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.

Amazon packs the most poweful punch when it comes to pricing

Amazon continues to dominate the online retail market with the lowest prices, according to an independent study by Profitero.
2 years ago

Gee and Ursula: ‘Digital hoarding’ could be hurting your mental health

KIRO Newsradio hosts Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin tackled the modern dilemma of digital clutter and its impact on mental health.
2 years ago

Medved on Trump nominating RFK Jr. as health secretary: ‘Make America toothless again’

President-elect Donald Trump is swiftly assembling his cabinet, with strong backing from the GOP. Rep. Troy Nhels (R-TX) expressed support.
2 years ago

Boeing issues layoff notices to hundreds of SPEEA Members amid broader workforce reductions

Boeing has issued layoffs to 438 members of the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace this week.
2 years ago

Gee and Ursula: Shoplifting expert challenges common perceptions over the crime

Former Nordstrom loss prevention officer "Scott" shared his eye-opening experiences with shoplifting, challenging common perceptions.
2 years ago

Former four-star general warns of a Hegseth-run military

President-Elect Donald Trump has selected Fox News host Peter Hegseth as his nominee for Defense Secretary.
2 years ago

Amazon to shut down Freevee, integrate content into Prime Video

Amazon is shutting down Freevee, its free ad-supported streaming service, and folding it into Prime Video.
2 years ago

Wind advisory ends after gusts reached 50 mph in Western WA

A wind advisory has been issued for Western Washington, from the National Weather Service and local meteorologists.
2 years ago

Republican Newhouse wins reelection in Washington’s 4th Congressional District

According to vote counts released Tuesday, Newhouse is ahead by nearly six points in the 4th Congressional District over Jerrod Sessler.
2 years ago

Boeing machinists return to work as more layoffs are announced

Boeing announced it would take several weeks to fully restart airplane production after machinists returned from a seven-week strike.
2 years ago

Seattle tech workers lead the pack when it comes to median earnings

Despite the recent layoffs, Seattle tech workers lead all industries in median income with an average wage of more than $152,000.
2 years ago

Pierce County officials get bigger raises than initially approved

Pierce County is handing out raises approved by the County Council to top elected officials even before they begin their jobs. Sheriff Keith Swank is among several high-ranking Pierce County officials who might receive higher salaries than initially approved by the County Council last year, as reported by the Tacoma News Tribune. A proposed ordinance […]
2 years ago

Jake’s story of his grandfather in World War II honors those on Veterans Day

KIRO Newsradio host Jake Skorheim's grandfather was 19-years-old and the co-pilot of a B-24 shot down in World War II.
2 years ago

On KIRO Newsradio, Gov. Jay Inslee points to Climate Commitment Act as a success

Governor Jay Inslee, the longest-serving governor in the United States, expressed pride in the state’s recent achievements.
2 years ago

Glacier Peak, a ‘very high threat’ volcano, still awaits critical seismometers

Efforts to install additional seismometers around Glacier Peak have encountered delays due to challenging conditions and logistical issues.
2 years ago

Woman allegedly killed father with ice ax in Rainier Valley

A 33-year-old woman has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly killing her father with an ice ax.
2 years ago

Gee Scott: Racist texts show ‘large population’ feels African Americans should go back to picking cotton

Black and Hispanic Americans, including women and children as young as middle school, have received racist text messages.
2 years ago

Salmon scam in Washington: Your sushi often doesn’t contain what you think it does

Researchers have uncovered that salmon products in Washington are frequently mislabeled as wild when they are actually farmed.
2 years ago

Why is Amazon CEO Andy Jassy cutting managers, streamlining processes?

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced earlier this week that the company plans to reduce the number of managers.
2 years ago

Washington hit with steep hike in whooping cough cases

Washington residents are being alerted to a big increase in whooping cough cases in the state, according to the Department of Health.
2 years ago

Democrat Emily Randall wins Washington’s 6th District

Democrat Emily Randall is projected to beat Republican Drew MacEwen 57.1%-42.8% in Washington's 6th Congressional district.
2 years ago

Medved: ‘Americans were in a bad mood. They wanted change.’

Michael Medved, a presidential historian and conservative commentator, shares his insights on the election results.
2 years ago

Economist: Boeing contract will have big impact on housing in Western Washington

The new Boeing contract will likely boost housing demand by increasing incomes and job security for machinists, an economist said.
2 years ago

Closely watched U.S. House 3rd District race in Washington is too close to call

In the 3rd congressional district in Washington, a rematch between U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Joe Kent is too close to call.
2 years ago