Former KIRO Newsradio Reporter

Josh Kerns

Josh Kerns was formerly a reporter for KIRO Newsradio.

Former Seahawk John Moffitt feels for Brandon Browner, dishes on NFL drug testing

When word came down Wednesday the NFL had suspended Seahawks cornerback Brandon Browner indefinitely for allegedly violating the substance-abuse policy, it brought back some uncomfortable memories for former Seahawk John Moffitt.
13 years ago

Kirkland pastor Ken Hutcherson dies

A prominent Kirkland pastor and former Seahawks linebacker who gained national attention for his outspoken opposition to gay rights has died.
13 years ago

Shoreline police bust would-be Grinches with 1,000 stolen packages

Shoreline police have arrested two would-be Grinches caught with about 1,000 packages stolen from people's doorsteps.
13 years ago

Super Bowl could be rescheduled for big storm

If the Seahawks make the Super Bowl, as predicted, plenty of fans will be making plans to attend the game in New York. But a big storm could make a mess of their plans as the NFL says the game could be played earlier or later than scheduled if a massive snow paralyzes the region.
13 years ago

Puyallup man convicted of murder in death of developmentally disabled teen

A Pierce County jury has convicted 21-year-old Tyler Savage of first degree murder in the killing of a developmentally disable Puyallup teen.
13 years ago

Wearing Russell Wilson jersey gets travelers to front of line

Being a Russell Wilson fan has its benefits, especially when it comes to flying. Wearing Wilson's jersey will now get you priority boarding on Alaska Airlines until the end of the season.
13 years ago

Seattle lawyer for sex offenders defends suing to block release of offender information

Should an Eastern Washington woman get access to the state's entire database of sex offenders, and then be allowed to publish it online? The ACLU and several sex offenders say no, and have sued to stop them.
13 years ago

Nirvana to join Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

When the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees were announced Monday night, there was little surprise Nirvana would be among the class of 2014.
13 years ago

Seattle passes $27 fine for public pot smoking

The Seattle City Council has unanimously approved a $27 fine for public pot smoking. But don't expect cops to suddenly start writing a bunch of tickets.
13 years ago

Search continues for valuable art stolen from truck in Seattle

Seattle police say the search continues for seven valuable paintings that were in the back of a Budget rental truck stolen last Thursday in North Seattle.
13 years ago

Washington state labor leader rips Gov. Inslee, others for backing Boeing 777X union vote

The head of the Washington State Labor Council is calling Governor Jay Inslee and Congressman Rick Larsen "disrespectful" for calling on Boeing's Machinists union to allow members to vote on a new contract.
13 years ago

Lack of snow hurting early ski season in Washington

From wild dances to burning their old boards, local skiers are doing whatever ritual they can to get badly needed snow to fall on the Cascade Mountains.
13 years ago

Metro Transit head ‘outraged’ by video of driver assaulting uncooperative passenger

The head of King County Metro Transit says he was "shocked, incredibly disappointed and outraged" by video of a bus driver attacking a passenger who wouldn't exit a bus and then spit on him.
13 years ago

SDOT increasing speed limit on Spokane Street Viaduct

The drive to West Seattle might not get any faster, but it could feel like it as the Seattle Department of Transportation is set to raise the speed limit on the Spokane Street Viaduct this weekend.
13 years ago

New Yorker says Big Apple couldn’t care less about Seahawks, Seattle

"For the most part, we don't really care about Seattle. No offense, but you're just not on our radar," says a prominent New York sports talk host.
13 years ago

Three horses killed in collision with semi-trailer near Poulsbo

Three horses are dead and another seriously injured after a semi-truck struck them on State Route 3 north of Poulsbo just before 3 a.m. Friday morning.
13 years ago

Two arrested after holding man at gunpoint in North Seattle home

Two men are in custody after breaking into a North Seattle home and holding a man at gunpoint.
13 years ago

Inslee joins call for Machinists vote after union leaders reject ‘best and final’ 777X offer

Union leaders have rejected a "best and final" offer from Boeing to keep the 777X in the Puget Sound region, the company said Thursday.
13 years ago

‘Affluenza’ defense helps rich kid killer avoid prison, draws plenty of ire

It seems like a satirical story in The Onion: a Texas teen from a wealthy family is given 10 years probation instead of 20 years in prison for a deadly DUI, successfully arguing he suffered from "Affluenza." But it's very real, and drawing plenty of ire across the country.
13 years ago

Plenty of green, but legal marijuana businesses can’t take it to the bank

The legalization of marijuana is being called a "Green Rush," with prospectors in the industry expected to make millions. But there's a big problem: banks aren't allowed to do business with them.
13 years ago

Seattle City Council considers pilot program to regulate ride-share services

Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft could soon come under the thumb of the Seattle City Council, which is considering a new pilot program to regulate the upstarts that have shaken up the taxi industry.
13 years ago

Dori: Political correctness to blame for Seattle City Light fake Native American scam

Totally gullible, ridiculously politically correct or some combination of the two? When it comes to Seattle City Light, KIRO Radio's Dori Monson argues both in a scam involving some supposed Native American charity workers and the theft of 21 tons of scrap copper.
13 years ago

Valley Medical Center, lab ordered to pay $50 million for failed test

A King County jury has ordered Valley Medical Center and Laboratory Corporation of America to pay $50 million dollars for failing to accurately identify a severe genetic abnormality during a Burien woman's preganancy.
13 years ago

Seahawks fans outraged by depiction in Dr. Dre commercial

The rivalry between the Seahawks and 49ers has gotten even more heated after the airing of a new commercial featuring San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick and brutish fans made to depict Seattle's 12th man as a bunch of animals.
13 years ago