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.

Spike & Jack: Give to charities because it feels good

It seems some people have stopped giving to charities even though they are in a position to do so, and the reason why may surprise you.
3 years ago

Gee, Ursula, Medved spar over key recent Supreme Court rulings

KIRO Newsradio's Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin have very different views over the direction of the U.S. Supreme Court than those of KTTH's Michael Medved.
3 years ago

CenturyLink fined nearly $1M for disconnecting service during pandemic

CenturyLink, the state's largest internet and Wi-Fi provider, has been fined $923,000 for disconnecting service during the pandemic.
3 years ago

Tacoma man sentenced for defrauding union retirement plans

A 52-year-old Tacoma man was sentenced to three years in prison for defrauding more than $200,000 from union retirement plans.
3 years ago

McKenna: Supreme Court wedding website ruling more complex, nuanced than it appears

Despite what appears to be hypothetical, former Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna said the Supreme Court's ruling is more complex and nuanced than it appears.
3 years ago

Ramp from Columbian Way and Spokane to NB I-5 re-opens

Someone is throwing stuff from a homeless encampment onto I-5 according to a KIRO Newsradio listener and confirmed by the Washington State Patrol.
3 years ago

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg returns to Washington

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will ill be in Washington Thursday and Friday to highlight major infrastructure projects.
3 years ago

Major League Baseball announces schedule for first day of All-Star activities

Major League Baseball has announced the first day of activities for All-Star Week throughout Seattle, including all Fan-Focused, Legacy/Community, Youth & Cultural events.
3 years ago

Firefighters battle massive blaze in Mason County

Firefighters in Mason County are battling a massive blaze that is forcing the evacuation of hundreds of residents.
3 years ago

Seattle U. professor: Employers need to rethink demand of in-person work

Now that the pandemic emergency is officially over, companies want employees back in the office. Even though they seemed to do just fine, bosses want their teams back and working face to face.
3 years ago

Suspect in Belltown shooting of pregnant woman pleads ‘not guilty’

The man accused in the Belltown shooting has pleaded 'not guilty' to the crime.
3 years ago

Affirmative action: Race can’t be considered in college admission, Supreme Court rules

The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race cannot be a factor in admitting students. The ruling forces institutions of higher education to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies. The court’s conservative majority effectively overturned cases reaching back 45 years in invalidating admissions plans at Harvard and the University […]
3 years ago

Mayor Harrell, under fire to get things done, expands downtown plan

With mounting crime, homelessness, and drug and graffiti issues, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a plan he hopes will turn things around.
3 years ago

I-5 closed through downtown Seattle tonight, Thursday overnight

I-5 through downtown will be closed tonight and overnight Thursday, the Washington State Department of Transportation reported.
3 years ago

King County passes requirement for businesses to accept cash on slim vote

Legislation that would require retail businesses in unincorporated King County to accept cash may come to a vote as early as Tuesday.
3 years ago

Redmond rips the rest: US’ most livable small city is in Western Washington

Redmond ranks as the best small city in the U.S. with Sammamish close behind.
3 years ago

Prisoner population drop leads to Washington’s first prison closure since 2011

Prison populations in western Washington have declined in recent years. The trend is expected to accelerate over the next decade.
3 years ago

Triple overdose scenario in Everett leaves two clinging to life

Two people are in critical condition after an overnight overdose incident in an Everett senior living building. Everett Firefighters are just clearing the scene of a multi casualty incident (MCI) at the Vintage Apartments – 1001 E Marine View Drive after three subjects overdosed. #EverettFire pic.twitter.com/sB2m4t9FQI — Everett Fire WA (@EverettFire) June 25, 2023 According […]
3 years ago

Puyallup nurses reach tentative agreement with MultiCare Good Samaritan

MultiCare Good Samaritan nurses represented by the Washington State Nurses Association reached a tentative agreement with the hospital.
3 years ago

Kaczaraba: Summer solstice brings season of concerts, hikes

The summer solstice has come and gone, ushering in everyone's favorite season across the Pacific Northwest.
3 years ago

Shoreline police have new detection tool for drug investigations

Shoreline police have a new tool to help with drug investigations, with the ability to identify illegal drugs, including fentanyl.
3 years ago

Study: Tacoma, Seattle among the nation’s worst run cities

Tacoma and Seattle are among the worst-run cities in the entire United States, according to a new study from WalletHub.
3 years ago

U.S. Attorney Nick Brown announces resignation

Nick Brown, the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington, announced his resignation Tuesday morning.
3 years ago

Man accused of Belltown shooting charged with murder

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has charged the man police believe killed a pregnant woman in Belltown with murder.
3 years ago