Former KIRO Newsradio Reporter

Josh Kerns

Josh Kerns was formerly a reporter for KIRO Newsradio.

Crystal Mt. opens for one day as snow comes early to Cascades

Snow is falling in the Cascades as the first major storm of the season blankets local mountains, prompting Crystal Mountain to open for a day.
13 years ago

A government shutdown will hit all of our pocketbooks hard

With a government shutdown looking likely, there's plenty of talk about the short term impact on things like small business loans, national parks and the passport office. But AM 770 KTTH and national talk show host Michael Medved says the real impacts will hit all of us where it hurts most - our pocketbook.
13 years ago

More gay couples in Seattle than San Francisco

San Francisco has always been able to lay claim to the most gay couples in America, but Seattle is now home to the highest percentage of gay-couple households among America's large cities.
13 years ago

Motorcyclist killed in viaduct crash that snarled Seattle commute

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on the Alaskan Way Viaduct for the second time in less than 24 hours, snarling traffic Thursday afternoon.
13 years ago

Wild Washington king salmon gets waxed by Costco frozen, farm raised in blind taste test

Most foodies would insist wild salmon tastes far better than farmed. So there's plenty of surprise among even experts about a new Washington Post blind taste test that gave the highest marks to Costco frozen Atlantic salmon.
13 years ago

Feel like an adult? New research says adolescence should be extended

When you turn 18 you're thought of and treated as an adult. But if you don't feel so grown up, there's a good reason for it. New research says we should actually consider someone an adolescent until they turn 25.
13 years ago

Seattle City Council considers temporarily shutting down rideshare services

The ongoing battle between taxi drivers and upstart car services like Lyft and Uber is heating up in Seattle, where the City Council is considering shutting down the unregulated companies and their drivers while lawmakers figure out how deal with them.
13 years ago

Boze on Obamacare, Cruz marathon: ‘We must not, can not, end up there’

Senator Ted Cruz's reading of Dr. Seuss' "Green Eggs and Ham" early in the all-night marathon is what's being talked about most and what will be remembered long after. And 770 KTTH host David Boze says it was also a big mistake.
13 years ago

FBI releases chilling video, photos of Navy Yard shooter

The FBI has released chilling video and photos of gunman Aaron Alexis entering Building 197 at the Naval Sea Systems Command headquarters last week and stalking victims with a shotgun.
13 years ago

Police release video of victim in Belltown robbery, beating

Seattle police have released surveillance video they hope will help them figure out what happened to a 33-year-old man found injured and robbed in Belltown after leaving a wedding reception.
13 years ago

Bill Nye the Science Guy suffers dance injury, might need surgery

Seattle's favorite scientist could be out of action for some time after suffering a knee injury while rehearsing for the popular TV show "Dancing With The Stars."
13 years ago

Redmond 4-year-old and father found unconscious after suspected heroin overdoses

A 4-year-old Redmond boy and his father are both hospitalized after what's believed to be heroin overdoses.
13 years ago

How many cops does Seattle need? Murray, McGinn far apart

While Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn is proposing 15 new police officers in his 2014 budget, candidate Sen. Ed Murray says he wants to hire 100 new officers to combat crime in the city.
13 years ago

Why are boys falling behind? Author says elimination of rough and tumble play to blame

Remember playing dodgeball, tag or 'tug of war' on the playground at recess? Most kids today will never get the chance, and the author of a new book argues that's seriously hurting boys now and for the future.
13 years ago

No sugarcoating how bad Jacksonville Jaguars really are

Talk about a sharp contrast. One week after vanquishing the 49ers, one of the best teams in the NFL, the Seahawks take on what's being called one of the worst in history. And even though everyone from Pete Carroll to the players are vowing not to overlook Jacksonville Sunday, it's pretty tough not to.
13 years ago

Which iPhone is right for you? Geeks weigh in

Hard core Apple fans began lining up early Thursday to be the first to get their hands on the new iPhones, which go on sale Friday morning. But do you need to rush out for Apple's latest and greatest? Tech experts say while the newest offerings are nice, they're certainly not necessary.
13 years ago

Seattle Police Officer’s Guild rejects McGinn, endorses Murray for mayor

Seattle police officers have dealt another blow to Mayor Mike McGinn's flagging re-election efforts as the Seattle Police Officer's Guild announced Thursday it was endorsing Senator Ed Murray in the November election.
13 years ago

Famous Rainier ‘R’ to make return atop Seattle brewery building

One of the icons of old Seattle will once again stand tall, as a famous red Rainier "R" will soon again adorn the old brewery alongside I-5.
13 years ago

Exclusive: 49ers fans explain why they want 12th Man silenced

The noise from Sunday night's record setting Seahawks game at CenturyLink Field continues to resonate in San Francisco, where some tender-eared fans are complaining the 12th Man gave Seattle an unfair advantage and should be silenced.
13 years ago

King County considers requiring veterinarians to rat out pet owners

Dr. Christine Wilford says she became a veterinarian to take care of animals, not rat on their owners. And she says that's exactly what a proposal to help increase revenues for Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) would do.
13 years ago

Ron and Don: We’ve lost Pioneer Square

When KIRO Radio's Don O'Neill recounted his horrific recent visit to Pioneer Square a few weeks ago on, little did he know that his worst fears would be realized so soon.
13 years ago

Dori: NFL shouldn’t have suspended Seahawks game just because of a little lightning

When lightning prompted the NFL to suspend Sunday night's football game between the Seahawks and 49ers at CenturyLink Field, players retreated to the locker room while fans were encouraged to seek shelter in the concourses. And KIRO Radio's Dori Monson was left shaking his head at the spectacle.
13 years ago

Prosecutor: Random Seattle stabbing is fault of decreased mental health funding

While not all random acts of violence can ever be stopped, King County Prosecutor Dan Satterburg says Friday night's random stabbing of a couple leaving the Sounders game again shows the mental health system is failing.
13 years ago

Ballard man faces federal charges for selling marijuana to school kids

A Ballard man faces federal charges for allegedly selling marijuana to high school and middle students out of his home one block from Seattle's Ballard High School.
13 years ago