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Bill Kaczaraba

Former MyNorthwest Content Editor

Bill Kaczaraba

Bill Kaczaraba was formerly a content editor at MyNorthwest. Bill is the winner of four regional Emmy awards and a gold medal from the New York Television & Film Festival. He was the News Director of FOX 13 and NorthWest Cable News in Seattle, Vice-President of Content for FOX Sports Net, and Executive Producer at CNN. While at CNN, he was instrumental in producing the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion, the Tiananmen Square uprising, and Gulf War I. Bill graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a Master’s degree in Digital Media. His Bachelor’s degree was earned at the University of Miami in Political Science and Journalism.

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes: ‘Every officer, every employee, is a community policing officer’

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes detailed his agenda in a wide-ranging interview with "The Gee and Ursula Show" on ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ Newsradio.
2 months ago

Watch: Undocumented immigrants deported from Seattle by ICE

A newly released video shows U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Seattle preparing a group of undocumented immigrants for deportation. In a post on X, ICE Seattle stated that undocumented immigrants are flown out of Seattle as part of the process to return them to their home countries. The video does not specify the […]
2 months ago

Seattle seniors terrified by nearby housing programs for homeless, drug use rampant

Residents of a senior living community in South Lake Union, Seattle, are raising alarms about the impact of nearby subsidized housing projects managed by the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC).
2 months ago

Spanaway Lake proposed homeless village clears major hurdle

Tacoma Rescue Mission's plan for a homeless village near Spanaway Lake overcomes significant challenges, moving closer to reality.
2 months ago

Judge says wrongful death lawsuit may continue in case of deputy shooting armed Puyallup man

A federal judge has decided not to dismiss a civil rights and wrongful death lawsuit filed by the mother of a 22-year-old Puyallup man who a Pierce County deputy killed during a traffic stop in 2022.
2 months ago

Be safe: Unpermitted food vendors increasing in King County

Health officials are warning of increasing unpermitted food vendors in Seattle and King County.
2 months ago

1 killed in early morning Renton crash; SR 167 re-opened

A portion of SR 167 in Renton has shut down due to an early morning deadly crash, according to Washington State Patrol (WSP).
2 months ago

Haphazardness of federal layoffs causes concern with Sen. Murray, Public Power Council

Washington Senator Patty Murray is criticizing the Donald Trump administration’s process of laying-off federal workers at the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The Democrat described the lay-offs as “dangerous” in an interview with ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ Newsradio. The initial layoffs in Richland, which occurred over the weekend, impacted […]
2 months ago

Gee Scott: Come back to the office ‘because I said so’

Amazon workers came back to the office in the new year and many are wondering why.
2 months ago

Trump claims to have saved over $1 billion from Boeing for new Air Force One

President Trump used the art of the deal to save $1.6 billion on a new Air Force One, according to CBS News.
2 months ago

Parts of Western Washington wake up to snow, rainy weekend ahead

According to the National Weather Service in Seattle, we should see a rainy weekend in Western Washington with spotty freezing rain and snow.
2 months ago

Bellevue Police seek witnesses after drive-by shooting downtown

Bellevue Police are investigating a drive-by shooting in downtown, but they need the public’s help. At 8:43 p.m. on Wednesday, police responded to multiple reports of gunshots on the 9800 block of Lake Washington Boulevard NE near Meydenbauer Bay Park. No one was injured during the incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the public. […]
3 months ago

Gee Scott: Let law enforcement do their job!

A new Washington bill would limit police to pulling you over only if you have a moving violation. House Bill 1512 is unlikely to become law, but it did prompt Charlie Harger, host of “Seattle’s Morning News,” to ask Gee Scott how he felt about the proposal. “You have folks driving, doing whatever, and then […]
3 months ago

Tacoma teen charged with first-degree murder in Kent shooting death

A Tacoma teen, 17, was charged with first-degree murder Wednesday, accused of shooting at a stopped car in Kent, killing the driver. King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion has formally charged Prince J. Mayamba with first-degree murder and unlawful possession of a firearm in the second degree. The charges are in connection with the shooting […]
3 months ago

Consumer Beware: Many choices for Valentine’s flowers

It’s not only the Super Bowl for football this weekend; it’s the Super Bowl for florists as Valentine’s Day approaches. Consumer Man Herb Weisbaum, appearing on Seattle’s Morning News, had things to watch out for as those flower orders are being sent. There are many ways to purchase flowers “I think everybody knows that there […]
3 months ago

Illegal gambling machines, cash seized in 3 Washington cities

Illegal gambling machines, along with cash, were seized at businesses in Seattle, Tacoma, and Lakewood, according to the Washington State Gambling Commission, as reported in The Tacoma News Tribune (TNT). Seven machines and over $2,000 were taken by law enforcement officials Tuesday. Illegal gambling investigation continues No arrests were made accompanying the seizure and the […]
3 months ago

Western WA snow fades, but freezing temperatures, ice persist

We are finally getting a break with the snow, but frigid temperatures will continue through the weekend.
3 months ago

Good news on auto thefts in Washington

For the first time since 2020, Washington has seen a significant decline in auto thefts. According to the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC), auto thefts decreased by 31% in 2023. “It’s good news after seeing really significant increases in auto theft for the last several years,” Steve Strachan, Executive Director of WASPC, […]
3 months ago

A ‘new’ Canlis with its traditional values is coming to Lake Union

Brian Canlis is leaving Canlis for Nashville and work for Will Guidara, a legend in the industry. His brother Mark will remain in Seattle.
3 months ago

Sen. Patty Murray: ‘We are pulling the fire alarm here’

Washington Democratic Sen. Patty Murray joined other Democratic senators to address concerns over Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency.
3 months ago

Everett park could get hundreds of thousands of dollars in upgrades

Everett’s Drew Nielsen Neighborhood Park could receive a $345,000 renovation if the City Council approves the project. According to a council summary reported by The Everett Herald, the park, at Colby Avenue and 13th Street, is due for an upgrade. It was built in 2007. The plans include demolishing the current playground, installing new equipment, […]
3 months ago

Sammamish tragedy: Man allegedly shoots wife, flees to Seattle with infant son

The 35-year-old Sammamish man is in jail after a King County judge held him in the death of 36-year-old Yiwen Lu.
3 months ago

Frigid cold, bad commute conditions, weekend snow ahead for Seattle

The Pacific Northwest is entering a deep freeze. That and predictions of a rain/snow mix will make moving about treacherous. “The stubborn cold low pressure aloft is forecast to remain just off the coast through Wednesday before finally moving onshore Thursday,” ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ Newsradio meteorologist Ted Buehner told MyNorthwest. “Spotty rain or snow showers continue to […]
3 months ago

Frigid temperatures on the way after region gets popped with snow

Pockets of snow have a strong chance of occurring throughout western Washington, including the Puget Sound area lowlands.
3 months ago