Former KIRO Newsradio Reporter

Josh Kerns

Josh Kerns was formerly a reporter for KIRO Newsradio.

Former Seahawks say openly gay player shouldn’t divide locker room

A former Seahawk says most players likely wouldn't have a problem with an openly gay teammate, but he worries about the media and political groups fanning the flames long after highly-touted NFL prospect Michael Sam joins the league.
13 years ago

Puyallup teen killed by accidental shotgun shooting

A 13-year-old boy is dead after he was accidentally shot when he and his friends were playing with a shotgun Thursday in Puyallup.
13 years ago

Seattle mother, son critically injured by drunk driver showing slow but steady improvement

The Seattle woman and her young son critically injured when a drunk driver plowed into their family as they crossed the street continue to show signs of improvement but still face daunting recoveries, her husband Dan Schulte says in a new blog post.
13 years ago

Seahawks depression sets in

If you're feeling a little blue after the exhilaration of the Seahawks Super Bowl winning season, you're not alone. You're totally normal, according to mental health professionals.
13 years ago

Tacoma firefighters deliver warm coats to kids in need during cold snap

Some kids in Tacoma are finding it a lot easier to deal with this week's cold snap thanks to the generosity of the Tacoma Fire Department and the community.
13 years ago

Seattle Police Department reports no arrests despite record Seahawks parade crowd

Despite a record crowd, the Seattle Police Department says there were no arrests or significant incidents during Wednesday's Seahawks Super Bowl celebration downtown.
13 years ago

Wireless carriers struggle to keep up with record Seahawks parade crowds

With so many of the estimated 700,000 people that jammed downtown Seattle for the Seahawks celebration Wednesday trying to post pictures, tweet and send texts from the parade or stadiums, the crush at times overwhelmed mobile phone carriers trying to keep up with the load.
13 years ago

Seahawks fans overwhelm Washington State Ferry system

Seahawks fans from across the Puget Sound found it tough to get to Wednesday's Super Bowl parade, as thousands overcrowded Washington State Ferries.
13 years ago

Former Sonics great Wally Walker remembers Seattle’s last big parade

It's been 35 years since fans lined the streets of downtown Seattle to honor the NBA champion SuperSonics. And all these years later, the memory remains strong for former Sonic Wally Walker.
13 years ago

12th Man crowdsources to fix Pergola damaged in Super Bowl celebration

When the 12th Man took to the streets of Seattle Sunday night, the revelers were pretty well behaved. But they did cause $25,000 in damage to the historic Pioneer Square Pergola. So in true Seattle fashion, an online fundraiser has been set up to help the Parks Department repair the structure.
13 years ago

Puyallup boss gives Seahawks fans day off for parade

There'll likely be plenty of people calling in sick Wednesday to catch the Seahawks Super Bowl parade. But the two dozen or so employees at one Puyallup-based company won't have to fake an illness, because they have the blessings of the boss.
13 years ago

Pete Carroll: We felt we could ‘knock the crud’ out of Broncos

There's been plenty of talk about why the Seahawks so thoroughly dominated the Broncos 43-8 in Super Bowl XLVIII, but head coach Pete Carroll says it was actually quite simple.
13 years ago

King County Sheriff fires deputy who threatened reporter

The King County Sheriff has fired a deputy who threatened to arrest a reporter who took his picture during an incident last year.
13 years ago

Broncos Super Bowl championship merchandise headed overseas after loss

Some kids in Africa could soon be wearing T-shirts, hats and other clothing clothing commemorating the Broncos Super Bowl championship that Denver didn't win
13 years ago

Broncos broadcaster eats humble pie served by Tom and Curley

Last week Tom and Curley met a cocky Denver radio host who was convinced there was no way the Seahawks could score enough points to knock off the Broncos and Denver was the superior team. Needless to say, he's eating his words Monday.
13 years ago

Sherman suffers high ankle sprain in Super Bowl win

Standout cornerback Richard Sherman says he suffered a high-ankle sprain in the fourth quarter of the Seahawks 43-8 Super Bowl victory over the Denver Broncos, but expects to be fine by the start of team activities in the spring.
13 years ago

Sir Mix-a-lot convinced he’s cursed, can’t watch Seahawks Super Bowl

Seattle rap legend Sir Mix-A-Lot is a huge Seahawks fan. But he won't be watching the Super Bowl Sunday. He's convinced he's cursed.
13 years ago

Behind enemy lines: Denver reporter says Seahawks can’t stop Broncos

While our focus has been mostly on the Seahawks leading up to the Super Bowl, what are they saying in Denver? Suffice it to say they're plenty confident their high powered offense will be more than enough to stifle the Seahawks.
13 years ago

Seahawks Super Bowl run means big bucks for local businesses

Regardless of whether the Seahawks can bring home the Lombardi trophy or not, local businesses are already big winners thanks to the run to the Super Bowl.
13 years ago

Awesome Seahawks display dominates Bellevue building

There are plenty of great 12th Man displays around town this week, but a new one stretching nine stories in the windows of Bellevue's Expedia headquarters takes the cake.
13 years ago

Denver, Seattle mayors lay down Super Bowl songlists

When it comes to the Super Bowl, on the field the matchup between Denver and Seattle is pretty even. But off the field, there's no way the Mile High City can hold a candle to us, at least when it comes to music.
13 years ago

Supporters of fired Eastside Catholic principal launch national day, foundation

The effort sparked by the firing of a popular Eastside Catholic vice principal for his gay marriage continues to grow, as organizers launch a national day dedicated to raising awareness of the clash between the Catholic Church and gay rights.
13 years ago

Seahawk Derrick Coleman surprises hearing-impaired girls with Super Bowl seats

The Seahawks Derrick Coleman has become one of the break-out stars of the post-season, thanks to his inspiring story of overcoming deafness to make it to the NFL. And the story keeps getting better.
13 years ago

Boeing Seahawks 747 makes 12 over Eastern Washington

Even Boeing is celebrating the Seahawks' achievements with a specially designed 747-8.
13 years ago