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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.

Snow could return to Puget Sound next week as temperatures plummet

A cold weather pattern is headed toward the Puget Sound region next week, with an increased likelihood of snow.
2 years ago

Mill Creek home destroyed in fire was 90% renovated

A home under renovation in Mill Creek was destroyed in a fire early Friday.
2 years ago

Seattle tech workers have some of the worst ‘layoff anxiety’ in the US

Thousands have been affected by recent layoffs at some of the largest tech companies in the world, and layoff anxiety is running rampant.
2 years ago

Washington state Legislature considers rolling back strict pursuit laws

Washington state legislature is moving forward with a bill that is looking to scale back on strict police pursuit laws in place.
2 years ago

Man allegedly attacks woman with machete in Tacoma RV

Tacoma police responded to a fight between a woman and a man with a machete Wednesday. The victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
2 years ago

‘Millions of federal dollars on the table’ for universal school meals

Two pieces of legislation are advancing in the Washington state Legislature this week that would help provide meals to every student.
2 years ago

Seattle City Council renames street for beloved community leader

The Seattle City Council has approved changing the name of a street in honor of D'Vonne Pickett Jr., who was murdered in 2022.
2 years ago

‘Major collision’ on NB I-5 in Everett causes big delays

A crash on northbound Interstate 5 is causing major delays just north of the State Route 526 interchange in Everett.
2 years ago

Contractor fined over $400K in trench collapse death of worker

A contractor in Kent will be fined for violating safety regulations after a trench collapse led to the death of a construction worker.
2 years ago

UW Medicine: ‘First impressions are crucial’ in love this Valentine’s Day

Can't get that special someone out of your head? Could it be love, or is it just a chemical cocktail of dopamine and serotonin?
2 years ago

Bellevue police looking for lost 69-year-old man with Alzheimer’s

Bellevue police are asking for the public’s help to find a man with Alzheimer’s disease who walked away from his home on Monday morning.
2 years ago

Special election results to watch in Washington state tonight

Washington state is holding a special election Tuesday, Feb. 14, and voters across the state will be able to vote on important legislation
2 years ago

Two cars test track on possible light rail ‘starter line’ in Bellevue

Sound Transit is exploring starting light rail service on the Eastside despite delays in construction connecting to the main line.
2 years ago

Light snow, cold temps across Puget Sound on Valentine’s Day

Love is in the air, but that's not all -- snow is a possibility across the Puget Sound for Valentine's Day.
2 years ago

Schools across western Washington announce snow closures, delays

Light snow and below-freezing conditions are creating a mixture of rain, slush, snow, and ice on roadways around the Puget Sound region.
2 years ago

Magnolia elementary school closed after fire damages school

Classes at a Magnolia elementary school are canceled Monday after a fire broke out, and it appears that it was started intentionally.
2 years ago

Coast Guard rescues two from dangerous conditions in Hood Canal

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two people Sunday who were unable to maneuver their rowboat due to weather conditions in the Hood Canal.
2 years ago

West Seattle arson suspect allegedly set himself, apartment on fire

A man is facing arson charges after allegedly setting an apartment and himself on fire in West Seattle Sunday morning.
2 years ago

Possible meth lab caught fire in Chinatown encampment

Seattle police responded to the scene of an encampment fire that may have been a meth lab on Thursday afternoon.
2 years ago

Fred Meyer in Auburn donates Powerball winnings to food bank

The Auburn Fred Meyer store that sold Monday's $754.6 million winning Powerball ticket donated its share of the jackpot to a local food bank.
2 years ago

Microsoft announces next round of layoffs in Washington

An additional 900 workers in Washington are being laid off, and these cuts bring the total number of layoffs to 1,495.
2 years ago

Lawmakers consider bill to stop employers ‘unjustly’ searching vehicles

Factory workers are telling state lawmakers that their vehicles are being 'unjustly' searched by their employers.
2 years ago

Seattle food truck, café regulations remain post-pandemic

Your favorite food truck and outdoor sidewalk café you found during the pandemic are officially sticking around,
2 years ago

Auburn woman attends Biden’s State of the Union with Sen. Murray

“When families cannot access child care, we’re talking about having to leave a job, not being able to put food on the table — really serious consequences."
2 years ago