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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.

‘Dangerous’ inmate escapes Western State Hospital in Lakewood, not detected for 12 hours

Law enforcement is actively searching for a Western State Hospital inmate who escaped at approximately 8 p.m. on March 31.
5 months ago

West Seattle arrest ends near-decade search for WA’s ‘Most Wanted’ fugitive

A suspect on Washington’s Most Wanted list from nearly a decade ago was finally taken into custody after evading arrest for years.
5 months ago

Multi-county police chase ends in 4-hour I-5 standoff near Chehalis

A police standoff shut down I-5 near Chehalis for multiple hours Thursday evening, WSDOT confirmed.
5 months ago

2-year-old child found in Silverdale, reunited with family

A 2-year-old child has been found in Silverdale by the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office, and now the department has located his family.
5 months ago

Iran launches attack against Amazon cloud data center in Bahrain

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched an attack on an Amazon cloud computing center in Bahrain, state media outlet IRNA news agency reported.
5 months ago

Tacoma psychiatric hospital patient dies after assault by another patient

A female patient beaten by another patient at a Tacoma psychiatric hospital last month has died after succumbing to her injuries.
5 months ago

Fatal overnight shooting at Skyway apartment complex leaves 1 dead, 1 injured

Deputies are investigating a fatal shooting at a Skyway apartment complex overnight, the King County Sheriff's Office confirmed.
5 months ago

I-5 northbound off-ramp to MLK Way reopens after fatal pedestrian crash

The Washington State Patrol is investigating a fatal car vs. pedestrian crash on northbound I-5 near Boeing Access Road early Tuesday morning.
5 months ago

I-5 reopens in DuPont after semi-truck crash spills 100 gallons of diesel

All lanes have reopened on northbound I-5 in DuPont after a semi-truck slammed into a barrier and spilled fuel.
5 months ago

Federal lawsuit filed against SeaTac Motel 6s over alleged sex trafficking of minor

Another lawsuit has been filed against multiple Motel 6 locations in King County for allegedly allowing, facilitating, profiting from, and concealing sex trafficking.
5 months ago

SEA Airport launching nonstop flights to Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific

Nonstop flights to Hong Kong have returned to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), the airport confirmed.
5 months ago

One teen dies, six others injured in single-vehicle crash in Bremerton

One teenager died while six other juveniles were injured in a single-vehicle crash Saturday night in Bremerton, the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office confirmed.
5 months ago

Nearly 70 Starbucks employees laid off after Seattle store closures

Starbucks is laying off 69 workers at five Seattle stores that were previously announced to close.
5 months ago

Three men hospitalized after violent robbery at West Seattle encampment

The robbery happened Sunday at approximately 1 p.m. at a tent encampment inside Rotary Viewpoint Park, near 35th Avenue S.W. and S.W. Alaska Street.
5 months ago

Molly Moon’s to open 12th Puget Sound-area location in April

Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream is opening its 12th location, this time in Kirkland.
5 months ago

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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 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."
5 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.
5 months ago