Former KIRO Newsradio Reporter

Josh Kerns

Josh Kerns was formerly a reporter for KIRO Newsradio.

Seattle’s only retail pot shop still waiting for supply

It's been a frustrating month for Seattle's only retail marijuana shop, as a lack of pot has forced Cannabis City to keep its doors closed for much of the time since legal sales began July 8.
12 years ago

Update: Seattle police capture felon accused of kidnapping infant child

The search is on for a violent felon who kidnapped his one-month-old daughter and threatened to kill her mother in the University District earlier Tuesday.
12 years ago

Whidbey sailor hospitalized following world record pull-up attempt

An NAS Whidbey sailor remains hospitalized recovering from injuries he suffered trying to break a world pull-up record. But Mike McCastle tells the Ron and Don Show he'll heal and try again.
12 years ago

Study: Legal pot not drawing tourists to Washington state

When recreational marijuana went on sale in Colorado this year, it sparked a sharp increase in tourism. But a new study finds so far, there's seemingly not much interest in visiting Washington state to purchase pot.
12 years ago

Problem ballots leaving bad taste with voters figuratively and literally

Some problems with ballots in King County are leaving people with a bad taste in their mouths, literally and figuratively.
12 years ago

Boeing CEO apologizes for saying he’ll keep workers ‘cowering’

Boeing CEO Jim McNerney has apologized for saying he won't retire after turning 65 because "the heart will still be beating, the employees will still be cowering."
12 years ago

Will Motley Crue create another White River Amphitheater traffic nightmare?

Complaints continue pouring in from concertgoers who got stuck in hours-long traffic trying to get to the White River Amphitheater last weekend. And with another big show Sunday, there are fears of a repeat of the ordeal that kept many from the show.
12 years ago

Why I-90 ‘car-mageddon’ didn’t materialize

If you feel a big wind blowing around the region, it could be the collective sigh of relief from the Washington Department of Transportation, because the widely feared "car-mageddon" from the big I-90 construction project never materialized.
12 years ago

Investigation underscores growing sex-trafficking problem in Bellevue

Bellevue's interim police chief says a widespread sex-trafficking investigation involving a Bellevue anesthesiologist underscores a significant problem on the Eastside and across the country.
12 years ago

Seattle oil train derailment further fuels concerns, opposition

While no oil spilled when a train carrying crude oil through Seattle derailed Thursday morning, local officials say it's a dangerous wake up call that can't be ignored.
12 years ago

Bellevue doctor accused in international sex trafficking ring

Overlake Medical Center says an anesthesiologist linked to a widespread prostitution and sex trafficking operation is no longer practicing at the hospital and has taken a voluntary leave of absence.
12 years ago

Want to see the Seahawks? Be prepared to pay hefty price

With the Seahawks selling out all of the team's tickets for the upcoming season, fans turning to the secondary market can expect to pay a hefty premium to see the Super Bowl champs in action.
12 years ago

Pilot reported dead in helicopter crash near Wenatchee

A pilot is reported dead after a helicopter used for spraying orchards crashed near Wenatchee.
12 years ago

Presidential hit and run: Time to cut off the ATM

President Obama's latest fundraising foray to the Seattle area is drawing plenty of criticism, especially the timing.
12 years ago

Is it right for mayor, Sawant to block eviction of disabled Seattle veteran?

While thousands of Americans face eviction for failing to make payments, do some deserve special treatment? That's the question as Seattle mayor Ed Murray and City Councilmember Kshama Sawant step in to block the eviction of a West Seattle couple.
12 years ago

Legion of Boom to be featured in Madden NFL 15

The 12's have spoken, and EA Sports has listened, announcing it will feature the entire Legion of Boom in the upcoming Madden NFL 15.
12 years ago

Seattle backing buskers to promote parks performances

Wherever you go around Seattle, it seems like you run into a street musician or performer. And the city is actually behind a big effort to get more of them out there.
12 years ago

Stanwood man remains upbeat, hopeful in Hawaii after paralyzing body surfing accident

A Stanwood father remains optimistic his faith and hard work will help him walk again after a paralyzing body surfing accident in Hawaii.
12 years ago

Branton Sherman still hearing non-stop from little brother Richard

We all know Richard Sherman has plenty to say. But no one has heard him as much as his big brother Branton.
12 years ago

Dori Monson: Obama’s barbecue photo op after Malaysian Air tragedy ‘mind blowing’

While Dori cancelled a long planned skydiving stunt because of the Malaysian airliner tragedy, he was stunned to find out President Obama continued with a scheduled photo op at a Delaware barbecue joint.
12 years ago

Can Socialist lightning strike twice in Seattle?

Can the Socialist lightning strike twice in Seattle politics? That's the big question as the woman who helped lead Kshama Sawant's stunning upset election to the Seattle City Council seeks to topple Washington state's Speaker of the House.
12 years ago

President Obama plans Seattle-area visit in middle of I-90 ‘carmageddon’

President Obama is coming back to Seattle next week to raise money for the Democratic National Committee. But the timing couldn't be worse.
12 years ago

‘Flushing Awesome’ or money down the toilet?

There's plenty of criticism swirling around King County's new campaign aimed at getting people to stop flushing so much stuff down the toilet.
12 years ago

Woman shoots man in face at Kent Starbucks

Kent Police are trying to figure out why a woman shot a man in the face as they walked into an East Hill Starbucks Tuesday afternoon.
12 years ago