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.

Seattle International Film Festival kicks off its 50th Anniversary with “Thelma”

The curtain rises in just over a month on the 50th Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF), and cinephiles are buzzing with excitement.
1 year ago

Luxury tiny homes creating a stir in Washington home market

A new trend is emerging in Washington: luxury tiny homes.
1 year ago

Woman arrested after violent attacks and vehicle thefts in Tacoma

Tacoma police arrested a woman late Friday night after she allegedly attacked two men and stole their vehicles.
1 year ago

If you want to go to Mount Rainier, mark Monday on your calendar

Mount Rainier National Park will implement a reservation system for entry during the peak summer months of 2024.
1 year ago

Ways to deal with Seattle grocery store sticker shock

Seattle grocery store sticker shock continues to play havoc on locals, but there are ways to counter high prices.
1 year ago

Protests at Amazon HQ object to use of fossil fuels in Oregon

A protest Wednesday morning at Amazon headquarters pitted activists, objecting to the use of fossil fuels, against company employees trying to get to work.
1 year ago

Jack and Spike: A Baltimorean’s view on the Key Bridge collapse

It's a major catastrophe over 3,000 miles away but to one member of The Jack & Spike Show, the Key Bridge collapse hit close to home.
1 year ago

Wage gap in Washington shows women, minorities continue to get short shrift

The fight for equal pay in Washington is far from over, with women and minorities still on the short end of the wage gap.
1 year ago

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is blooming early this year

The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is a vibrant spring celebration, attracting visitors with its spectacular display of tulips and daffodils. The festival for 2024 is scheduled to run from April 1 to April 30.
1 year ago

Google Chrome moves towards privacy protections for users, may hurt advertisers

The Google Chrome move is part of a broader trend towards greater privacy protections for users but also presents challenges for advertisers and publishers.
1 year ago

Yikes! How much does it take to live comfortably in Seattle?

A recent study by SmartAsset determined that a single person in Seattle must make $119,382.
1 year ago

Another Western Washington pet shelter faces food crisis

The Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County is seeking the public's help.
1 year ago

New pup takes top spot as Seattle’s most popular dog

The American Kennel Club revealed Seattle's top dog. The affable pup is bucking the national trend ranking the French Bulldog No. 1.
1 year ago

Washington puts new laws on the books to become an attorney

The Washington Supreme Court filed a pair of orders approving alternative pathways for someone to become a licensed attorney.
1 year ago

Gas prices up again in the state. See how much month-to-month.

The average price for a gallon of gas in the state is $4.33.
1 year ago

What you should do when you own a product that has been recalled

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced 323 product recalls in 2023. That's the most in seven years.
1 year ago

Pierce County Corrections chief at odds with the employee guild

The Corrections Bureau's Guild has issued Patti Jackson a vote of 'no confidence,' as reported by The Tacoma News Tribune.
1 year ago

Federal Way Police say two shootings are related

Police believe two shootings in Federal Way are related.
1 year ago

Medved: ‘People didn’t really know (or care) there was a primary’

Medved believes that people are unhappy with their choices during this presidential cycle.
1 year ago

Construction jobs shrink in Seattle metro area

Construction jobs shrunk by 4% last year in the Seattle metro area, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.
1 year ago

Teen girl shot near Seattle’s Garfield High School likely not intended target

The Seattle Police Department reported a shooting occurring near Garfield High School. The incident happened in the 400 block of 23rd Avenue.
1 year ago

How Washington’s latest carbon auction impacts gas prices, environment

It's not an easy concept to explain, but the state's Carbon Emission Auctions are clearly impacting gas prices and the environment.
1 year ago

Is ex-Secretary of State Kim Wyman running for that office again?

Rumors are spreading that former Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman is running for that office again.
1 year ago

Seattle nightclub becomes first to mix striptease and spirits

A SoDo nightclub will become the first nude establishment to serve alcohol in the state.
1 year ago