Former KIRO Newsradio Reporter

Josh Kerns

Josh Kerns was formerly a reporter for KIRO Newsradio.

Ron Upshaw: Time to let KeyArena die

While many people are worrying about the future of KeyArena and Seattle Center as the city looks to build a new sports arena, KIRO host Ron Upshaw says it's time to blow up the building and much of its surroundings and start over.
14 years ago

Suspect tries to torch man in car

Seattle Police are looking for a suspect who tried to torch a car and its driver Tuesday in the University District.
14 years ago

Let’s Eat: Collections Cafe at Seattle Center

While the new Dale Chihuly museum and exhibit at Seattle Center is garnering plenty of acclaim, Let's Eat co-hosts Providence Cicero and Terry Jaymes say the adjoining Collections Cafe is a worthy stop on the local dining circuit.
14 years ago

Restaurant owner battles city hall over bird poop

John Webb prides himself on keeping a clean restaurant. So the owner of Crawdaddy's Restaurant in Corpus Christi, Texas couldn't believe it when the city said he couldn't wash the bird droppings off the sidewalk in front of his business.
14 years ago

Dori’s miracle baby

An Oregon couple has pleaded guilty to criminal charges after their teenage son died of an infection from a burst appendix as they chose prayer over medical care. Monson says he's conflicted, because "I think what the parents did was reprehensible." But by the same token, he admits he has a tough time saying parents should be forced to rely solely on the medical community.
14 years ago

Microsoft accused of legally dodging millions in taxes

A U.S. Senate committee report accuses Microsoft of legally avoiding paying billions in taxes by taking advantage of "aggressive international tax maneuvers."
14 years ago

Group Health announces future layoffs

Layoffs are looming at Seattle-based Group Health Cooperative, which says it must cut $250 million over the next 16 months.
14 years ago

Microsoft provides fix for Internet Explorer security flaw

Microsoft has just released a fix for a newly discovered Internet Explorer security issue that allowed hackers to attack some users' computers.
14 years ago

Washington state jobless rate climbs slightly

Washington's unemployment rate climbed slightly last month, rising to 8.6 percent. That's up slightly from July's 8.5 percent mark.
14 years ago

New fragment raises questions about whether Jesus was married

A recently discovered papyrus fragment reportedly written in the fourth century is raising new questions about whether Jesus had a wife.
14 years ago

Who recorded the secret Mitt Romney video?

With all of the attention surrounding the secretly recorded Mitt Romney 47 percent video, the big question remains: Who did it?
14 years ago

State Patrol losing recruits to prescription drugs

The Washington State Patrol is having trouble filling dozens of vacant slots because prescription drug use is disqualifying scores of otherwise qualified candidates.
14 years ago

AT&T fires up faster network

After lagging behind rival Verizon, AT&T has finally turned on its 4G LTE wireless network in Seattle and Portland. The move comes just ahead of this week's launch of the LTE-enabled iPhone 5 later this week.
14 years ago

Interview: Woodward’s new book chronicles Washington’s financial failings

America's foremost political journalist Bob Woodward has written a new book delving into the dealings between President Obama and congressional Republicans on the nation's debt ceiling crisis. In an interview with Seattle's Morning News, he calls it the most important issue in the upcoming election.
14 years ago

When is it time to give up the keys?

With more older drivers are on the road than ever before, many are asking when or if it's time to give up the keys?
14 years ago

Study: Cold feet a sign relationship is headed for divorce

Cold feet before the wedding is a strong indication a marriage is heading for divorce later, according to a new study.
14 years ago

Decade after do-not call registry launched, robocall complaints increasing

It's been nearly a decade since the federal do-not call registry went into effect. But complaints to the government have increased, especially concerning those annoying pre-recorded sales pitches known as 'robocalls.'
14 years ago

Soundgarden releases trailer for new album

Soundgarden has just released a trailer for its upcoming album, "King Animal", which is due Nov. 13.
14 years ago

Sexting teens more likely to have sex

Teens who send sexually related text messages are far more likely to have sex, according to a new study of Los Angeles high-schoolers.
14 years ago

Ann and Nancy Wilson speak from heart in new book

When Ann and Nancy Wilson first approached Charles Cross about collaborating on a book, the veteran rock writer laid down the rules.
14 years ago

John Curley: NYC’s ban on big drinks is a bust

New York City is waging a new battle of the bulge with a ban on the sale of super-sized sodas and other sugary drinks. But John Curley says it won't work.
14 years ago

Nintendo tries to get back in game with new console

After falling far behind its rivals, Redmond-based Nintendo Thursday unveiled its next generation game console it hopes will propel it back to the top of the video game market.
14 years ago

Head-on crash closes 4th Avenue South bridge

The Fourth Avenue South Bridge in Seattle has reopened to traffic after a head-on crash.
14 years ago

Apple unveils new iPhone 5

Apple has officially announced the iPhone 5 at a press event in San Francisco.
14 years ago