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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.

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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 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

Apartment, car, $2,000: The alleged recruiting offer that cost Brandon Roy his Garfield coaching job

Nearly one year after Brandon Roy was dismissed as Garfield High School's boys' basketball coach, internal records obtained by MyNorthwest have shed light on what led to the surprise firing.
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.
6 months ago

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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 months ago