Former KIRO Newsradio Reporter

Josh Kerns

Josh Kerns was formerly a reporter for KIRO Newsradio.

Police arrest man in Oklahoma for brutal White Center rape, assault

Police in Oklahoma have arrested a 25-year-old man for the brutal rape and beating of a 58-year-old Auburn woman in the White Center area, the King County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday.
12 years ago

Two men killed in Pierce County plane crash

Two men are dead after a small plane crashed in the woods near Buckley in Pierce County Wednesday afternoon.
12 years ago

Angry Birds: Crow attack season underway in Western Washington

Like a bad movie sequel, the dive-bombing crows are back and launching their annual attacks on unsuspecting people across the Puget Sound area.
12 years ago

Study: Seattle traffic fourth worst in nation

If it feels like you're sitting in traffic a lot more these days, a new study confirms it.
12 years ago

Alert issued after thief steals gun, uniform from King County jail officer

Guards at the King County jail have been warned to keep a close eye out after someone stole a gun, uniform and duty belt from the car of an off-duty corrections officer.
12 years ago

John Curley offers to help those losing jobs because of Seattle’s minimum wage hike

If you believe KIRO Radio's John Curley, a lot of people are going to lose their jobs when Seattle businesses are forced to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour. So he's offering to help a handful find new work.
12 years ago

Analysis: Over 100 climbing deaths on Mount Rainier

The six people lost on Mount Rainier last week adds to the growing number list of people who've died climbing the mountain.
12 years ago

Major northeast Seattle artery closed for six-month construction, creek project

A big detour now on one of Seattle's busier streets means less flooding and happier fish later, Seattle Public Utilities says about a major construction project that got underway Monday in Wedgewood.
12 years ago

Franchise group to sue over Seattle’s $15 minimum wage

A group representing franchises says it will sue over a provision in the $15 minimum wage measure passed Monday by the Seattle City Council.
12 years ago

Sherman, Seahawks hitting endorsement deal bonanza

From soup to sports drinks, Richard Sherman continues to cash in on his Super Bowl-fueled celebrity, as the endorsement deals keep pouring in for the Seahawks' standout.
12 years ago

Hey left-lane campers: June is ‘Left Lane Awareness Month’

There's nothing more maddening than getting stuck behind a slow driver camped out in the left lane. Despite constant public awareness campaigns over the years, the problem persists. So a national motorists group and law enforcement is once again pushing "Left Lane Awareness Month" in hopes of getting the slow pokes to move over.
12 years ago

Where’s the beef? Seattle man busted with shopping cart full of stolen meat

Seattle police have a beef with a 50-year-old Seattle man busted Wednesday night with a shopping cart full of stolen meat in South Seattle.
12 years ago

From screen to stage, enchanting musical “Once” stays big by going small

The musical movie "Once", a little love story about an aspiring Irish guitar player and his brief connection with a Czech piano player, was a surprise success despite its tiny budget, garnering critical acclaim and an Oscar for best song. So when the inspiration came to turn it into a play, the creators did the unexpected.
12 years ago

Gorge Amphitheatre in hot water with state health regulators

The Gorge Amphitheatre is in trouble with the Washington State Department of Health for the way it handles its waste water, with officials warning it could be threatening public health and the environment.
12 years ago

Chris Hansen: I remain committed to bringing the NBA back to Seattle

Investor Chris Hansen says he remains committed to bringing the NBA back to Seattle despite Steve Ballmer's $2 billion deal to purchase the Los Angeles Clippers.
12 years ago

SR 530 to reopen this weekend through Oso slide area

The Washington State Department of Transportation plans to reopen a large portion of SR 530 between Arlington and Darrington this weekend for the first time since the devastating Oso mudslide.
12 years ago

Longtime Seattle newsman Ken Schram dies after lengthy illness

Iconic Seattle broadcaster Ken Schram has died after a lengthy series of illnesses.
12 years ago

Is convicted repeat drunk driver behind wheel of Seattle fire trucks?

Is the Seattle Fire Department putting dangerous drivers on city streets? That's the question Dori Monson wants answered after learning a firefighter who regularly drives fire trucks has been arrested multiple times for driving under the influence.
12 years ago

Don’s first pitch as bad as 50 Cent?

Rapper 50 Cent is getting plenty of grief for one of the ugliest ceremonial first pitches in recent memory at Tuesday night's New York Mets game. Turns out KIRO Radio's Don O'Neill of the Ron and Don Show can relate.
12 years ago

Seattle police officers file civil rights lawsuit against city, feds

More than 100 Seattle police officers have filed a federal civil rights complaint, arguing that federally imposed use-of-force policies are violating their Constitutional rights.
12 years ago

Sorry Little Monsters: Lady Gaga postpones Seattle show due to bronchitis

One of the biggest Seattle concerts of the year is on hold indefinitely after Lady Gaga postponed Wednesday night's KeyArena show because of what's being called "severe bronchitis."
12 years ago

King County drug dealer busted shipping heroin hidden in chocolates

A South King County man is behind bars for swapping out hazelnuts for heroin in an elaborate scheme to smuggle drugs to Alaska.
12 years ago

420-pound man charged with brutal Tacoma double murder

A Tacoma man faces two counts of first-degree murder after a vicious attack that involved an ax, knife, dumbbell, electrical cords and a wooden walking stick.
12 years ago

Sasquatch Festival-goers again overwhelm local hospital with drug, alcohol cases

As has been the case with a number of music festivals at the Gorge Amphitheater, the nearby Quincy Valley Medical Center was overwhelmed over the weekend due to Sasquatch.
12 years ago