KIRO Newsradio Anchor

Heather Bosch

Heather Bosch is a multi-award winning journalist who returned to the Pacific Northwest after working as a CBS Network News Correspondent, based in New York City. Heather has covered stories including the Orlando Pulse Nightclub shooting, the Boston Marathon bombing and trial, and the devastating EF-5 tornado in Joplin. She traveled to Sri Lanka to cover relief efforts after the deadly 2004, Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. Heather has a passion for covering our men and women in the U.S. military, the arts, and breaking news.

IT problems prompt Alaska Airlines audit

Alaska Airlines is bringing in an outside party to review its IT systems after three major incidents in just over three months.

4 hours ago

Scary forecast on tap for Halloween

This Halloween is expected to feature a frighteningly wet forecast for the Puget Sound region.

14 hours ago

U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses Sen. Cantwell’s bipartisan tariff reform bill

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has officially endorsed Senator Cantwell's bipartisan legislation that would set rules a president must follow to enact tariffs.

2 days ago

Wildfires are big polluters. Should the state use Climate Commitment Act money to fight them?

Faced with a budget deficit during the last session of the legislature, lawmakers cut the amount of money DNR expected to receive for wildfire prevention and response in half.

3 days ago

Recycling truck runs over, kills man

Seattle police said a recycling truck accidentally ran over a homeless man, who was sleeping in front of dumpsters in the middle of a street Tuesday morning.

3 days ago

Big layoffs at Amazon, big implications for Seattle’s economy

The ax is falling on Amazon corporate offices.

4 days ago

Brace for a stormy weekend in Western Washington

Western Washington is in for a wet and blustery weekend.

7 days ago

Frog frenzy: Inflatable costume sales soar ahead of protest

Prepare for Halloween as inflatable costume sales rise amidst the "No Kings" protest.

9 days ago

Some federal workers can apply for unemployment. Some can’t.

Discover which federal workers can apply for unemployment benefits and how Washington State's rules impact their eligibility.

10 days ago

Record cruise season in Seattle

The Port of Seattle announces the record-breaking 2025 cruise season, attracting more visitors than ever before.

10 days ago

WA congressman demands review of deadly boat strikes

Washington Congressman Adam Smith wants his committee to review U.S. military boat strikes.

11 days ago

He called the cops, then got arrested

A 39-year-old Bremerton man called deputies to his home, leading to his unexpected arrest.

16 days ago

Trump admin. cancels more than $1B in funding for WA energy projects

The Trump administration is canceling $1.1 billion of support for 11 energy and manufacturing projects in Washington State.

29 days ago

Are combat fitness requirements really lower for women?

Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth raised eyebrows this week when he said in a speech to military generals that fitness standards for combat must "return to the highest male standard."

30 days ago

Bridge closure hurting business? Disaster funds are available

Restaurants, shops, and other businesses impacted by the White River Bridge closure can apply for up to $2 million in loans.