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.

Washington lawmakers react to Trump’s congressional speech

President Trump's speech to Congress Tuesday night got the expected results, with high praise from Republicans and heavy criticism from Democrats, including Washington Senator Maria Cantwell.
1 year ago

Mead School District found in contempt in football team hazing case

A judge has found the Mead School District in Eastern Washington in contempt of court for failing to properly release documents in a case involving allegations of hazing within its football program.
1 year ago

3 dead in 3 different crashes over the past 24 hours

There have been three people killed in three separate crashes on Western Washington roads over the past 24 hours.
1 year ago

Sen. Murray to skip Trump speech, as other lawmakers bring special guests

U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) will not attend President Donald Trump’s joint Congressional address, citing significant concerns over the administration's actions.
1 year ago

Parking enforcement spots Liberty Bell replica stolen from local cemetery

An iconic replica of the Liberty Bell has been stolen from Seattle's Evergreen Washelli Cemetery.
1 year ago

4.5 earthquake strikes off Orcas Island this morning

A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck off of Orcas Island this morning.
1 year ago

Are all these earthquakes the percursor to “the big one?”

A series of minor earthquakes has been shaking the Pacific Northwest, with the latest tremors felt in Auburn, Bremerton and Fall City.
1 year ago

Pistol believed to go off without touching trigger banned from WA police training

The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission will no longer use a SIG Sauer P320 after they say it went off without pulling the trigger.
1 year ago

Heroic Spokane firefighters resuscitate dog caught in house fire

A man's German Shepherd mix was unconscious when pulled out of a house fire by Spokane firefighters.
1 year ago

Jake and Spike: Tim Eyman feels initiative process is under fire

Tim Eyman, a prominent figure in Washington State's initiative process, voiced strong opposition to Senate Bill 5382, which critics have dubbed the "initiative killer."
1 year ago

Watch: Interior roof collapses in Wenatchee movie theater

The ceiling of a Wenatchee movie theater partially collapsed Tuesday.
1 year ago

Kennewick barista staves off armed robbery with gun of her own

A teenage Kennewick suspect allegedly tried to rob a coffee stand by crawling through the drive-thru window and flashing a pistol at the barista.
1 year ago

Burien asks court to untangle conflicting minimum wage laws

The City of Burien wants clarity on conflicting minimum wage laws, and it has filed a complaint in King County Superior Court to get it.
1 year ago

Did Everett’s Hope ‘N Wellness find a new location to serve the homeless?

Hope 'N Wellness, 3021 Rucker Ave., is in discussions with Our Lady of Hope about moving to a new location.
1 year ago

Data privacy at center of lawsuit against Amazon

A complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Seattle may put Amazon against the ropes when it comes to personal health data privacy.
1 year ago

17-year-old Tacoma boy charged with murder during alleged gun trade with 15-year-old

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder in a shooting death during a gun trade in Tacoma last September.
1 year ago

Power fully restored to Tacoma General, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital

MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital and Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital in Tacoma have been relying on generator power since Wednesday
1 year ago

Can pregnant women give their unborn child ADHD by taking Tylenol?

If a pregnant woman takes acetaminophen her unborn child could develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
1 year ago

WATCH: WSP releases dashcam video of wrong-way driver on I-90

A Washington State Patrol (WSP) used his vehicle to stop a car going the wrong way on Interstate-90 (I-90).
1 year ago

Are you missing a male Nigerian Dwarf goat in Snohomish County?

Snohomish County Animal Control Officers are trying to find the owner of a male Nigerian Dwarf goat.
1 year ago

Citizens Against Government Waste to John Curley: ‘You could save billions without effecting benefits’

Tom Schatz, president of Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW), says, "You could save tens of billions of dollars for Medicare, Medicaid, and Supplemental Security without affecting benefits."
1 year ago

King County councilmembers move to stop auto-deleting instant messages

King County Councilmembers Reagan Dunn and Rod Dembowski introduced an ordinance Thursday to end the county’s practice of automatically deleting instant messaging sent between county employees.
1 year ago

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell arrested 29 years ago; 3 misdemeanor charges dropped

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell was arrested 29 years ago in Iowa and charged with three misdemeanors that were later dropped.
1 year ago

‘Fifty Shades’ Seattle penthouse on the market, find out the asking price

The stunning views and luxury decor might not have been what you were paying attention to when watching 'The Fifty Shades of Grey' movie
1 year ago