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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.

Uber more than doubles Puget Sound presence with new Bellevue tower lease

Uber continues to expand in the Puget Sound region after it signed a lease for the Four106 Tower in Bellevue.
5 months ago

Molly Moon’s ice cream now available at select Taco Time locations

Thanks to a new partnership pairing two Pacific Northwest favorites, you can now get Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream at Taco Time.
5 months ago

21-year-old driver dies after losing control, hitting Port Orchard police SUV

A driver died after losing control of his car and crashing into a Port Orchard Police Department vehicle early Thursday morning, WSP confirmed.
5 months ago

WA Rep Emily Randall demands action after Republicans block House Democrats’ war powers resolution to end Middle East conflict

House Democrats tried but failed to pass a war powers resolution in an effort to wrestle the U.S. military out of the Middle East.
5 months ago

Garfield High School evacuated last week after bomb threat demanding Bitcoin

Garfield High School was evacuated last Friday afternoon due to an anonymous bomb threat demanding payment in Bitcoin.
5 months ago

18-year-old grazed in head after Rainier Valley drive-by shooting targets Tesla

One person was injured in a drive-by shooting that happened Wednesday afternoon in Seattle's Rainier Valley neighborhood.
5 months ago

Woodinville-area trailer fire leaves 2 dead, investigators searching for cause

Two people are dead after a trailer fire in Snohomish County, crews with Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue confirmed.
5 months ago

‘A slap in the face’: Patty Murray slams proposed $400M Hanford budget cut

The Trump administration proposed a $400 million cut to the Hanford nuclear site budget, drawing the ire of Senator Patty Murray among others.
5 months ago

Hiring freeze in Tacoma as city eyes $15M budget shortfall

The City of Tacoma has implemented a hiring freeze that will remain in effect through the end of the year to save money.
5 months ago

Pierce County Amazon flex driver accused of stealing $20,000 in packages

A Pierce County woman is accused of stealing hundreds of Amazon packages estimated to be worth $20,000 in total.
5 months ago

Seattle’s First Avenue Bridge operating again after being stuck in open position

The northbound SR 99 First Avenue Bridge in Seattle was stuck in the open position early Wednesday morning.
5 months ago

DUI arrest after wrong-way driver causes fiery crash on I-405 in Renton

A female driver was arrested for DUI after traveling the wrong way on I-405, resulting in a fiery crash in Renton.
5 months ago

Snohomish detectives renew plea for tips in Shelby Wright case, who’s been missing for 22 years

As his birthday passed, Snohomish County detectives are renewing their request for public tips regarding Shelby Wright's disappearance.
5 months ago

Planned northbound I-5 overnight lane closures delayed near Bellingham

The closures on northbound I-5 that were to reduce the highway to one lane overnight Tuesday and Wednesday have been delayed.
5 months ago

Bob Ferguson faces recall effort after failing to fill state campaign finance commission seats

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson is facing a recall effort after he failed to promptly fill multiple seats on the Public Disclosure Commission.
5 months ago

SR 18 reopens fully after truck carrying 80K pounds of potatoes overturned on highway

The westbound lanes of SR 18, near milepost 24, have reopened after a truck carrying 80,000 pounds of potatoes tipped over.
5 months ago

Boeing device helped rescue downed US airmen in Iran, report says

Each airman stranded in Iran was carrying a standard-issue Boeing communication device, known as the Boeing Combat Survivor Evader Locator.
5 months ago

Missing 14-year-old last seen Monday in Seattle found safe

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) found a 14-year-old safely after he went missing Monday afternoon.
5 months ago

Seattle Met has new owners after parent company sale, layoffs begin

Seattle Met, a beloved monthly city magazine documenting news, culture, and lifestyle throughout Seattle, has new owners after its parent company was purchased.
5 months ago

Repeat offender with 19 felonies arrested in Thurston County after car chase

A man with 19 previous felony convictions was arrested once more after stealing a Honda Civic near Tenino and leading authorities on a chase on Friday night.
5 months ago

Woman arrested for reckless DUI driving with 4-year-old child inside car, hits whippet during arrest

A woman was arrested after driving under the influence while a 4-year-old child was in the car with her, the Washington State Patrol confirmed.
5 months ago

Family pleads for help finding Tacoma teen who’s been missing for 5 weeks

A 17-year-old girl from Tacoma has been missing for five weeks now, and the NCMEC is asking for the public’s help to bring her home.
5 months ago

Kitsap deputies, SWAT arrest 10 in Port Orchard warrant operation

Ten people with outstanding warrants were arrested in Port Orchard Thursday, the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.
5 months ago

UW professor claims he was removed as director over comments on Israel, Iran War

A UW professor believes he was removed from a director position over comments he made about Israel and the Iran war.
5 months ago