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 Storm basketball legend Sue Bird is honored with a Barbie

Mattel announced Tuesday a collectible tribute doll was modeled for Seattle Storm star Sue Bird. The doll is now on sale.
2 years ago

Seattle City Light rate hikes to be higher than forecast

Seattle City Light projects bigger price hikes (5.4% annually over the next two years) than originally planned as demand increases.
2 years ago

Court documents reveal alleged ‘hate crime’ at Edmonds Ezell’s Chicken restaurant

Snohomish County Superior Court documents are revealing a "hate crime" at an Edmonds Ezell's Chicken last month.
2 years ago

Auburn late-night shooting leaves one teenage boy dead

The Auburn community was shaken by a deadly shooting late Friday night. Police received reports of gunfire in the 500 Block of A Street SE.
2 years ago

Bellevue neighborhood shaken by ingenious burglary; Suspect arrested

In a startling series of events, the Bellevue Police Department apprehended a 43-year-old male suspect involved in a cunning burglary at a Newport Shores neighborhood residence. The arrest, which took place on Wednesday evening, followed a 24-hour crime spree that left the community on edge. According to the Bellevue Beat Blog, the saga began on […]
2 years ago

Departure of Saks from downtown Seattle hits retail core with another bit of bad news

Downtown Seattle’s retail core is taking another hit with the announcement that Saks OFF 5th will close this month.
2 years ago

‘Crime tax’ in Snohomish County is on the November ballot

A "crime tax" in Snohomish County will be on the ballot in November. It would add 0,2% in sales tax for residents.
2 years ago

Oops! Chicken sandwich causes car to flip in Vancouver, WA

It turned out to be a very bad day for a man who dropped his chicken sandwich in his car. He flipped his vehicle reaching for it.
2 years ago

WA Congressman Adam Smith: ‘Impossible’ for President Biden to win re-election

Washington Congressman Adam Smith, a Democrat, is ramping up his calls on President Biden to drop out of the race.
2 years ago

It’s a MOD world: Pizza company saved from bankruptcy, for the moment

MOD Pizza, teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, has been purchased by Elite Restaurant Group. (Getty Group)
2 years ago

Hate driving in Seattle? A new study shows the opposite of what you might think

According to a new study by Allstate insurance, Seattle drivers were among the elite in the country for safe driving habits.
2 years ago

As temperatures ease, no rain in sight for the next 10-14 days

Summer is beginning to look more "normal" in the Pacific Northwest as the heat wave eases with temperatures in the 80s in most places.
2 years ago

Want cheap rent? Move to Bismark. Want cheap rent here? Good luck

A new study by WalletHub shows that Seattle and Tacoma are not the places to find cheap rent with a high quality of life.
2 years ago

24-year-old man drowns in tragic incident at Eagle Falls

The death is the third one this year at Eagle Falls, raising concerns from residents who want it to be shut down.
2 years ago

Seattle landmark auctioned off at a discount

The Coliseum Theater, located at Fifth Avenue and Pike St., changed hands for $8.9 million. The Seattle landmark has been around since 1916.
2 years ago

Alaska Airlines flight attendants win big contract; Vote to ratify set for August

Alaska Airlines flight attendants have reached a tentative agreement with the airline for a new three-year contract.
2 years ago

‘Very concerning position’: Mercer Island nears crisis with water shortage

With water usage hitting unprecedented levels, Mercer Island faces a critical water shortage and mandatory cutbacks may come Tuesday.
2 years ago

Washington celebrates July 4th with parades, picnics, fireworks

People across Western Washington and beyond took to the picture-perfect day and celebrated July 4th with abandon.
2 years ago

No cleavage with your coffee; Everett stand does an about face

The former Hillbilly Hotties bikini barista stand in Everett, now has a new look and name: Ruby’s Espresso.
2 years ago

Bezos picks up a cool $5 billion selling Amazon stock

According to a regulatory filing, billionaire Jeff Bezos is selling 25 million Amazon shares worth $5 billion.
2 years ago

Gluesenkamp Pérez: ‘Biden will lose to Trump’ after debate performance

Democratic Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez, D-Wash., believes President Biden will lose to former President Donald Trump in November.
2 years ago

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer tops wealth of co-founder Bill Gates

Steve Ballmer passed Bill Gates on Monday to become the sixth-richest person in the world. This is the first time Ballmer has surpassed Gates.
2 years ago

Woman claims she was ‘abandoned’ by police after Columbia City shooting

A woman is accusing Seattle Police of abandoning her after a drive-by shooting she says left her traumatized.
2 years ago

Make way! Sound Transit Board chooses site in Federal Way for Ops, Maintenance Facility

The Sound Transit Board selected the South 336th Street site in Federal Way as the future location of an Ops and Maintenance Facility.
2 years ago