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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.

7-Eleven customer shot trying to stop robbery in Lynnwood

The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven in Lynnwood this morning that resulted in at least one man shot.
2 years ago

Republican doctor drops out of gubernatorial race, eyes US Senate run

Raul Garcia announced he would be withdrawing from the 2024 Washington state gubernatorial race.
2 years ago

Felix Hernandez raises MLB All-Star flag on top of Space Needle

Major League Baseball All-Star Week in Seattle is soon, and Mariners Legend Felix Hernandez raised the All-Star flag on top of the Space Needle.
2 years ago

Seattle Attorney Davison appeals injunction on graffiti enforcement

After a Federal Judge ruled that the city of Seattle needs to stop enforcement of graffiti, City Attorney Ann Davison is looking to appeal that ruling.
2 years ago

Buttigieg in Washington: State’s growth means ‘infrastructure needs to keep up’

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is in Washington, visiting several large infrastructure projects, and he joined Seattle's Morning News to talk about some of these projects.
2 years ago

Suspect held on $2M bail after stabbing at Capitol Hill gas station

Seattle Police are investigating a stabbing early Tuesday outside of a gas station in Capitol Hill that left one man dead and another in custody.
2 years ago

Wildfire smoke, firework smog clears, air quality improves over Puget Sound

The Air Quality Index (AQI) for the Puget Sound is among the worst in the country and world due to what the National Weather Service Seattle calls a mix of smog from Fourth of July fireworks and the nearby wildfire smoke.
2 years ago

Flight to Seattle diverted to Spokane after man makes bomb threat

An investigation is underway after a plane headed to Seattle was diverted to Spokane Wednesday due to a bomb threat
2 years ago

Kent shooting suspects crash into ravine off State Route 18

Kent Police have arrested a man for a shooting in Snoqualmie after he crashed his car into a ravine.
2 years ago

Theo Chocolate to close Seattle factory, resulting in 60 layoffs

Theo Chocolate which has been operating in Seattle since 2006, announced they would be closing their Fremont factory later this year.
2 years ago

Kent police investigate after two shot in apartment

Two people were shot in Kent Thursday morning at an apartment building in West Hill. 
2 years ago

Armed robbery suspects hit semi, crash kills driver on I-5

A rolled-over semi truck is causing backups on southbound I-5 is blocking two lanes of traffic in Tacoma
2 years ago

Expansion joints repairs postponed due to multiple incidents on I-5

Emergency expansion joint repair work will make it difficult to get out of Seattle on southbound I-5 Thursday, June 29.
2 years ago

Seattle homeowner pays $125k settlement for cutting down tree

Cutting down trees to improve his view ended up costing a Seattle man $125,000 after settling a lawsuit with the city.
2 years ago

Boeing supplier and union reach tentative contact, end strike

Spirit AeroSystems, a Kansas-based Aerospace company, has reached a tentative settlement with striking machinists
2 years ago

Alleged burglar stabbed with ‘samurai sword’ after attacking homeowner with pitchfork

A man was stabbed with what Seattle police describe as a "samurai sword" when he was trying to steal from a residence in North Beacon Hill.
2 years ago

Washington abortion numbers: Patients traveling from Idaho surge

A little over a year after the Dobbs v. Jackson's Women's Health Organization ruling, new numbers show that out-of-state abortions in Washington in 2023 have risen by 36% from last year.
2 years ago

Juanita Beach in Kirkland reopens after high levels of bacteria

The water near Kirkland's Juanita Beach is too dangerous for swimming after officials found dangerous levels of bacteria in the waters.
2 years ago

Tunnel boring machine ‘MudHoney’ reaches destination in Wallingford

A new storage tunnel is one step closer to completion after MudHoney, a tunnel boring machine, finished digging its way from Ballard to Wallingford Monday.
2 years ago

Dep. of Ecology plans cleanup at Seattle’s Gas Works Park

Gas Works Park caused considerable environmental damage to the area. Now the DOE is looking into cleaning that contamination up.
2 years ago

Burien City Hall Pride flag stolen

Seattle Police Department (SPD) officers took a man into custody and recovered three handguns following a domestic violence incident.
2 years ago

I-5 South in Seattle reopens after emergency expansion joint repairs

After more than three hours of emergency repairs on Interstate 5, the five-mile backup is starting to clear.
2 years ago

Hurricane Ridge reopens, reaches capacity within 3 hours

After a fire at a lodge in Olympic National Park’s Hurricane Ridge, officials are now saying the park is reopening June 27.
2 years ago

NLRB rules Starbucks violated labor laws at Capitol Hill location

The NLRB issued a ruling Tuesday that Starbucks illegally hampered an employee from testifying at a hearing with the board.
2 years ago