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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.

All westbound SR 18 lanes reopen after crash near Tiger Mountain summit

All westbound lanes of SR 18 were blocked at I-90 in Snoqualmie for nearly an hour due to a crash near the Tiger Mountain summit.
13 days ago

Motorcycle crash blocks lanes on northbound I-5 in Kent near SR 516

Up to five lanes on northbound I-5 in Kent near SR 516 were blocked after two cars and a motorcycle crashed.
16 days ago

Panel adopts proposed 2-year salary freeze for Gov. Bob Ferguson; final vote in February

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson won’t get a pay raise for the next two years.
16 days ago

Man killed, another wounded in early-morning Burien shooting, no arrests made

One man was killed in a shooting in Burien early Friday morning, the King County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.
16 days ago

Machete bus attack suspect currently missing after leaving King County treatment center

A man who previously attacked a King County Metro bus with a machete is missing from an in-custody treatment facility he was staying at.
19 days ago

Long-term Grays Harbor standoff stretches into Monday after domestic violence call

A domestic violence incident in Grays Harbor Sunday night resulted in a standoff with law enforcement that has stretched into Monday.
20 days ago

Woman shot in chest inside Milton home, suspect at large

According to the Milton Police Department, multiple bullets tore through a home early Thursday morning, hitting the woman once in the chest.
24 days ago

30 dogs rescued from Whatcom County shelter in animal cruelty probe

Approximately 30 dogs were rescued from an "animal cruelty situation" by detectives with the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office Tuesday.
25 days ago

Former Seattle Police Department Chief Shon Barnes lands private-sector job

Shon Barnes, the former chief of the Seattle Police Department, is taking his public-safety experience into the private sector, joining MissionRT to advise law-enforcement agencies.
25 days ago

Multi-car crash blocks Aurora Avenue early Wednesday morning

At least two cars were involved in an early morning crash Wednesday on Aurora Avenue N. that blocked multiple lanes.
25 days ago

Costco faces federal lawsuit accusing retailer of selling products linked to child and forced labor

Costco is facing a new federal lawsuit in Oregon accusing the retailer of selling hundreds of products linked to child and forced labor.
1 month ago

1 person shot on I-5 near King-Pierce County line, WSP searching for black SUV

Washington State Patrol (WSP) is investigating an early morning shooting on I-5 near the King-Pierce County line.
1 month ago

Seattle pizza chains launch limited-time collabs with Taco Time, Ivar’s this October

Multiple Seattle-based pizza chains are launching partnerships with other Puget Sound favorite establishments Thursday.
1 month ago

WDFW seeks public’s help identifying two men who allegedly poached black bear in Oso

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is searching for two men allegedly caught on camera hunting while trespassing on private property.
1 month ago

Seattle Councilmember Kettle warns Katie Wilson’s budget caps police staffing at 15-year low

Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle warned that Mayor Katie Wilson’s proposed budget could put Seattle’s recent public safety progress at risk.
1 month ago

Seattle minimum wage rising to more than $22 an hour in 2027

Seattle workers can expect a pay increase in the new year, as the city’s minimum wage will rise to $22.14 an hour on Jan. 1.
1 month ago

Tacoma officer-involved shooting kills man during domestic assault response Sunday

A deadly officer-involved shooting that happened in Tacoma on Sunday is under investigation.
1 month ago

Portland police K9 Kylo killed in officer-involved shooting on what was supposed to be the dog’s last shift

A K9 with the Portland Police Bureau was killed in an officer-involved shooting Thursday that resulted in the suspect's death.
1 month ago

Seattle school bus drivers authorize strike as Zūm contract talks stall over retirement plan

Hundreds of Seattle school bus drivers have authorized a strike amid a contract dispute with Zūm Transportation, the drivers' union confirmed.
1 month ago

Microsoft cuts 300 more Washington jobs as gaming division continues its restructuring

Microsoft is cutting about 300 Washington jobs as the company continues restructuring its gaming division.
1 month ago

Marysville police shut down 21 illicit massage businesses in Snohomish County investigation

The Marysville Police Department said its investigation into illicit massage businesses is prompting a broader law-enforcement effort across Snohomish County.
1 month ago

Man shot and killed in downtown Des Moines early Sunday, suspect at large

Police are looking for a shooting suspect who killed a man in downtown Des Moines early Sunday morning.
1 month ago

Court rejects attempt to block Pierce County charter amendment that would remove elected sheriff

Multiple Pierce County officials are suing the county to challenge a proposal that would change the position of sheriff from elected to appointed.
2 months ago

Covington City Hall cleared after bomb threat Thursday

The Covington City Hall has been cleared after it was evacuated following a bomb threat.
2 months ago