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.

One dead in Seattle school shooting, suspect arrested

One person was killed and a suspect was apprehended in connection with a shooting at Seattle’s Ingraham High School, police say.
4 years ago

Election Day preview: Key races to watch for 2022

KIRO Newsradio presents an Election Day preview guide to some of the key races in Washington state and the Puget Sound area. 
4 years ago

Elections official talks turnout, election security, and midterm results

King County's Director of Elections discusses why voter turnout is down, how secure our elections are, and we can expected midterm results.
4 years ago

Truckers urge caution with snowy conditions on Snoqualmie Pass

Slick roads are hazardous for drivers headed through Snoqualmie Pass, with WSDOT reporting more than 1.5 feet of snow over the weekend.
4 years ago

Box truck loses control, crashes into Seattle home

Around 10:30 a.m. Monday morning, Seattle Fire Department (SFD) responded to the scene where a box truck ran into a home near Green Lake
4 years ago

2022 Election Preview: Secretary Steve Hobbs vs. Julie Anderson

Steve Hobbs and Julie Anderson advanced from August's primary election race for Secretary of State, garnering 40.99% and 13.17% of the vote, respectively.
4 years ago

2022 Election Preview: U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier vs. Matt Larkin

After a back-and-forth race for second place, and the ability to run in the general election, Larkin beat out Dunn by a little over 2% of the vote.
4 years ago

3 deadly crashes in 10 hours, as DUI arrests double

On Thursday, Nov. 3 there were three fatal collisions in King County resulting in the deaths of three people the Washington State Patrol (WSP) said.
4 years ago

Suits: Red wave is coming, ‘it’s a done deal’

With less than a week until the midterms, Bryan Suits said a red wave is coming because Democrats have painted themselves into a corner.
4 years ago

2022 Election Preview: U.S. Senator Patty Murray vs. Tiffany Smiley

Incumbent U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D) and Tiffany Smiley (R) will face off in November's 2022 midterm election.
4 years ago

Housekeeper sues Jeff Bezos for alleged discrimination, workers rights abuses

A discrimination and workers' rights abuse lawsuit has been filed against Jeff Bezos by one of his former housekeepers.
4 years ago

Car drives off overpass on I-5, closing road for hours

After a crash on northbound Interstate 5 near Northgate around 12:53 a.m. Thursday morning, there are backups causing big delays for morning commuters. 
4 years ago

Schrier: Companies ‘taking advantage’ of people through inflation

Rep. Kim Schrier says the real issue is gas companies and grocers abusing the state of the economy to gouge prices from the public
4 years ago

Less than a week away, WA voter turnout lower than last midterm

With less than one week to go until election day, the Washington Secretary of State has released some of the statistics about voter turnout
4 years ago

Incentive program looks to house homeless with help from Seattle landlords

A new incentive program has been set up by the King County Regional Homeless Authority (KCRHA) to encourage landlords to help house homeless people.
4 years ago

Taylor Swift set to visit Seattle for ‘Eras’ tour

After the release of her album 'Midnights,' the multi-genre superstar Taylor Swift has announced that her 'Eras' tour will make a stop in Seattle.
4 years ago

Schrier, Larkin debate who is too extreme for WA voters

The two candidates for Washington's 8th congressional district, incumbent Rep. Kim Schrier and challenger Matt Larkin, participated in a debate Friday.
4 years ago

State Patrol creates tip line in Stevens Pass road rage investigation

After the horrific fatal road rage shooting on US Route 2, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) has established a tip line to get the public’s help.
4 years ago

Police say arrest made in Georgetown murder investigation

Police made an arrest of a 42-year-old man in connection with a double murder in Georgetown.
4 years ago

Use-of-force investigation in to Everett Police who fired Tasers during arrest

Authorities are investigating after a potential use of force incident with Everett police officers, during an arrest of a 31-year-old man.
4 years ago

Washington ends all COVID-19 state of emergency orders on Halloween

The official last day of the COVID-19 state of emergency in Washington state has officially come to an end Oct. 31, 
4 years ago

Virus puts ‘even greater strain’ on hospitals, officials warn

The State Health Department just now confirmed that RSV -- a common respiratory virus that affects children -- is having an impact on local hospitals.
4 years ago

DEVELOPING: All lanes open on the 520 floating bridge

Around 12:40 p.m. reports of a rolled-over semi blocking all westbound lanes of State Route 520, causing backup all the way to 92nd Avenue. 
4 years ago

Alaska airlines to offer priority boarding for those with Kraken jerseys

In an announcement Wednesday, Alaska Airlines said they would be offering priority boarding to anyone wearing a Kraken jersey.
4 years ago