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.

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.

11 hours 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 day 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.

3 days 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.

5 days 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.

5 days 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.

21 days ago

Covington City Hall cleared after bomb threat Thursday

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

21 days ago

Uber laying off nearly 100 Washington workers as part of company’s largest cuts since 2020

Uber is laying off 93 workers in Washington, the company confirmed in a memo to all staff Wednesday.

22 days ago

Walla Walla man survives bear attack in Alaska after it shreds his face, hands, and feet

Two men, including a 27-year-old man from Walla Walla, survived a bear attack during a hunting trip in Alaska late last month.

24 days ago

Deputy shot during Rainier domestic violence call, 7-hour standoff ends with arrest

A seven-hour standoff in Rainier has ended with one person in custody after a deputy was shot Tuesday night.

24 days ago

Departed Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes breaks silence in first radio interview since leaving SPD

A month after his resignation was requested, Shon Barnes joined "The Gee and Ursula Show" for his first radio interview since leaving the department.

25 days ago

Seahawks WR Cooper Kupp opens new flagship store for family coffee brand in Arkansas

Seattle Seahawks Wide Receiver Cooper Kupp opened a new flagship store for a coffee brand he created with his wife and family.

26 days ago

Thousands of Washington state employees to walk out Monday over stalled contract talks

Thousands of Washington state employees are expected to protest stalled contract negotiations with the state by walking out of work Monday.

26 days ago

Man posed as 49ers player to swindle dozens of women out of $1.3M in dating app fraud

Multiple women in Washington and three other states were swindled out of $1.3 million in a dating-app fraud scheme, federal prosecutors reported.

28 days ago

Seattle teachers authorize strike, putting first day of school in jeopardy

Seattle teachers authorized a strike Wednesday night, putting the first day of school in jeopardy, after they voted overwhelmingly to approve a walkout if needed.

30 days ago

Puyallup domestic violence suspect detonates explosive device, killing himself after long standoff

A domestic violence call in Puyallup ended with a deadly explosion, the Puyallup Police Department confirmed.

30 days ago

Victims identified in Oregon quintuple homicide as suspect found dead by suicide in Enumclaw

Authorities in Enumclaw found the man suspected in a quintuple homicide in Oregon dead inside a pickup truck.