Former KIRO Newsradio Reporter

Josh Kerns

Josh Kerns was formerly a reporter for KIRO Newsradio.

Macklemore’s edgy new video for ACLU raising eyebrows

Macklemore's latest video has nothing to do with music. But the Seattle hip-hop star is still getting plenty of attention for its unfiltered talk about civil rights.
13 years ago

Puyallup police seek vandals who hit at least 50 cars since last week

Puyallup police are hunting for the vandals that hit over 50 cars over the past few nights, leaving a trail of damage behind.
13 years ago

Boeing Machinists protest proposed 777X deal

Just hours after Governor Jay Inslee signed a series of tax incentives for Boeing into law, hundreds of Machinists gathered at the Everett union hall Monday to protest a proposed agreement between the company and union.
13 years ago

Mystery disease might have hit Puget Sound starfish

A West Seattle environmental advocate and photographer has made a troubling discovery on the shores of West Seattle that could be linked to a mysterious disease ravaging starfish along the entire West Coast.
13 years ago

How to help Philippine storm survivors without getting scammed

Scammers are trying to take advantage of people helping the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. But there is a way make sure your money is going to a good cause.
13 years ago

Widespread power outage hits northeast Seattle

A widespread power outage hit northeast Seattle late Friday afternoon, leaving thousands in the dark.
13 years ago

Ron and Don campaign for the return of the Crusader for Common Sense

The campaign is on to resurrect the Crusader for Common Sense - the alter ego of veteran KIRO newsman Dave Ross.
13 years ago

Seattle’s Canlis home to America’s best bathroom

Seattle's acclaimed Canlis Restaurant has earned a new honor, but it has nothing to do with the food.
13 years ago

Could you kill and eat your dog to survive?

If you were stranded in the wilderness facing death, could you kill and eat your beloved dog? That question sparked a spirited debate this week on the Dori Monson Show after a Canadian hiker was found close to death following three months stranded in a remote area of Canada.
13 years ago

Dead guy continues to lead in Des Moines while living candidate demands changes

A dead guy continues to hold an overwhelming lead in a race in Des Moines. And the living candidate who wants the job says he's pretty frustrated with the whole thing.
13 years ago

Not so fast: Margin narrows for SeaTac minimum wage measure

Supporters of a $15 an hour minimum wage in SeaTac may have celebrated too soon, after the latest election results Friday night showed the measure leading by just 43 votes.
13 years ago

Sonics supporters confident Murray will support NBA, Seattle arena

Supporters of the effort to build a new arena and bring the NBA back to Seattle say they are confident things will remain on track even though mayor Mike McGinn lost his re-election bid.
13 years ago

Seattle area still snarled by nation’s 4th worst traffic

The Seattle area remains fourth worst in the nation for traffic, according to a new report released Wednesday.
13 years ago

Boeing: Machinists deal and legislative package both needed for 777X deal

Boeing says a deal with its Machinists Union and a legislative package must both be approved in order for the company to guarantee work on the new 777X will remain in the Puget Sound area.
13 years ago

Last surviving Blockbuster video stores to shut down

It's surprising to some there are any Blockbuster video stores left. But there won't be soon after parent company DISH Network announced Wednesday it would close the company's remaining U.S. stores by early January.
13 years ago

Dead candidates lead two western Washington races

Two candidates in western Washington appear headed to victory even though they won't be able to take office. That's because they're dead.
13 years ago

Steven Powell seeks to overturn $1.8 million judgment awarded young voyeurism victims

Convicted voyeur Steven Powell is trying to fight a $1.8 million judgment awarded the two young neighbor girls he spied on and photographed in their Puyallup bathroom, the girl's attorney confirmed Tuesday.
13 years ago

Woman rescued from burning home in Seattle

Seattle firefighters saved the life of an elderly woman trapped in a burning home on Tuesday afternoon.
13 years ago

Fire torches Felix Hernandez’s Bellevue home

Firefighters have put out a blaze that broke out at a Bellevue home neighbors say belongs to Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez.
13 years ago

Ballot measures could have significant impact in Washington and beyond

This year's election doesn't have a ton of high profile races. But those on the ballot in Washington state and some cities could have a big impact both locally and nationally.
13 years ago

Howard Schultz says owning Sonics was a ‘nightmare’

Howard Schultz says owning the Seattle Supersonics was a dream that turned into a "nightmare" in a rare interview discussing his failed ownership.
13 years ago

2 children killed in Cle Elum house fire

Two young children have been killed in a house fire in Cle Elum, Kittitas County Emergency confirmed late Friday.
13 years ago

Will Ed Murray kill Seattle’s high-speed Internet effort? McGinn campaign plays technology card

Would Ed Murray kill the coming of high-speed fiber-optic Internet access if elected Seattle mayor? That's the insinuation being made this week by his opponents after an article in the Washington Post detailed significant campaign contributions from Comcast to Murray's campaign.
13 years ago

Massive Washington state spruce heading to U.S. Capitol as official Christmas tree

The search for the perfect Christmas tree to stand outside the U.S. Capitol building this year has ended in eastern Washington, where a massive spruce will come down Friday and begin its long journey to the other Washington.
13 years ago