Former KIRO Newsradio Reporter

Josh Kerns

Josh Kerns was formerly a reporter for KIRO Newsradio.

Brazen thieves steal thousands of Wii video game consoles

It sounds like the plot of a video game, but the thieves who stole thousands of Wii video game consoles from a SeaTac warehouse were very real.
14 years ago

Reporter shares her story of covering the Connecticut shooting

Former KIRO Radio reporter Heather Bosch shares the challenges and emotions of covering the Connecticut school shooting.
14 years ago

How to talk to your kids about the Connecticut school shooting

With news of the tragic school shooting in Connecticut sending shockwaves across the country, it's inevitable many kids will hear about it and worry if the same thing could happen to them. But experts say there are steps you can take to help them deal with the tragedy.
14 years ago

After eight years, Governor Gregoire getting back behind wheel

After eight years of chauffeur service, Governor Gregoire says she's going back to school to get ready to return to the driver's seat.
14 years ago

It’s not too late for those holiday lights

Just because you haven't gotten around to it, it's not too late to get those Christmas lights up this weekend and enjoy a couple of weeks of brightness through the holidays.
14 years ago

Sweet holiday treats without the hassle of baking yourself

It's the most wonderful time of the year, especially for those with a sweet tooth. But with everything going on, finding the time to bake or whip up a holiday treat can be a big pain. So this week on Let's Eat, hosts Terry Jaymes and Seattle Times restaurant critic Providence Cicero are going in search of the best goodies to help you enjoy the holidays without getting stuck at the stove.
14 years ago

Friends, family gather for Cafe Racer benefit concert

It's been six months since the shootings at Seattle's Cafe Racer killed four at the eclectic Roosevelt neighborhood hangout. And family, friends and band mates will gather for the first time since the aftermath of the tragedy for a benefit concert.
14 years ago

Seattle to launch ultra high-speed broadband network for homes, businesses

The internet is about to get a lot faster and beefier in Seattle after Mayor Mike McGinn announced Thursday an agreement for a new ultra high-speed fiber network across the city.
14 years ago

The shock of learning your friend is a killer

A Portland woman details the shock of learning the young man who killed two at an Oregon mall before shooting himself was a friend.
14 years ago

John Curley: More guns would deter shootings

Tuesdays mass mall shooting near Portland has many calling again for increased gun control. But in a debate on Seattle's Morning News, KIRO Radio's John Curley argued more guns is actually the way to stem shootings.
14 years ago

How to spot the signs before you lose your job

When someone gets laid off, it often comes as a complete shock. But a leading executive coach tells Seattle's Morning News it shouldn't be a surprise, and there are things you can do to keep the ax from falling.
14 years ago

Walk Off The Earth tries to top 140 million view viral video

You can call them overnight-sensations. But it took six years of hard work and tireless touring before Canadian indie-rockers Walk Off The Earth exploded thanks to the massive popularity of their version of Gotye's "Somebody That I Used To Know."
14 years ago

Honey Boo Boo and barfing Biebs top FAILS of 2012

Child pageant disaster Honey Boo Boo and a barfing Justin Bieber top a popular annual list of the biggest failures of the year.
14 years ago

The ax falls on Ken Schram’s 35 year run

Iconic Seattle broadcast journalist Ken Schram delivers his final commentary after a 35 year run.
14 years ago

King County Council throws life rope to embattled Pacific

With the embattled city of Pacific facing the loss of its liability insurance, the King County Council is taking steps to provide a backup to keep vital services going.
14 years ago

Bah Humbug! Thieves steal Christmas toys from Seattle YWCA

Talk about a Grinch. The Seattle YWCA says someone stole more than $6,000 worth of toys that were supposed to be presents for homeless kids.
14 years ago

Seattle tunnel machine gets name, identity and Twitter handle

If you're going to be the biggest tunnel digging machine in the world, you deserve a beefy name to back it up. That's the thinking of the Washington State Department of Transportation, which announced Monday the massive machine that will dig the new tunnel beneath downtown Seattle is now going by Bertha.
14 years ago

Young boys attempt armed carjacking of Portland woman

A Portland woman says she was terrified when an 11-year-old boy pulled a gun on her and threatened to "blow her brains out."
14 years ago

Pete Carroll gets guff for running up score in Seahawks’ blowout win

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is taking some heat for continuing to throw the ball and continuing to score even after the Seahawks had Sunday's game well in hand.
14 years ago

‘Bill Gates of bud’ plans high-end pot empire

A lot of pot smokers can hardly wait for next year when the newly legalized drug goes on sale. Initial plans call for marijuana shops modeled after state liquor stores. But an enterprising ex-Microsoftie has a much more luxurious vision.
14 years ago

KOMO gives Ken Schram the boot after 35 years

Seattle broadcast icon Ken Schram says he still hasn't heard from management about the contract buyout that ends his 35-year stint at KOMO TV and radio.
14 years ago

Heavy mountain snow brings frowns to drivers, smiles to skiers

Over a foot of heavy snow fell in the Cascades over the past 24 hours and more is expected as a winter storm storming continues.
14 years ago

Marysville vandals slash tires on over 100 cars

The search is on for vandals who slashed the tires of over 100 cars in Marysville Thursday night.
14 years ago

Pat Cashman confirms new comedy show to launch in January

After months of speculation, Seattle comedian Pat Cashman says the rumors are true. He's reuniting with his former "Almost Live" co-star John Keister and his son Chris for a new sketch comedy show premiering in January on KING and KONG TV.
14 years ago