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MyNorthwest Lead Editor

Frank Sumrall

Frank Sumrall is the lead editor for MyNorthwest originally from the North Bay in California. After working as an online reporter for The Press Democrat and earning his journalism degree at San Francisco State University, he worked at NorthBay biz Magazine for three years as associate editor before joining Bonneville International and making the move up north. He loves hanging out with his 15 year old cat, Hobbes, and consuming sports on a daily basis.

Rabid bat found near UW campus, King County Health warns

King County Public Health officials are warning people after a rabid bat was found on a busy sidewalk near the University of Washington campus.
8 hours ago

Hit-and-run driver crashes into King County Metro bus in Burien, four injured

A King County Metro Bus was involved in a crash just after 2 a.m. Monday near Ambaum Boulevard S.W. and S.W. 126th Street.
9 hours ago

61-year-old Spokane County arson suspect arrested after admitting starting fire ‘for excitement’

A woman accused of setting a fire in southwest Spokane County has been arrested. Investigators are now looking into whether she’s tied to a string of suspicious fires at the same location.
3 days ago

Tukwila City Council weighs making public camping a criminal offense

The Tukwila City Council is weighing an ordinance that would make camping in public places a criminal offense.
4 days ago

Don’t pop the champagne yet: Seattle’s NBA expansion far from a done deal

But expansion is not guaranteed, no matter how much excitement is concocted with every optimistic word from both NBA and Washington officials.
4 days ago

Costco warns customers that recently purchased plants may be infested with dangerous, invasive pest

Costco is warning customers who recently purchased a desert willow plant that it could be infested with an invasive pest.
7 days ago

13-year-old boy missing from Renton for 10 days, second time he’s gone missing in 10 months

Authorities are asking for the public's help finding a missing 13-year-old boy from Renton.
7 days ago

Sound Transit light rail’s 15-hour suspension caused by train hatch failure

Link light rail service returned to normal after it was suspended between the Northgate and Capitol Hill stations for approximately 15 hours Thursday.
10 days ago

$25K reward offered for information on who caused the deadly Chelan Hills Fire

A reward has been issued for anyone who can tell investigators who sparked the deadly Chelan Hills Fire in Orondo.
10 days ago

Cherished Lake Forest Park restaurant shutting down after nearly 20 years

After nearly 20 years of business, the Lake Forest Bar and Grill is shuttering its doors.
10 days ago

Costco faces class-action lawsuit over protein powder containing heavy metals

Costco is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit over organic protein powder sold in its stores.
11 days ago

Tukwila police recover $100K in stolen property after undercover operation leads to arrest of 16-time convicted felon

A 16-time convicted felon was arrested again after the Tukwila Police Department conducted an undercover operation against the suspect.
11 days ago

Person of interest connected to two Pierce County homicides remains on the loose, considered armed and dangerous

The Pierce County Sheriff's Office released details regarding a person of interest connected to two homicides that occurred at two separate crime scenes Wednesday morning.
12 days ago

Man killed in Tacoma’s Hillsdale neighborhood early Wednesday morning

A man was killed in Tacoma just after 3 a.m. Wednesday morning, the Tacoma Police Department confirmed.
12 days ago

Two boats catch fire on Lake Tapps, spilling fuel and oil into water

Two boats spilled fuel and oil into Lake Tapps after catching fire over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
14 days ago

Microsoft lays off 4,800 employees, including 600 in Washington

Microsoft laid off 4,800 employees Monday, including 600 in Washington. The layoffs accounted for approximately 2.1% of its workforce.
14 days ago

6 people injured in three separate South Seattle shootings overnight Sunday

Six people suffered injuries in three separate shootings in South Seattle Sunday night, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) confirmed.
14 days ago

Greek yogurt chain coming to downtown Seattle near Amazon Spheres, replacing Sub Pop Records

Go Greek Yogurt, an authentic yogurt and frozen yogurt bar and cafe, announced it will open a new location in downtown Seattle later this year.
17 days ago

Fatal house fire in Seattle’s View Ridge neighborhood kills 93-year-old resident

A fatal house fire broke out Friday morning in Seattle's View Ridge neighborhood, killing a 93-year-old resident.
17 days ago

17-year-old arrested for string of armed robberies across multiple counties

The Seattle Police Department arrested a 17-year-old boy for his connection to a series of robberies across multiple counties.
17 days ago

Governor Bob Ferguson among highest-paid governors after earning 7% raise

Governor Bob Ferguson received a 7% raise Wednesday, bringing his salary to $234,275.
18 days ago

Magnitude 3.8 earthquake rattles Western Washington near Oak Harbor

The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network reported a preliminary magnitude 3.8 quake struck just before 11:35 p.m. last night near Oak Harbor.
18 days ago

JBLM service member among two arrested in missing Tacoma man’s death

Two 21-year-olds have been arrested on suspicion of killing a missing Tacoma man, whose remains were found at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
18 days ago

Microsoft’s latest round of layoffs could happen as early as next week, affecting thousands across sales, Xbox

Microsoft is reportedly planning another round of layoffs, expected to be announced as early as next week.
18 days ago