Former KIRO Newsradio Reporter

Josh Kerns

Josh Kerns was formerly a reporter for KIRO Newsradio.

Did IRS target Dori, Congressman Dave Reichert?

Washington Congressman Dave Reichert has been hearing complaints about the IRS targeting conservative and religious groups for several years. And after taking part in a hearing Friday with the ousted head of the IRS, he's even more frustrated.
13 years ago

Tim Burgess drops out of Seattle mayoral race

Seattle City Councilmember Tim Burgess has dropped out of the race for mayor, he announced in a statement Friday.
13 years ago

Latest scandal a good reason to abolish the IRS

Calls to get rid of the IRS are gaining a lot more traction this week after the scandal involving agents singling out conservative and religious groups.
13 years ago

Drivers brace for new ‘Mercer Mess’ near Seattle Center

The Mercer Mess is moving, as the Seattle Department of Transportation gets set to close parts of both Mercer Street and Aurora Avenue North near Seattle Center for the next phase of the massive Mercer Street overhaul.
13 years ago

New film chronicling rise, fall and re-emergence of iconic Seattle DJ Marco Collins

You can't tell the history of the Seattle music scene without Marco Collins, the influential local DJ credited with breaking bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam. He rose to the top of the music world, but then came crashing down. Now, he's back and the focus of a new documentary.
13 years ago

Bill Gates again world’s richest man

He keeps trying to give all his money away solving many of the world's problems, but Microsoft's rising stock has made Bill Gates once again the world's richest man.
13 years ago

Cops seize guns, explosives, drugs, stolen goods in Shoreline raid

Six people are in custody after police raided a Shoreline home Thursday, seizing guns, explosives, drugs and stolen property.
13 years ago

Richland florist sued by state for refusing gay wedding sues back

A Richland florist being sued by Washington's attorney general for refusing to sell flowers for a gay wedding is suing back.
13 years ago

Oregon search fails to turn up Susan Cox-Powell’s body

Police searching a farm in rural Oregon outside Salem failed to find any sign of the remains of Susan Cox Powell.
13 years ago

Seattle Sonics fans furious, heartbroken

The NBA's relocation committee dashed many a Sonics' fans dreams last month, and then the Board of Governors did it again on Wednesday.
13 years ago

WTF? Washington state least foul-mouthed state in America

We might not always be the most polite, but a new study says we're the least foul mouthed.
13 years ago

Macklemore remains atop Billboard charts

Seattle's Macklemore & Ryan Lewis have continued their hold on the top of the Billboard Hot 100, with "Can't Hold Us" featuring Ray Dalton remaining atop the charts for a second straight week.
13 years ago

Dang it Dori: Why is Puget Sound Energy giving people new refrigerators?

Want a new refrigerator? Puget Sound Energy is glad to give you one. And that's got some people saying "Dang It Dori."
13 years ago

Seattle man killed in Oregon on journey to dribble soccer ball to Brazil

A Seattle man who planned to dribble a soccer ball from the Puget Sound to Brazil was hit and killed by a pickup truck in Oregon Tuesday, just two weeks after starting his journey.
13 years ago

Tacoma firefighter dies on aid call

The Tacoma Fire Department is mourning the loss of a veteran firefighter who died Tuesday during an aid call.
13 years ago

Groups sue, vow ballot measure to block Sacramento NBA arena

While the NBA's Board of Governor's is set to vote Wednesday on the fate of the Sacramento Kings, several taxpayer groups filed a lawsuit and announced a ballot initiative to block the building of a new arena.
13 years ago

Over 20,000 Washington state civilian workers facing federal furloughs

Over 20,000 civilian military workers in Washington state will be furloughed for up to 11 days because of federal budget cuts, according to Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wa.)
13 years ago

Seattle cancer experts hail Angelina Jolie mastectomy revelation

Angelina Jolie's stunning revelation she had a preventative double mastectomy is being hailed by Seattle-area cancer experts, who say the announcement should help raise awareness of such an important issue.
13 years ago

Sacramento Kings owner reiterates desire to sell to Seattle group

One of the owners of the Saramento Kings is reiterating his family's wish to sell the team to the investment group looking to move it to Seattle.
13 years ago

John Curley is back behind the mic on KIRO Radio

KIRO Radio is proud to announce its new 7-10pm weeknight show: The The John Curley Show with Andrew Walsh.
13 years ago

Dori’s trip down memory lane: Which bands would you want to see in 20 years?

It's not often Dori and his wife are the youngest at a gig, so you can imagine how they felt Saturday night seeing 70's rockers Kansas at the Emerald Queen Casino.
13 years ago

The show will go on as Shelton drive-in saved

One of Washington state's last drive-in movie theaters will live on thanks to the generosity of supporters from all over the world.
13 years ago

Macklemore not OK with OKC playing his song

It's common to hear songs blasting through the sound system at a basketball game, but Macklemore isn't pleased his is getting play in Oklahoma.
13 years ago

Shawn Kemp hosting ‘Bring Our Sonics Back’ party

Former SuperSonics player Shawn Kemp will be hosting a "Bring Our Sonics Back" party in Seattle on Monday.
13 years ago