Former KIRO Newsradio Reporter

Josh Kerns

Josh Kerns was formerly a reporter for KIRO Newsradio.

Motorcyclist struck by lightning on I-5 as powerful storms pummel Western Washington

A motorcyclist is lucky to be alive after getting struck by lightning as he rode through a strong thunderstorm Thursday morning in Chehalis.
13 years ago

King County drivers busted over 1,100 times in 6 weeks for cell phone violations

The Washington State Patrol says cops issued more than 1,100 citations in the past six weeks across King County to drivers using cell phones behind the wheel. Another 180 were ticketed for texting while driving during the six week emphasis patrols.
13 years ago

FBI busts 8 in sweeping Puget Sound-area drug raids

Eight people are in custody after federal agents busted a big drug ring during a series of raids Wednesday across Western Washington.
13 years ago

Expectations ramped up as Seahawks top ESPN Power Rankings

As if expectations weren't already sky high for the upcoming season, ESPN is adding fuel to the fire by voting the Seahawks to the top of its NFL Power Rankings.
13 years ago

New report warns Seattle’s traffic signals ‘trending towards failure’

If you think traffic is bad around Seattle, a new report warns the city's entire system of traffic signals is heading towards a complete meltdown.
13 years ago

Husband of Seattle family devastated by DUI blasts defense lawyers’ group

A Seattle man whose family was devastated by an alleged drunk driver is blasting a political action committee of DUI defense attorney, while his wife and young son continue struggling to recover from their life threatening injuries.
13 years ago

Seahawks fan charged with assaulting rival fan at CenturyLink Field

A Seahawks fan is facing assault charges for allegedly punching a Minnesota Vikings fan in the face in an unprovoked attack during a game at CenturyLink Field last season.
13 years ago

Increasing number of kids stricken by arthritis

When Lucy Jackson was just two and a half, she seemed like a perfectly normal, healthy youngster. But that all changed one Thanksgiving day when she woke up in excruciating pain, later to discover she had arthritis.
13 years ago

Patrick Dempsey ditches Tully’s after dispute with business partner

Actor Patrick Dempsey has given up his stake in the partnership that bought Seattle's Tully's Coffee after suing his business partner for $2 million earlier this week.
13 years ago

To spank or not to spank? The debate rages as abusive parents stand trial

Should you spank your kids? The age old debate is being fiercely waged again this week in the wake of the high profile trial of a Skagit County couple charged with homicide by abuse, manslaughter and child assault for allegedly abusing their adoptive children, killing one of them.
13 years ago

‘Ratpocalypse’ plaguing downtown as tunnel drilling picks up steam

A Seattle pest control company says it continues seeing a surge of rats and roaches as the Highway 99 tunnel project continues picking up steam. And with the huge drill dubbed Bertha slowly making her journey north beneath downtown, extermination experts predict it's going to get a lot worse.
13 years ago

Master Seattle craftsman creates amazing, one-of-a-kind Seahawks cycle for good cause

Keith Wong is nationally renowned for his custom motorcycles. But the award-winning Seattle craftsman says he's never come up with a bike like his current creation - a one of a kind tribute to the Seahawks.
13 years ago

Best $600 ever spent: Sub Pop shares Nirvana’s original contract

When it comes to investing, few deals are better than the one Seattle's Sub Pop records signed with Kurt Cobain and the original members of Nirvana when the band was first starting out.
13 years ago

King County Sheriff defends demoting, not firing troubled sergeant

A veteran King County Sheriff's sergeant who's received over 120 misconduct complaints has been demoted in a move King County Sheriff John Urquhart calls a "dramatic step."
13 years ago

Rabid bat found in Seattle park

King County health officials say a rabid bat has been found for the second time this summer at Seattle's Madison Park. And they're warning anyone who might have had any contact with it to get checked out immediately.
13 years ago

Too buff? Experts say more men suffering from ‘Bigorexia’

We hear all the time about women taking extreme measures to look their best. But it turns out an increasing number of men obsessed with bulking up are sparking a new trend of their own.
13 years ago

Snap, crackle, popped: Pot-infused Rice Krispies treats prove costly for Hempfest seller

So much for taking advantage of the munchies at Hempfest. One guy is paying a hefty price for trying to make a few bucks with some marijuana-infused Rice Krispies Treats.
13 years ago

Amazon outage costs company nearly $5 million

It might not seem like a big deal, but when Amazon.com went down for about 40 minutes Monday, it stopped a significant flow of traffic and revenue from would-be shoppers.
13 years ago

Seattle Police Department Hempfest Doritos going for big bucks on eBay

The Seattle Police Department got plenty of attention for giving away Doritos at last weekend's Hempfest with stickers about the state's new pot laws. And they turned out to be so popular, some budding (pun intended) entrepreneurs are selling them for over $50 on eBay.
13 years ago

New NBA drama: Chris Hansen secretly funded Sacramento anti-arena effort

While investor Chris Hansen said he had no desire to steal another city's NBA team after his failed bid to buy the Sacramento Kings and move them to Seattle, a new report says the wealthy investor secretly helped fund an anti-arena effort in Sacramento.
13 years ago

Prosecutors: Hate crime charges go both ways

While hate crimes usually involve attacks of some kind on minorities, prosecutors say they have no hesitation pressing charges if the case goes the other way.
13 years ago

David versus Goliath: Vodka maker orders Everett salon to change its name

When Jessee Skittrall bought Absolut Hair and Makeup in Everett, the business had been going strong for 15 years. So you can imagine his shock when he got a letter from lawyers for Absolut Vodka telling him he has to change the name.
13 years ago

WSU Cougar not welcome at Woodland Park Zoo

They've got plenty of lions, tigers, and bears at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo. But a certain Cougar isn't welcome.
13 years ago

Double-dipping signature-gatherers causing confusion over dueling gun initiatives

If you've been asked to sign initiatives for two competing gun measures by the same signature gatherer, you're not alone. And both sides are trying to put a stop to the confusion.
13 years ago