Former KIRO Newsradio Reporter

Josh Kerns

Josh Kerns was formerly a reporter for KIRO Newsradio.

Target email sparks new security concerns for shoppers

Target's efforts to reach customers who might have had their personal information stolen in a massive data breach seem to have backfired, after the company sent out what appeared to be a bogus email this week.
13 years ago

San Francisco fans, pundits talk down Seahawks

With so many standing strong behind the Seahawks, it's easy to forget the 49ers faithful have a much different take on Seattle and Sunday's game.
13 years ago

Seahawks’ Greg Scruggs brings late Christmas to crime victim

Seahawks defensive end Greg Scruggs hasn't been able to take the field this season because he's recovering from knee surgery. But it didn't stop him from rushing to help a single mother who lost the only money she had to spend on Christmas presents for her four children.
13 years ago

Seattle tunnel contractor fires back at WSDOT for recent criticisms, demands meeting

The project director for the new Seattle tunnel is firing back at the Washington State Department of Transportation for recent criticism of the contractors.
13 years ago

WSDOT secretary defends Bertha, Seattle tunnel despite longstanding concerns

Washington's transportation secretary is again defending the Seattle tunnel project, despite telling lawmakers in a letter Wednesday there have been a number of concerns since the tunneling machine launched in July.
13 years ago

WSDOT had concerns about Bertha since July, demands answers now

The Washington State Department of Transportation has been concerned about the Seattle tunnel drill Bertha since its launch last July, Secretary of Transportation Lynn Peterson said Wednesday in a letter to lawmakers.
13 years ago

State troopers clear thousands of pounds of grain by hand from US 101

Some state patrol troopers are going to be pretty sore after they had to clear several hundred bags of grain by hand following a crash Wednesday near Olympia.
13 years ago

Pierce County ‘Doomsday Prepper’ arrested on weapons charges

A Pierce County survivalist featured on the reality TV show "Doomsday Preppers" has been arrested for illegally possessing weapons officials say he planned to use to rob his neighbors.
13 years ago

Should state spend more to keep track of sex offenders?

Should the state spend more to help keep track of convicted sex offenders? That's the question following a MyNorthwest.com report earlier this week that found authorities couldn't locate nearly 400 registered sex offenders in King County alone.
13 years ago

Ron would rather watch the Seahawks at home

Some people would do just about anything to score a ticket to Sunday's showdown between the Seahawks and 49ers at CenturyLink Field. But KIRO Radio's Ron Upshaw doesn't mind watching the game from the comfort of his own couch.
13 years ago

Washington state marijuana businesses having hard time finding landlords, lenders

Along with all the normal challenges of starting a new business, prospective marijuana growers, processors and retailers have faced another unique challenge - finding places to operate.
13 years ago

Hundreds of sex offenders missing in King County, statewide

When a convicted sex offender gets out of jail in our state, they're supposed to register and keep in touch with local enforcement. But a new MyNorthwest.com analysis finds authorities don't know where hundreds have gone and it's a challenge to track them all down.
13 years ago

Mayors talk trash, make bets on Seahawks-Saints showdown

Seatte's new mayor Ed Murray has only been on the job for a week, but he's already talking smack - at least when it comes to the Saints.
13 years ago

No shushing as Seattle library set to show Seahawks playoff game

The Seattle Public Library's Central branch will be a lot noisier than usual this Saturday, and librarians won't be trying to quiet things down.
13 years ago

Bellevue police officer at center of alcohol-fueled controversies resigns

A Bellevue police officer at the center of several alcohol-fueled controversies has resigned, the Bellevue Police Department announced late Thursday afternoon.
13 years ago

State lawmakers disagree about whether Seattle is stuck with Bertha bill

State lawmakers are disagreeing about whether Seattle taxpayers should be on the hook for any cost overruns associated with the troubled waterfront tunnel project.
13 years ago

Marshawn Lynch wins appeal for $50,000 fine

Marshawn Lynch won't have to pay a $50,000 fine after all for refusing to talk to the media.
13 years ago

Watch out for scammers at Seahawks playoff game

Tens of thousands of people will be flocking to Seattle for Saturday's NFC divisional playoff game at CenturyLink Field and the Better Business Bureau warns some of them are coming to town looking to rip fans off.
13 years ago

Everett police officers sue department, city for discrimination

Three Everett police officers have a filed a federal lawsuit against the city for what they claim is discrimination by the Everett Police Department.
13 years ago

Rep. Rick Larsen tells Dennis Rodman to butt out of politics

Everett-area Congressman Rick Larsen says Dennis Rodman should stick to basketball and keep his mouth shut when it comes to politics after his seemingly crazed interview with CNN in North Korea.
13 years ago

Bellevue teen stands out by putting family, others ahead of himself

When you're the youngest of three kids, you tend to get the short end of the stick. And that's especially true for Bellevue teen Kevin Staley. But it hasn't stopped him from standing out.
13 years ago

Seahawks ticket prices hit new high for Saints rematch

Ticket prices are going through the roof for Saturday's NFC divisional playoff game between the Seahawks and Saints.
13 years ago

Former Seahawk finds helping at-risk kids far more complex than imagined

Former Seahawk Mack Strong and his wife Zoe always knew they wanted to give back to the community and help kids struggling with difficult life situations, especially since both came from challenging upbringings. But little did they know how much that would actually entail.
13 years ago

Eastside Catholic students continuing protest movement over departed gay principal

The Eastside Catholic High School students behind a protest movement prompted by the departure of a popular gay vice principal are vowing to continue their efforts in the new year.
13 years ago