Former KIRO Newsradio Reporter

Josh Kerns

Josh Kerns was formerly a reporter for KIRO Newsradio.

Seattle Council unanimously approves Indigenous People’s Day over objections from Italian-Americans

The Seattle City Council has voted unanimously to create an Indigenous People's Day that Italian Americans complain wipes out their own heritage and celebration. And they're vowing a strong response later this week.
12 years ago

Mercer Island child believed positive for E. coli infection

Health officials say a Mercer Island child is believed to have been infected by E. Coli, but there is no way to determine if it is linked to the recent contamination of the city's water supply.
12 years ago

Man dies after driving car into water at Southworth ferry terminal

A car plummeted into Puget Sound from the Southworth ferry terminal late Friday afternoon, halting ferry service to the Kitsap County terminal.
12 years ago

Police: Postal worker intentionally hit man with truck

Bellevue police have arrested a 55-year-old postal worker accused of intentionally hitting another person with her mail truck while "laughing hysterically."
12 years ago

Is it wrong to release personal information of Marshawn Lynch’s false accuser?

A local TV reporter is coming under fire for tweeting a photo of police documents that reveal the name, address and phone number of a woman who made false accusations against Seahawks star Marshawn Lynch.
12 years ago

Mercer Island water comes up clean, but E. coli advisory continues for at least one more day

The city of Mercer Island says new tests for E. coli and Total Coliform have come up all clear, and some restaurants may be allowed to reopen later on a limited basis Friday.
12 years ago

Q&A: How the guys from GeekWire became Seattle’s top techsters

Veteran Seattle tech journalists John Cook and Todd Bishop have turned startup news site Geekwire into one the preeminent technology hubs in the industry, and become some of the leading voices of technology on the local scene.
12 years ago

Armed robbers terrorize Lynnwood in recent spree

Lynnwood police are investigating a string of armed robberies that all happened after dark.
12 years ago

Bellevue police say woman falsely accused Marshawn Lynch, recommend charges

The Bellevue Police Department says investigators have determined a woman falsely accused Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch of assault, and say there's enough evidence to charge her with a crime.
12 years ago

Good Samaritan hit by driver looking at phone

A Good Samaritan who stopped to help another driver was pinned between two cars on Interstate 5 Thursday by a third driver looking at a phone while driving.
12 years ago

Warren Moon returns to spotlight in new NFL documentary

Former University of Washington and Seahawks great Warren Moon gets the spotlight this week when NFL Films debuts a documentary chronicling the Hall of Famer's unprecedented life and career.
12 years ago

Restaurants close, students drinking bottled water on Mercer Island

Mercer Island residents and business owners are anxiously waiting test results Friday to see if the latest water samples are clear of E. coli.
12 years ago

Never mind! Long Beach tsunami warning was a mistake

Officials say a tsunami warning was mistakenly issued Thursday in Pacific County.
12 years ago

Don: Why is no one outraged about plight of former JBLM soldier who stormed White House?

The former JBLM soldier accused of climbing a fence and storming the White House with a knife pleaded not guilty Wednesday, the same day the head of the Secret Service resigned.
12 years ago

Beast Mode? Marshawn Lynch strokes raccoon in new Xbox spot

He might not have a lot to say, but the Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch is pretty awesome nonetheless in a new Xbox commercial Microsoft unveiled Wednesday.
12 years ago

King County health officials insist no Ebola worries here

King County's top health official insists despite the first confirmed case of Ebola in the United States, there's no reason to worry here.
12 years ago

Holy crap! City of Seattle says improper flushing costing millions

The city of Seattle says some residents are doing a crappy job of keeping stuff out of the sewers that shouldn't be there.
12 years ago

Los Angeles police arrest teens driving car stolen in Seattle carjacking

Police in Los Angeles have arrested three teens driving a car stolen in a Capitol Hill carjacking.
12 years ago

King County Councilmember questions Metro Transit ‘candor’, competence

The King County Council's vote Monday to postpone two rounds of planned Metro Transit cuts next year has KIRO Radio's Dori Monson again calling agency brass "liars."
12 years ago

Update: Seattle police say just 1 car sought in 7-year-old’s hit and run

Seattle police now say just one car struck a 7-year-old girl as she crossed a street in south Seattle Tuesday night.
12 years ago

BMX rider busted for disability fraud after posting races on Facebook

A Kent man faces criminal charges for fraudulently collecting thousands in disability benefits while continuing to race his BMX bike, and posting pictures of his exploits on Facebook.
12 years ago

Huge fire burns Fremont metal plant, prompts chemical concerns

Dozens of fire fighters battled a 2-alarm blaze that destroyed a metal finishing processing plant in Fremont, sending plumes of smoke into the sky that could be seen for miles.
12 years ago

Rock star rages against popular Seattle restaurant for denying him entry

Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello and the owner of a popular Seattle restaurant have become embroiled in social media spat over his treatment at The 5 Point Cafe over the weekend.
12 years ago

Breast cancer survivor says God’s command to get mammogram saved life

Bridgette Hempstead is used to talking to God, but he doesn't usually talk back. That is, until the day she swears a message from the Lord saved her life, and inspired her to create a Seattle foundation helping save detect and treat breast cancer.
12 years ago