Former KIRO Newsradio Reporter

Josh Kerns

Josh Kerns was formerly a reporter for KIRO Newsradio.

Boze: Why Ryan should scare Democrats

Paul Ryan campaigns in Virginia following his selection as GOP vice presidential nominee (AP photo) >>>Dave Ross: I know who the next president will be The reaction to Mitt Romney’s pick of Paul Ryan as his running mate keeps coming. And conservatives are ecstatic with the selection. “What Romney’s got here is he has somebody […]
14 years ago

Retailers slash iPhone prices in anticipation of new model

With the rumored release of a new iPhone looming, major retailers have begun sharply cutting the price of the iPhone.
14 years ago

Costco shoppers launch anti-Canadian effort

Some Bellingham area Costco shoppers have launched a Facebook page to get American-only hours at their local Costco.
14 years ago

TSA agents recount fiery rescue

The three TSA agents who pulled a couple from a burning wreck are sharing their story.
14 years ago

Former Seattle doctor accused of waterboarding daughter

A former Seattle doctor faces a number of charges for allegedly "waterboarding" his 11-year-old daughter
14 years ago

Remembering Green Lake’s Aqua Theater

Seattle’s Greenlake Aqua Theater once hosted a number of big rock bands including the Grateful Dead and Led Zeppelin (Image courtesy History Link) There are plenty of outdoor concerts and unique venues in our area for summer music lovers. But in the summer of love, one unique Seattle destination stood out. This week on Seattle […]
14 years ago

Forecast bodes well for catching Perseid meteor shower

The forecast for clear skies bodes well for getting a great view at this weekend's Perseid meteor shower.
14 years ago

Crash avoidance systems could lower insurance rates

The 2013 car models are hitting showrooms, many featuring advanced crash avoidance systems. And a leading industry expert said during a visit to Seattle this week studies show they're worth the money.
14 years ago

Seattle vowing to fix spray park snafus

The Seattle Parks Department is vowing to fix its spray parks after a series of breakdowns disappointed many on the hottest day of the year
14 years ago

Seattle population continues to grow

It's not your imagination; Seattle is a little more crowded these days. New research finds the city has grown by nearly 2 percent from 2010 to 2011.
14 years ago

FAA proposes $1 million fine for Horizon Air

The FAA is seeking a $1 million fine for Horizon Air after finding the airline flew 186,000 flights with safety doors not installed to agency standards.
14 years ago

Copper wire thieves hit Federal Way park hard

Copper thieves stole $30,000 in wire from a Federal Way park, threatening a big upcoming soccer tournament
14 years ago

Puget Sound Komen officials hope shakeup brings donors back

The head of the Puget Sound chapter of the Susan G. Komen Foundation calls a shakeup at the top of the national organization an important step on the "path to recovery."
14 years ago

Starbucks invests in new way for customers to pay

Starbucks customers will soon be able to pay for their morning coffee simply by walking into the store.
14 years ago

911 calls from burglary gone bad: “I’m dying”

The King County Sheriff's Office has released the 911 recordings made when a homeowner shot a would-be burglar, including a desperate call for help from the burglar himself.
14 years ago

Fallout from Colorado continues as Ron eyes theater exit

Is it time for metal detectors and bag checks in movie theaters in the wake of the Colorado shooting? (AP photo) There are still plenty of questions about why a man attending a weekend screening of “The Dark Knight Rises” in Ohio was armed with a gun, knives, and extra ammunition. The lawyer for 37-year-old […]
14 years ago

Seattle-bound flight forced to make emergency landing

A major electrical failure forced an Alaska Air flight heading to Seattle to make an emergency landing Wednesday morning in San Jose
14 years ago

Amazon exec swindled in Tom Petty performance scam

The US Attorney's office has filed a criminal complaint against a con man who swindled a top Amazon executive out of $165,000 to get Tom Petty to play his wedding.
14 years ago

Tom Douglas plans to cut restaurant portions to fight waste

While restaurant meals keep getting super sized, millions of Americans continue to go hungry. Seattle resterauter Tom Douglas says that needs to change. The host of Seattle Kitchen is looking to cut portions and feed the hungry at the same
14 years ago

Seattle artist wants your recordings for time capsule

If you could record something for the future, what would you say or sing? Tyler Potts wants to hear it.
14 years ago

Did military try to kill Seattle soldier’s Medal of Honor?

A new investigation questions whether military officials tried to “kill” a Medal of Honor nomination for a U.S. soldier hailed as a hero during a fierce battle in Afghanistan. In an interview with Ross and Burbank, reporter Jonathan Landay detailed his probe into why Army Capt. William Swenson has yet to receive the honor. >>>Listen […]
14 years ago

John Curley is addicted to the Olympics

The Olympics are enjoying higher than expect ratings, no doubt buoyed in large part by John Curley's Olympic addiction.
14 years ago

Gay couple claims discrimination at Seattle’s Great Wheel

When Jason Jacobs and his date were asked to leave Seattle's Great Wheel, he said the ride operator told them "we don't need your kind here."
14 years ago

Petition to name Seattle street in honor of J.P. Patches

Backers of an effort to rename a Seattle street in honor of J.P. Patches hope renewed attention will convince the city to support the proposal.
14 years ago