Former KIRO Newsradio Reporter

Josh Kerns

Josh Kerns was formerly a reporter for KIRO Newsradio.

JBLM soldier saves cat who saved him

A JBLM soldier is crediting a beloved stray cat with saving his life in Afghanistan, and paid thousands to bring it back to the U.S. with him.
14 years ago

State seeks higher tolls on SR 520 bridge

The cost to cross the SR 520 bridge could soon be going up if a state transportation panel has its way.
14 years ago

Why the new GOP playbook focuses on the wrong things

The GOP is promising big changes to help bring more voters into the tent and reverse the last two presidential election losses. But a leading political analyst says the Republican National Committee's new playbook focuses too much on tactics and strategies, not enough on issues.
14 years ago

Feds probe Microsoft, foreign partners for alleged kickbacks

The U.S government is reportedly investigating several Microsoft business partners and the company's relationship with them for allegedly paying kickbacks to foreign government officials in exchange for software contracts.
14 years ago

Boeing technical workers approve new contract

Technical workers have voted to approve a new four-year contract with Boeing, ending more than a year of acrimonious negotiations.
14 years ago

It’s time for Bellevue Police chief to go after latest black eye

The Bellevue Police Department is in the news again for all the wrong reasons. And KIRO Radio's Ron and Don say it's time for Chief Linda Pillo to go.
14 years ago

Seattle City Council put reins on police surveillance cameras

If the Seattle Police Department wants to start using its network of surveillance cameras installed around the city, it'll have to get approval from the City Council first.
14 years ago

Head to Capitol Hill for Seattle’s ultimate bar crawl

Esquire Magazine is out with its ultimate guide to pub crawling. And Let's Eat has its own take on Seattle's best drinking destination.
14 years ago

Washington lawmaker defends financial aid for illegals proposal

Rep. Zack Hudgins (D-Tukwila) argues making the children of illegal immigrants eligible for financial aid in Washington state is simply a matter of fairness.
14 years ago

Tacoma school security guard sentenced for sexual misconduct

A former school security guard who had sexual relationships with three Stadium High School students has been sentenced to 48 months in prison.
14 years ago

Mercer Island urges feds to help stop I-90 tolling

Mercer Island leaders are calling on federal officials to help stop the state from imposing tolls on Interstate 90 across Lake Washington.
14 years ago

Bill Gates latest to get hit by hackers publishing personal information

If hackers can get Bill Gates' social security number and other personal information and publish it on the web, what chance do the rest of us have to protect ourselves?
14 years ago

Seattle band tries to get heard above the din of SXSW music festival

With over 2,000 bands from all over the world converging on Austin's annual South by Southwest festival, it can be pretty tough to get heard above the din. But it doesn't stop bands like Seattle's Kinski from trying.
14 years ago

Pete Carroll, Russell Wilson, Jennifer Hudson to headline star-studded Seattle youth empowerment event

Pete Carroll, Russell Wilson and Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson are among the dozens of celebrities headlining the inaugural WE Day Seattle at KeyArena.
14 years ago

Check out the Mariners humorous new commercials

It's like Christmas morning for Mariners' fans as the team Wednesday unveiled its new commercials for the 2013 season.
14 years ago

Seattle community centers to close briefly for meetings on last week’s shooting

All of Seattle's community centers and recreation facilities will close Wednesday for several hours so employees can meet with Parks and Recreation department leaders and counselors about last week's shooting at a department maintenance facility.
14 years ago

Judge approves Seattle police monitoring plan

A federal judge has approved the Seattle Police monitoring plan submitted by the court appointed monitor overseeing reforms ordered by the Department of Justice.
14 years ago

FAA approves Boeing 787 Dreamliner battery fix plan

The Federal Aviation Administration has approved Boeing's proposed plan to redesign the battery system for the 787 Dreamliner and begin testing the fix.
14 years ago

Percy Harvin deal is great for Seattle, with a big caveat

The praise keeps pouring in for the Seahawks trade for Minnesota wide receiver Percy Harvin. But it comes with a pretty big caveat.
14 years ago

Chris Hansen kicks off Sonics ticket effort

The fate of the Sacramento Kings is still up in the air, but investor Chris Hansen says he's taking the first steps to eventually sell tickets for the NBA team in anticipation of a move to Seattle.
14 years ago

Ron Sims says he’s not running for Seattle mayor

Former King County Executive Ron Sims says he won't run for Seattle mayor, despite widespread speculation and a strong showing in a recent poll.
14 years ago

Japanese tsunami debris not nearly as bad as predicted on second anniversary of quake

Monday marks the two year anniversary of the devastating Japanese earthquake and tsunami. And despite fears of massive debris fields piling up on the Washington coast, the fallout has been far lighter than many predicted.
14 years ago

Three reported dead in crash of NAS Whidbey Island jet

Three people are dead after a Whidbey Island-based jet crashed in Eastern Washington Monday morning.
14 years ago

Award-winning Seattle chef Maria Hines cooks up gluten-free, vegan menus

Chef Maria Hines has always tried to accommodate gluten-free and vegan diners at her acclaimed Seattle restaurants. But after learning what a hassle it can be, she's developed high end tasting menus for special diets.
14 years ago