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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.

Restaurant owner sentenced to prison for stealing $515,000 from elderly woman with dementia

The former owner of a Lake Sammamish restaurant was sentenced to 30 months for stealing from a former elderly customer after befriending her via wire fraud and false tax returns.
5 months ago

2.9-magnitude earthquake occurs north of Olympia

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck north of Olympia early Wednesday morning, according to the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network.
5 months ago

Honda recalls more than 65,000 vehicles over display panel issue

More than 60,000 Hondas are being recalled due to an issue with the vehicle's display panel, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration confirmed.
5 months ago

Seattle street takeover turns violent as 52-year-old man is assaulted in Belltown

A 52-year-old man was allegedly assaulted during a street takeover in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood over the weekend.
5 months ago

Man who sold 100K fentanyl pills through the dark web sentenced to 42 months

A man from Puyallup was sentenced to 42 months in prison for selling fentanyl tainted pills through a "dark web" marketplace.
5 months ago

EPA announces settlement for $668M cleanup of Seattle’s Lower Duwamish Waterway

More than 100 different parties responsible for releasing hazardous substances into the Lower Duwamish Waterway in Seattle have agreed to a settlement with EPA.
5 months ago

Two dogs saved by Lacey Fire crews after crawl space and ravine rescues

Two dogs were rescued by Lacey firefighters in separate incidents last weekend.
5 months ago

5 arrested after children were found in unsafe conditions during search warrant near Hobart

Five people were arrested near the unincorporated area of Hobart for creating unsafe conditions for children, in addition to possessing drugs, committing mail theft, and ID fraud.
5 months ago

O’Reilly Auto Parts ordered to pay $5.6M over discrimination against pregnant employees in WA

O’Reilly Auto Parts has been ordered to pay $5.6 million to more than 50 Washington women over systemic discrimination against pregnant employees.
5 months ago

Lawsuit over denied WA Capitol press credentials for conservative media personalities moves to federal court

Three conservative media personalities are suing the state legislature after they were denied press credentials during the current legislative session.
5 months ago

Starbucks to open Nashville corporate office, offering relocation to some Seattle employees

Starbucks, the world's largest coffee chain, is establishing a corporate operations office in Nashville later this year.
5 months ago

Purdy stabbing victims remembered for community service, suspect’s family calls WA’s mental health system ‘broken’

Three victims from last week's fatal stabbing in Purdy are being remembered for their community service within their West Pierce County Community.
5 months ago

Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting in Pacific following domestic violence dispute

The Pacific Police Department is warning residents to avoid 5th Avenue N.E. and Milwaukee Boulevard N. due to an officer-involved shooting.
5 months ago

3 hospitalized after crash on Aurora Avenue in Seattle

An overnight crash on Aurora Avenue N. sent three people to the hospital, the Seattle Police Department confirmed.
5 months ago

Bellingham teenager missing since Monday after not returning home from school

A teenager from Bellingham has been reported missing, the Washington State Patrol reported.
5 months ago

2 Line service suspended in Bellevue after early morning disruption

Light rail service has been suspended along the 2 Line from the Spring District Station in Bellevue to downtown Redmond Tuesday morning.
5 months ago

Early morning apartment fire displaces 41, injures 2 in Everett

A fire broke out in an Everett apartment building early Monday morning, injuring two people and displacing 41.
5 months ago

‘Going for the hat trick’: Teen detained 3 times in one night at Tukwila store

A teenager was detained three separate times at the same store Friday night, according to the Tukwila Police Department.
5 months ago

Man dies after stabbing at Covington pool, suspect found in woods

A man died from a stabbing Sunday near a pool in a Covington neighborhood, the King County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. 
5 months ago

Ejected driver allegedly threatens good Samaritan with gun after I-5 rollover crash

A driver pulled a gun on a bystander after he was thrown from his car and knocked unconscious in a crash on I-5 near Milton early Sunday morning.
5 months ago

Amazon to invest $50 billion in OpenAI under new AI partnership

Amazon is investing $50 billion in OpenAI as part of a new partnership the two companies are launching.
5 months ago

Once-beloved food hall evicted from Westlake Center after years of unpaid rent

Asean Streat Food Hall has been evicted from the center after failing to pay rent since 2023, according to King County court documents.
5 months ago

Three arrested after stolen cars found driving ‘in tandem’ in Tukwila

Three people were arrested Wednesday after the Tukwila Police Department found two separately stolen cars driving "in tandem."
5 months ago

Hazmat response issued for ammonia leak on commercial vessel in Seattle

A hazmat response was issued for a commercial vessel Friday morning, the Seattle Fire Department stated, after receiving reports of an ammonia leak.
5 months ago