Former KIRO Newsradio Reporter

Josh Kerns

Josh Kerns was formerly a reporter for KIRO Newsradio.

Heartwarming video alert: Watch a son surprise his mom with Super Bowl tickets

When the Seahawks knocked off the Miami Dolphins in the 1983 playoffs, Mike Harris' mom wanted to be at Boeing Field to welcome the Hawks home. But she was pregnant with Mike and her husband wouldn't let her go. Now, she's going to the Super Bowl.
13 years ago

Vegas sports book offers over 350 different Super Bowl bets

How many Seahawks will score a touchdown in the Super Bowl? Will the Seahawks convert a fourth down attempt in the game? How many tackles will Bobby Wagner make? Those are just some of the hundreds of obscure proposition bets available to gamblers in Las Vegas this weekend.
13 years ago

Seahawks to host Super Bowl fan rally at Seattle Center

The 12th Man is invited to gather Wednesday for a huge rally to show their support at Seattle Center.
13 years ago

Seattle cop reaches deal to avoid assault conviction

A Seattle police officer accused of assaulting a handcuffed suspect will avoid criminal prosecution if he meets a number of conditions imposed Tuesday by a Seattle Municipal Court judge.
13 years ago

Pete Carroll: NFL should explore medical marijuana

Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll says he supports the the NFL exploring the use of medical marijuana to treat concussions and other head injuries and conditions if medical experts determine it is legitimate.
13 years ago

Super Bowl ticket prices plummeting as demand drops

The average price for Super Bowl tickets on the secondary market has dropped 40 percent over the last week since the Seahawks and Broncos claimed their conference championships, and one analyst says the game could be the least expensive in more than a decade.
13 years ago

Madden video game simulation predicts Broncos Super Bowl victory over Seahawks

Spoiler alert: the Denver Broncos will defeat the Seahawks in overtime Super Bowl XLVII - at least if the Madden NFL 25 video game is to believed.
13 years ago

Non-sports fan says Seahawks fever ‘pure torture’

While most of Seattle and the surrounding areas are swept up in Seahawks fever, Christopher Sterling wants no part of the 12th Man.
13 years ago

Meet the Seahawks fans who tried to stay silent through entire NFC Championship

When it comes to doing the impossible, asking the 12th Man to stay silent during a Seahawks game is right up there. So imagine how a bunch of guys felt when they were told they could have $5,000 for their youth football league if they could make it through last Sunday's NFC Championship without uttering a word.
13 years ago

Massive 12th Man banner to fly over Super Bowl

Most Seahawks fans won't be able to attend the Super Bowl next Sunday, but they'll be well represented as PEMCO Insurance plans to fly a massive 12th Man banner over and around the stadium in New Jersey throughout Super Bowl weekend.
13 years ago

Burglary victim sees robber wearing stolen clothes

In just the latest candidate for stupidest criminal, police have arrested a 28-year-old Burien woman for burglary after her victim spotted the thief wearing her stolen clothes.
13 years ago

Wenatchee vet clinic offers free Bronco castrations to support Seahawks

A Wenatchee veterinary clinic is hoping to help the Seahawks cut down Denver in the Super Bowl with a sign getting plenty of attention across 12th Man country.
13 years ago

Super Bowl showdown: Can Denver hold a candle to Seattle when it comes to music?

When it comes to the Super Bowl matchup between Seattle and Denver, it's pretty even. But what happens when the cities two music scenes go head to head?
13 years ago

Sherman’s newest Seattle supporter had never heard of him before

Melissa Adams admits she'd never heard of Richard Sherman before his outburst Sunday. But now the Seattle mom says she's one of his biggest fans.
13 years ago

Seattle entrepreneur banking on 12th Man to help him fill Super Bowl suites

Seattle entrepreneur John Chen has taken some pretty big risks in his career. But now that he's got full fledged Seahawks fever, he's making the riskiest bet of his life - counting on the 12th Man to help him fill three Super Bowl suites.
13 years ago

Sherman supporters fail to see humor in Denver company’s parody sign

A Denver appliance company is having some fun with the Richard Sherman controversy. But not everyone gets the joke.
13 years ago

Eastside Catholic president resigns in wake of gay controversy

The embattled head of Eastside Catholic High School in Sammamish has resigned in the aftermath of her controversial firing of a popular gay vice principal and swim coach.
13 years ago

Broncos-Seahawks pose Super Bowl struggle for Ron

What do you do when you grow up a lifelong Denver Broncos season ticket holder but you live in Seattle and love the Seahawks? That's the conundrum for KIRO Radio's Ron Upshaw, clearly confused Tuesday as he sported a construction orange Broncos baseball hat and a Seahawks sweatshirt.
13 years ago

Richard Sherman’s parents defend their son in wake of NFC Championship controversy

Richard Sherman's parents are coming to their son's defense after his post-game tirade following the NFC Championship made him a lightning rod for controversy.
13 years ago

Go inside the Seahawks locker room for NFC championship celebration

While fans were going crazy outside, there was plenty of celebrating going on inside the Seahawks locker room Sunday after Seattle knocked off the 49ers to earn a trip to the Super Bowl.
13 years ago

Seattle hopes to lure tourists with New York Super Bowl campaign

Seattle's tourism advocates are hoping the Seahawks Super Bowl appearance will help them lure more visitors to the Emerald City.
13 years ago

NFC Championship draws massive ratings

The Seahawks have clearly captured the attention of the entire country, if the national TV ratings from Sunday's broadcast are any indication.
13 years ago

Seahawks’ Sherman apologizes for post-game interview rant

The Seahawks' Richard Sherman has now apologized for his outspoken and emotional post-game interview ripping San Francisco receiver Michael Crabtree following Seattle's 23-17 win over the 49ers.
13 years ago

Lack of Super Bowl tickets, high price locks out many Seahawks season-ticket holders

Thousands of Seahawks season-ticket holders who want tickets to the Super Bowl are unhappy they can't buy them, while others who can say they can't afford the cost.
13 years ago