MyNorthwest Content Editor

L.B. Gilbert

L.B. Gilbert is a Content Editor for MyNorthwest.com, originally from Morrison, Colorado. He has since graduated from Seattle University with a degree in journalism and political science, becoming the Investigative Editor of the school's student newspaper 'The Spectator.' He enjoys cooking, reading, and any activity in the outdoors, especially skiing and rock climbing.

Optimism Brewing sells Capitol Hill location to Stoup Brewing

Ballard's Stoup Brewing is expanding to Capitol Hill later this summer after announcing they would be buying Optimism Brewing.
3 years ago

Two Bellevue teens in hospital after overdosing on fentanyl

Bellevue Police are reporting that two teens were sent to the hospital Tuesday after a suspected fentanyl overdose.
3 years ago

SPD Report: Officer was driving 74 mph before killing pedestrian

A new report has been released about the SPD officer that hit and killed a pedestrian while driving to an emergency call in January.
3 years ago

Community helps Seattle police catch alleged stabber in Magnolia

Seattle police are thanking vigilant residents in the Magnolia neighborhood who helped them catch a stabbing suspect.
3 years ago

Race against clock looking for missing WA submersible near Titanic

Five people are missing underwater after an expedition near the wreckage of the Titanic on an Everett company's submersible vessel.
3 years ago

Fire Marshal calls for state mobilization to fight Oasis wildfire

The Washington State Fire Marshal's office has authorized state mobilization for a large wildfire spreading in Walla Walla County.
3 years ago

Ex-Sheriff on failed Seattle drug laws: ‘Look at what this city has become’

As Seattle works to reconcile drug laws, a former sheriff said politicians aren't funding tools needed to keep people safe.
3 years ago

Gee: ‘Graffiti should be a felony’ as Seattle ends enforcement

Gee Scott says Seattle's graffiti enforcement problem is out of control with police being unable to make arrests for graffiti.
3 years ago

March protests safety conditions after downtown Seattle shooting

After a pregnant woman was killed in a random shooting in downtown Seattle, a woman is organizing a safety march this Saturday.
3 years ago

Lingerie company refunds nearly $700K for deceptive subscription service

An online lingerie apparel company must pay refunds of $695,000 for deceptively enrolling customers into a subscription service.
3 years ago

1 dead, at least 3 injured in Seattle after wave of overnight shootings

Three shootings happened in the past 24 hours in Seattle, with at least three people reported injured and one dead.
3 years ago

Striking researchers, postdocs reach tentative agreement with UW

After a week-long strike, researchers and post-doctoral workers have reached a tentative agreement with the UW.
3 years ago

Seattle to get new area code as 206 runs out of numbers

There's a new area code to look out for when you are trying to separate the transplants from the Seattle natives.
3 years ago

Costco recalls frozen fruit brand over hepatitis concerns

Costco is recalling frozen fruit sold in multiple states, including Washington, because it may be contaminated with hepatitis A.
3 years ago

Downtown Seattle back to nearly half of pre-pandemic foot traffic

Workers are coming back to downtown Seattle according to new numbers released by the DSA, which shows that downtown is slowly recovering.
3 years ago

Property damage still illegal in Seattle after judge clarifies decision

While Seattle Police initially said they were not able to enforce property damage laws, a judge clarified that the law can be enforced.
3 years ago

Suspect in Redmond kidnapping case held on $250K bond

A suspect is being held in jail on $250,000 bond in Redmond after an attempted kidnapping of two teen girls last week.
3 years ago

Study: Seattleites on minimum wage need 80 hour weeks to afford rent

A new study shows that to afford the minimum wage worker needs to work nearly 80 hours a week to afford rent.
3 years ago

New portal to reimburse fines of overturned WA drug cases

Washington state will launch an online portal for fines paid in overturned drug cases through a new web portal launching next month.
3 years ago

King County woman, puppy exposed to bat with rabies

An East King County woman and her puppy are being treated after an encounter with a rabid bat outside their home.
3 years ago

12-year-old charged with arson at Lacey mushroom farm

The 12-year-old girl arrested and suspected of arson at an abandoned mushroom farm near Lacey in late May has now been charged.
3 years ago

Kayaker missing, presumed dead after boat overturns on Lake Crescent

Park officials say a man drowned while kayaking with his fiancee on Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park
3 years ago

Seattle City Hall Park reopens, hoping to shed troubled past

After being closed for almost two years, Seattle City Hall Park has reopened, hoping that several improvements will help keep the park safe.
3 years ago

Pregnant woman, unborn child, die in Belltown shooting

A 34-year-old woman and her unborn child died in a shooting Tuesday morning in Belltown, according to Seattle Police.
3 years ago