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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.

Kittitas County deputies seize two ‘malnourished’ dogs in animal neglect case

Two dogs were seized due to possible animal neglect in Ellensburg, the Kittitas County Sheriff's Office confirmed.
4 months ago

Armed and dangerous man wanted in Oak Harbor after domestic violence assault

The Oak Harbor Police Department is searching for an "armed and dangerous" man who is currently wanted on multiple violent felony and misdemeanor charges.
4 months ago

Black ice causes multiple crashes, 5-mile backup on eastbound Tacoma Narrows Bridge

All eastbound lanes of SR 16 on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge were blocked for two hours early Monday morning due to multiple crashes.
4 months ago

WA AG sues Kalshi, alleges illegal gambling through prediction market

Washington filed a lawsuit Friday against Kalshi alleging it actively circumvents state gambling laws so users can place "prediction wagers" on nearly anything.
4 months ago

Voodoo Doughnut continues WA expansion with new Puget Sound-area location

Voodoo Doughnut is expanding once again in Washington with a new location coming to Tacoma.
4 months ago

75,000 march throughout Seattle as multiple WA cities participate in ‘No Kings’ movement

Several "No Kings" rallies took place Saturday throughout Washington, including an estimated 75,000 people who marched through downtown Seattle.
4 months ago

Fatal house fire in Seattle’s Cherry Hill claims life of 87-year-old woman

An 87-year-old woman died from a house fire in Seattle’s Cherry Hill neighborhood Thursday evening.
4 months ago

Oak Harbor man arrested for animal cruelty after bringing two dead cats to vet clinic

An Oak Harbor resident has been accused of animal cruelty after a veterinary clinic reported that two of his cats died under "suspicious circumstances."
4 months ago

Arlington man charged with theft in $80K workers’ comp fraud case

An Arlington resident is facing a charge of first-degree theft after Washington L&I conducted a workers’ compensation fraud investigation.
4 months ago

Mason County deputies capture armed suspect connected to double homicide

A man wanted in connection with a double homicide investigation is now in custody, according to the Mason County Sheriff's Office.
4 months ago

King County Assessor charged with violating restraining order against ex-fiancée

The Seattle City Attorney's office filed criminal charges this week against King County Assessor John Wilson.
4 months ago

Epic Games lays off 1,000 employees, including 82 in Bellevue

Epic Games, the video game company behind Fortnite, announced Tuesday that it is laying off 1,000 employees, affecting 82 employees in Bellevue.
4 months ago

Seattle most valuable office buildings, skyscrapers lose $3.7B in value as vacancies surge

All those empty office buildings in downtown Seattle are dragging down property values, according to newly-released King County Assessor data.
4 months ago

Seattle, King County removing César Chávez’s name from park after abuse allegations

The City of Seattle, in conjunction with King County officials, has agreed to remove César Chávez's name from a park located in the South Park neighborhood.
4 months ago

‘Cursed’ Ganesh statue listed on Craigslist by Everett man after he claims it ‘ruined his life’

An Everett man posted a peculiar item for sale on Craigslist last Thursday — a "cursed brass Ganesh statue" from his home.
5 months ago

Maple Valley house fire extinguished after crews shuttle water from a mile away

A house fire broke out in Maple Valley Tuesday morning, according to Puget Sound Fire, with firefighters needing to shuttle water in from more than a mile away.
5 months ago

Seattle SuperSonics’ return moves closer as NBA expansion vote begins

NBA governors are set to undergo a two-day vote to begin the process of expanding the league from 30 teams to 32 teams Tuesday. This is the first vote within the league to expand into Las Vegas and return professional men's basketball to Seattle.
5 months ago

Body of unidentified young man discovered in Lake Fenwick in Kent, police investigating

The body of a man was discovered face down in Lake Fenwick on Monday afternoon, the Kent Police Department confirmed.
5 months ago

‘He remarried fairly quickly’: Trump further criticizes Joe Kent in remarks to press

The fallout between Joe Kent and President Donald Trump continues, as the president made further remarks to the press about his departure from the White House.
5 months ago

Suspect with 97 prior arrests taken into custody again after retail theft spree

A man was arrested for the 98th time by the Thurston County Sheriff's Office after going on a retail theft "spree."
5 months ago

Mustang driver flees at 130 mph in Thurston County, car found abandoned in DuPont

A driver of a Ford Mustang evaded authorities in Thurston County after reaching speeds of approximately 130 miles per hour.
5 months ago

Will ICE agents be at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport?

A spokesperson said the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is operating normally, and that security wait times are fine, as of this reporting.
5 months ago

Five people injured after multi-vehicle crash on northbound I-5

Five people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on northbound I-5 just north of S. 188th Street, exit 152, early Monday morning.
5 months ago

‘I’m not going to accept it’: Pierce County sheriff warns against bill allowing state to remove sheriffs

KIRO host John Curley had Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank on to discuss Senate Bill 5974, a bill that allows the state to remove elected sheriffs.
5 months ago