Former KIRO Newsradio Reporter

Josh Kerns

Josh Kerns was formerly a reporter for KIRO Newsradio.

What would Kurt say? “Smells Like Teen Spirit” to become sitcom

The producer of the hit comedy "Big Bang Theory" has signed a deal to produce a new sitcom about aging 90's indie rock parents and their 18-year-old son's efforts launch a multi-billion dollar Internet startup in the family garage.
14 years ago

Apple rocks tech world again with iPad mini

Apple says even though it has sold over 100 million iPads, it's not letting its foot off the gas by launching two new iPads Tuesday morning.
14 years ago

Michael Medved: The end of Obama’s likeability edge

While many pundits are calling the third and final presidential debate a win for President Obama, nationally syndicated talk show host and author Michael Medved from AM 770 The Truth isn't one of them.
14 years ago

Conservative blogger defends outing candidate’s Playboy gig

A conservative blogger defends a critical story that revealed a Spokane-area woman running for the state house once posed in Playboy Magazine.
14 years ago

Beloved kids singer Raffi returns after 10 years away from the stage

When beloved singer-songwriter Raffi takes the stage in Seattle this coming weekend, he'll be embraced by thousands of kids and their parents, many of whom grew up themselves on the songs of the musician once called "the most popular children's singer in the English-speaking world."
14 years ago

Seattle Symphony, Opera temporarily avert musicians strike

The union for the Seattle Symphony and Opera musicians has put strike threats on hold by agreeing to a temporary contract extension.
14 years ago

October Surprise: Luke votes Republican

Every election, it seems there's talk of a potential "October surprise." And this year KIRO Radio co-host Luke Burbank has one of the biggest. The self-avowed bleeding heart liberal actually voted for not one but two Republicans.
14 years ago

Jason Puracal fights return to Nicaragua

Prosecutors in Nicaragua have filed an appeal to reinstate the conviction of a Tacoma native who spent two years in prison on drug charges before his acquittal.
14 years ago

Finding your footing in flooring

From carpet to tile, choosing a new floor covering can be a bit overwhelming. This week on Home Matters the guys are talking all things flooring with Lyle Morris from Seattle's Interior Floor Designs.
14 years ago

Seattle geek takes Jeopardy title

You can add Jeopardy champ to Seattle-based tech journalist Glen Fleishman's lengthy resume.
14 years ago

Worn to be Wild: EMP dons leather for new exhibition

The history of the iconic black leather jacket from the 1920's to today is the focus of a new exhibition opening Saturday at Seattle's EMP Museum.
14 years ago

Rick Steves talks pro-pot, encourages passage of I-502

Travel guru Rick Steves says I-502 isn't about getting high, it's about getting rid of a bad law, taking crime out of the equation and raising hundreds of millions of dollars for the state.
14 years ago

Embattled Pacific mayor appeals recall effort

The turmoil over Pacific Mayor Cy Sun will likely continue into the next year after the embattled city leader filed an appeal to delay or prevent a special election to oust him from office.
14 years ago

Seattle Times defends McKenna ad campaign

The Seattle Times is coming under fire for running its own ad campaign in favor of Rob McKenna and R-74.
14 years ago

Is it time to melt down the monkey bars?

A dad who used to scoff at overprotective parents admits he's conflicted now after his daughter broke her arm falling off the monkey bars.
14 years ago

Canadian border agent shot, Peace Arch crossing closed

Canadian officials confirm a female border agent has been shot at the Peace Arch crossing.
14 years ago

Musician strike may silence Seattle Symphony, Opera

Seattle's Symphony and Opera could be silenced after the union representing musicians for both approved a "strike authorization" for its members.
14 years ago

Prolific Internet troll is outed

The Internet is full of trolls, people who hide behind assumed identities to post outrageous and inflammatory comments from the racist to the profane. And now a guy considered one of the worst has been outed. But was it right?
14 years ago

Longshore union argues arena vote goes “too far, too fast”

While the Seattle and King County Councils are moving ahead to approve an agreement to build a new NBA arena, an attorney for the Longshore union argues "They've gone too far, too fast, too quickly."
14 years ago

Starbucks heats up home brewing coffee market

The home coffee market heats up this week as Starbucks starts selling its new automated espresso machine Tuesday in its stores.
14 years ago

Boy Scout troop devastated by theft of camping gear

A Puyallup Boy Scout troop is reeling after someone stole the camping gear they spent months saving to buy.
14 years ago

Port workers to sue over new Seattle arena

The union representing Port of Seattle workers says it will sue to stop the building of a new arena in SoDo.
14 years ago

John Curley’s extreme clean

A Canadian mom sick of cleaning up after her kids is earning the praise of parents everywhere after going on what's become a highly publicized strike, prompting John Curley to reveal his own extreme method for dealing with the mess.
14 years ago

Follow-up: Romney will no longer mention slain SEAL

Mitt Romney's campaign says he will no longer mention meeting a former SEAL killed in Libya after his mother complained to KIRO Radio and other news outlets.
14 years ago