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.

Cyber Monday remains red hot as consumers look for deals

Consumer spending on Cyber Monday could surpass $11 billion nationwide this year. The numbers are showing an increase of over 8% from 2021.
4 years ago

Weather around Puget Sound will be a ‘doozy’ with chances of snow

It's not often you hear the word "doozy," but WSDOT tweeted out that "this week will be a doozy, weather-wise" with chance of snow.
4 years ago

Seattle students declare ‘victory’ in fight to fund mental health counselors

A group of Seattle students is celebrating "a victory" as $4 million in funds for mental health counselors nears final approval.
4 years ago

A dose of winter for Seattle-Tacoma-Everett region this week

The Seattle-Bellevue-Everett area could see snow this week. The closer you get to the mountains, the more likely you'll see snow.
4 years ago

Tacoma hits grim milestone with 40th homicide of 2022

Tacoma police are asking for the public's help with the homicide, but details about what happened are sparse.
4 years ago

Seattle-based tech companies continue layoffs, ‘adjustments will be made’

It is not clear if the worst is over when it comes to recent tech layoffs having a profound impact on employment in Seattle.
4 years ago

Two dead after plane crashes in Snohomish County near Harvey Field

A plane has crashed and caught fire in Snohomish County near Harvey Field on Friday morning. It is not known what type of plane crashed.
4 years ago

King County Councilmember pushes proposal to fight addiction

King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn is pushing a proposal to use $5 million to support social and human service workers.
4 years ago

Study: Former discriminatory housing practices contributed to ‘Wealth Gap’

A new study shows that former discriminatory housing practices helped contribute to the 'wealth gap' across western Washington.
4 years ago

Exclusive: Ex-WSU Coach Rolovich slams firing over vaccine mandate

Rolovich is Catholic and said in the lawsuit that he applied for a religious exemption from the vaccine, but that exemption was denied.
4 years ago

WA Rep. Smith: Missiles in Poland unlikely to lead to NATO involvement

WA Representative Adam Smith (D) says he's confident that two Russian missiles in Poland will not lead to NATO engagement.
4 years ago

Mixed reactions to Trump running for president in 2024

Donald Trump announced he's running for president in 2024, which brought mixed reactions from KIRO Newsradio and AM 770 KTTH hosts.
4 years ago

Snohomish Co. officials: Homeless initiative ‘unacceptable burden’ for region

Snohomish Co. officials say they don't have space to house the homeless living on public property, as part of WA's Right of Way Initiative.
4 years ago

Commission says ferry fuel surcharge is now up for discussion

The Washington State Transportation Commission wants public input on the possibility of adding a fuel surcharge to fares.
4 years ago

Thousands to be laid off at Amazon starting this week, will hit the region hard

Amazon plans to lay off approximately 10,000 people starting as early as this week, according to a report in The New York Times and CNBC.
4 years ago

Hawks drop one in Munich; Lose to Bucs 16-21

Hawks lose in Munich against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 16-21.
4 years ago

Tech layoffs aren’t ‘going to get better quickly,’ analysts say

Even if you didn't get laid off in the latest round, fear is striking many in the industry with people wondering, "am I next?"
4 years ago

New $19 minimum wage passes in Tukwila

About 83% of voters approved the Tukwila minimum wage in the midterm elections. Initiative Measure #1 would bring Tukwila's minimum wage up
4 years ago

Republicans licking their wounds after falling short of a ‘Red Wave’

KTTH host Bryan Suits says that it's time for Republicans to 'deprogram' from Trump and find another strategy.
4 years ago

Violent trend of school shootings comes to Seattle

School shootings now strike in Seattle. Until now, the city had avoided this tragic trend. The closest school shooting was in Yakima.
4 years ago

Analyst: ‘Irritated’ voters will give GOP the House; Senate a ‘toss up’

It looks like Republicans will take the U.S. House, but the Senate is in question, with 'grumpy voters' driving today's midterm vote.
4 years ago

Suspect arrested after violent carjacking spree in Bellevue and Seattle

Police said a robbery at a Bellevue Square parking garage led to two carjackings and a shooting before the suspect was arrested.
4 years ago

Gluesenkamp Pérez running below the radar outside 3rd District

The 3rd Congressional District pits democrat Maria Gluesenkamp Perez against republican Joe Kent. Perez says she is a 'historical anomaly.'
4 years ago

Puget Sound hunger issues continue to grow, calls for help increasing

Food banks across the Puget Sound and the nation are having trouble keeping up with the demand. Food Lifeline said it is low on food supplies.
4 years ago