Former KIRO Newsradio Reporter

Josh Kerns

Josh Kerns was formerly a reporter for KIRO Newsradio.

Jury convicts David Pietz for strangling wife to death in Lynnwood

A jury in Seattle has convicted a Lynnwood man of second-degree murder in the strangling death of his wife Nicole in 2006.
13 years ago

McGinn fails to close gap after TV debate in Seattle mayor’s race

Despite a number of public appearances and a strong showing in a televised debate, a new survey finds Seattle mayor Mike McGinn still trails challenger Sen. Ed Murray by 20 points with three weeks left in their contentious race.
13 years ago

Man stabbed in Seattle bar brawl goes back for another round

When you get stabbed in a bar brawl, you head straight for the hospital, right? Not if you're a 21-year-old guy who went back for another round before seeking treatment.
13 years ago

Edmonds bar likely not latest venture by ‘Anchorman’ Will Ferrell

Despite rumors that comedian Will Ferrell would be buying a bar in Edmonds, it now appears that's not his latest gig.
13 years ago

‘Deadliest Catch’ captain tells Congress shutdown threatens thousands in Seattle area

He should be at the helm of the Wizard heading out into the Bering Sea for the start of the Alaskan king crab season. But instead of battling the elements, Seattle's Capt. Keith Colburn of Deadliest Catch fame was facing a Senate committee imploring lawmakers to end the government shutdown.
13 years ago

Think your kid is healthy? Edmonds family hopes their tragedy helps save others

When Jerry Truax sent his son Matthew off to school one morning last month, little did he know it would be the last time he'd see him alive. And now Jerry and his wife are trying to channel their grief into helping other families avoid their fate.
13 years ago

Kansas City fans trying to drown out Seattle’s world crowd noise record

Fans in Kansas City are trying to drown out Seattle's world record for stadium crowd noise set last month by Seahawks fans.
13 years ago

Voyeur Steven Powell to be released from prison next month

Steven Powell, the notorious voyeur and father of Josh Powell, will get out of prison November 4, the Washington Department of Corrections announced Thursday.
13 years ago

Seattle Police trade barbs with Stephen Colbert over pot and Doritos

The Seattle Police Department's new found tongue-in-cheekiness is on full display again thanks to some shots across the bow from Stephen Colbert.
13 years ago

Police release 911 recording of fatal soldier stabbing

Police have released the heart wrenching 911 call from a JBLM soldier who was with a fellow soldier stabbed to death as they walked in Lakewood early Saturday morning.
13 years ago

Family of JBLM soldier killed in Afghanistan denied death benefits due to shutdown

Family and friends of an army nurse from Joint Base Lewis-McChord are mourning her death after she was killed by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan. And the government shutdown is adding to their misery.
13 years ago

Want to be in Transformers 4? Opportunity awaits in Washington

The Transformers are coming back for another round, taking over a little part of Southwest Washington in the process. Producers of the latest installment of the hit movie franchise are looking for extras.
13 years ago

TSA reportedly turning a blind eye to pot packing passengers

Now that it's legal to possess pot in Washington state, many are wondering if it's okay to fly with marijuana. While it's not legal, there's word TSA screeners at Sea-Tac Airport are turning a blind eye.
13 years ago

Eleven Garfield students expelled for mass hazing

The Seattle School District has temporarily banned 11 students from Garfield High School while it investigates a widely publicized hazing incident that involved over 100 students.
13 years ago

Capt. Keith warns government shutdown threatens ‘Deadliest Catch’

With the government shutdown dragging on, there are worries it could be devastating to the guys made famous by the blockbuster TV show "Deadliest Catch", and the entire fishing industry.
13 years ago

No cake for you! Dori gets a big birthday snub

When a guy has worked at the same place for 19 years, you'd think his birthday would be a big deal and warrant at least a song, a cake, an email or something. Not so much when it comes to Dori.
13 years ago

Deteriorating Seatte area roads cost drivers over $600 a year

If you think some of our roads around here are getting bad, it's not your imagination. A new study says 45 percent of major Seattle area roads have pavement in poor condition, and it's costing us plenty.
13 years ago

Washington’s most prolific child porn downloader arrested

The Washington State Patrol has arrested a Gig Harbor man accused of being the state's most prolific downloader of child porn.
13 years ago

King County health department tries to snuff out Seattle hookah bars

King County health officials are trying to snuff out Seattle-area hookah lounges, sending notices ordering six of them to stop allowing customers to smoke the water pipes at their businesses.
13 years ago

This SeaTac student puts most kids and adults to shame

Rachel Walker has known plenty of inspirational students during her years teaching at Global Connections High School in SeaTac. But she says Brook Negussie stands out.
13 years ago

Captain Tony Miner sails off into the sunset…sort of

For the last 22 years, iconic Seattle broadcaster Tony Miner has been driving to KIRO or another radio station nearly every day from the Skagit Valley to deliver the news. And after logging about 800,000 miles in that time, he figures it's time to give the car a break.
13 years ago

Could you eat Thumper? More people taking up urban bunny farming

First it was chickens. Now a number of urban farmers are turning to rabbits. But KIRO Radio's Tom and Curley don't think they have what it takes to put Peter Cottontail on a plate.
13 years ago

Russell Wilson reunites with Children’s Hospital patient who got new heart

What can't he do? Even more impressive than leading the Seahawks to an improbable comeback victory Sunday over Houston, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife were back at Children's Hospital in Seattle Tuesday to visit with sick kids, including the young lady who sparked an online frenzy with her duct-tape Seahawks wallet Wilson unveiled at a press conference last week.
13 years ago

Walking at work: Treadmill desks soaring in popularity

With studies showing sitting for long periods leads to numerous health problems, treadmill desks are soaring in popularity.
13 years ago