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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.

Stolen 1930 Model A Ford Huckster found in Poulsbo

Deputies with the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office announced they recovered a classic car stolen from a Poulsbo garage last weekend.
2 years ago

Clallam County Sheriff crowdfunds for DNA testing on foot washed ashore

After a foot washed up near Port Angeles, Clallam County investigators have been trying to identify who it belongs to through DNA.
2 years ago

WSDOT announces several major weekend road closures

People may have a hard time getting around this weekend after WSDOT announced several major routes would be closed.
2 years ago

String of WA gun laws heard by House Judiciary Committee

In this most recent legislative session, a series of gun control regulatory bills have been introduced to the legislature.
2 years ago

Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant not running for re-election

In an editorial in The Stranger, Seattle city councilmember Kshama Sawant says she is not running for election.
2 years ago

Pierce County shares thousands of registered voters’ sensitive information

Pierce County officials say the last four social security digits of thousands of voters were released through a public records request.
2 years ago

Auburn coffee stand kidnapping suspect held on $500,000 bail

Auburn police detectives have arrested a man who attempted to kidnap a barista early Monday morning in Auburn.
2 years ago

Two Sequim women dead of possible overdose, 7-year-old found at scene

Deputies responded to a call in Sequim on Jan. 16 where they found the women, ages 34 and 57, dead of an apparent overdose.
2 years ago

Lynnwood mayor ‘appalled’ at lack of transparency around new opioid clinic

Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell is expressing outrage over the way the location of a proposed methadone clinic was revealed.
2 years ago

Two dead, one injured after fiery crash in Tacoma

Tacoma police are investigating a deadly crash early Wednesday morning near the intersection of S 38th Street and Pacific Avenue.
2 years ago

Microsoft, Amazon lays off almost 900 employees in Western Washington

Another tech giant gets ready for more layoffs; this time, Microsoft confirms that it is cutting 5% of its workforce or about 10,000 jobs.
2 years ago

Madonna coming to Climate Pledge Arena for greatest hits tour

Madonna just announced a greatest hits tour, and she's coming to Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena on July 18.
2 years ago

Free school meals bill introduced in WA state house

A bill was introduced to provide breakfast and lunch to all students in the state at no cost to any student that requests one.
2 years ago

Seattle City Light warns customers about scammers

Seattle City Light is warning customers to be careful who to trust, as scammers are calling customers posing as City Light employees.
2 years ago

12 flag tops Space Needle in anticipation of Seahawks vs 49ers

The Seahawks 12th man flag was raised to the top of the Space Needle to celebrate the football team's Wild Card Playoff game
2 years ago

West Seattle Low Bridge reopens Friday afternoon

The Seattle Department of Transportation has completed its repairs on the West Seattle Low bridge, and it will be reopening the afternoon of Friday, Jan 13.
2 years ago

Eastbound SR 520 partially closed again for construction

State Route 520, including the Governor Albert D. Rosellini Bridge over Lake Washington, will be closed over the weekend from Interstate 5 to 92nd NE Street in Bellevue.
2 years ago

Child found in Everett, police looking to reunite with family

Snohomish County Sheriff's Office has found a child and is working to reunite him with his family.
2 years ago

Adrian Diaz officially sworn in as Seattle’s police chief

Adrian Diaz was officially sworn in as the Seattle Police Department Chief of Police after being interim Chief of Police since September 2020
2 years ago

Seattle woman arrested after ‘Austin Powers’ style escape

Police arrested a woman in what they describe as "a scene reminiscent of Austin Powers attempting to 18-point turn a shuttle cart."
2 years ago

Port of Seattle signs pledge to increase awareness of human trafficking

The Port of Seattle is launching new efforts to prevent human trafficking and raise awareness after signing a new pledge.
2 years ago

Tacoma Fire Department asking for more funding as call volumes increase

Emergency Medical Service increase an average of 3.1% per year, but call volumes have increased by 14% this year.
2 years ago

Former WA legislator: Statements in voter pamphlets should be verified

Should candidate statements in voter pamphlets be verified by a third party? Brandi Kruse was joined by a former state legislator to discuss.
2 years ago

Murder suspect arrested in Port Orchard, possibly related to mail thefts

A suspect has been arrested in connection to a deadly shooting in Port Orchard, which could be connected to recent mail theft.
2 years ago