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.

McKenna: SCOTUS case may lead to more power for judges

In what could become a precedent-setting case before the Supreme Court, judges may gain more power when it comes to ambiguous federal law.
3 years ago

North Cascades Highway may open by Mother’s Day weekend

The North Cascades Highway over Washington Pass may be open as soon as Mother's Day weekend, according to WSDOT.
3 years ago

Sen. Mullet may enter governor’s race because ‘Ferguson is more of the same’

Mullet said he is going through a process to decide whether he'll run and he'll have an answer in four to six weeks.
3 years ago

Seattle Police arrest two people on felony charges

Seattle Police took two subjects into custody for multiple felony charges and recovered a stolen car and handgun Monday morning. 
3 years ago

Washington ranks as best state for nursing careers

Washington state ranks first out of 50 states for promising nursing careers, according to the personal finance website WalletHub.
3 years ago

Guns still being stolen from cars in Tacoma

The Tacoma Police are asking gun owners to help reduce the number of firearms being stolen from vehicles by practicing responsible gun ownership.
3 years ago

69-year-old Seattle man dies while climbing Mt. Everest

Seattle resident Johnathan Sugarman, 69, died while ascending Mt. Everest. He was the first American to die on Everest this year.
3 years ago

Shoreline man sentenced for harboring a cache of weapons

A 45-year-old Seattle man was sentenced to more than four years in prison for unlawful possession of ammunition.
3 years ago

1 in 6 Pierce County children don’t have enough to eat

1 in 6 Pierce County children and 1 in 10 adults don't have enough to eat and the situation appears to be getting worse.
3 years ago

Gee Scott on Seattle ‘Sip ‘n Stroll’: ‘I don’t want a Bourbon Street here’

Gee Scott does not want Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's 'Sip 'n Stroll' plan. "Hell naw! I don't want any Bourbon Street here!"
3 years ago

Near-perfect Northwest day ahead; Saturday glorious as well

We're going to have near-perfect Northwest weather Friday and Saturday, so you can start celebrating the weekend early.
3 years ago

Gig Harbor man convicted in connection with Jan. 6 Capitol riot

A Gig Harbor man has been convicted in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. David Charles Rhine was convicted of four misdemeanor crimes.
3 years ago

Seattle City Attorney announces plan to criminalize drug use

The Seattle City Attorney, along with two Councilmembers will announce new legislation regarding public drug use today.
3 years ago

Union accuses Starbucks of unfair labor practices…again

The US labor relations board is accusing Starbucks of refusing to negotiate in good faith at more than 100 newly unionized cafes.
3 years ago

UW Medicine: COVID-19 booster from last fall sufficient to fight variants

The COVID-19 booster that became available last fall should provide ample protection against emerging virus variants, according to UW.
3 years ago

King County reaches e-cigarette settlement against Juul

King County has reached a settlement in its lawsuit against e-cigarette company Juul Labs, Inc. over youth vaping and nicotine addiction.
3 years ago

Edmonds School District votes on budget cuts, eliminates 30+ positions

It's getting to be crunch time for the Edmonds School Board to decide on how it will cut $15 million from its budget.
3 years ago

New leader for WA State House Republicans selected Monday

Rep. Drew Stokesbary (R-Auburn) has been elected Leader of the Washington State House Republicans on Monday.
3 years ago

Cable news shakeup: Tucker Carlson, Don Lemon out

Tucker Carlson (Fox News) and Don Lemon (CNN) have both left their networks and have anchored their final shows.
3 years ago

Lawmakers express ‘disappointment’ with lack of WA drug possession law

Republicans and Democrats alike are expressing "disappointment" and "frustration" over the lack of passage of a drug use and possession law.
3 years ago

$60 million in environmental awards headed to WA state

Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) announced more almost $60 million in grant funding for 14 conservation projects across the state.
3 years ago

Kent Mayor wants to keep tougher drug use laws, with legislation stalling

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph is concerned about dueling drug use bills. She says open drug use in her city is a "huge problem, but doing nothing isn't ok."
3 years ago

WA keeps the party going as ‘to-go cocktails’ become law

What started out as a way to help businesses get through the pandemic will now become a lifestyle in the state. 'To-go cocktails" are here to stay.
3 years ago

Are Gen. Z’ers really easy to offend?

In a recent survey from Resume Builder, people said 74% of Gen Z'ers are easy to offend. 3 out of 4 managers say they are difficult to work with.
3 years ago