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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.

Iconic Gig Harbor restaurant sold to Anthony’s Restaurants after 53 years

Tides Tavern, an iconic Gig Harbor eatery, is changing hands after the owner sold the establishment to Anthony’s Restaurants.
8 months ago

Seattle City Council briefly suspends meeting after ICE protest disruptions from multiple groups

The Seattle City Council was interrupted Tuesday when two groups flooded the council chambers to have their respective voices heard.
8 months ago

Machete-wielding man taken into custody after 4-hour standoff in Seattle

A 47-year-old man was arrested after a near four-hour standoff with Seattle police officers Tuesday.
8 months ago

Skeletal remains found on WA beach identified as former Oregon mayor

Nearly two decades after skeletal remains washed ashore on a Washington beach, the remains have been identified as Clarence Edwin Asher, a former Oregon mayor.
8 months ago

Pasco woman charged with casting illegal ballots in 2024 election

A woman from Pasco is facing multiple charges after she was accused of casting illegal ballots in the 2024 election.
8 months ago

Seattle named one of the most stressed, burned-out cities in the U.S. for work

Seattle is among the most stressed-out, burned-out, anxious cities when it comes to its employment, according to a new study.
8 months ago

Western WA’s gloomiest month isn’t over, but sunshine is finally on the way

January is western Washington's gloomiest month, according to WeatherSpark, as overcast skies occur approximately 71% of the time.
8 months ago

Mason County deputies investigating after two found dead in Lake Limerick home

Two people were found dead inside a Lake Limerick home Monday, the Mason County Sheriff's Office confirmed.
8 months ago

New bill would regulate Flock license plate cameras across WA

The Washington state Legislature is about to start its 2026 session, and among the most important bills and topics to be discussed is the use of Flock cameras across the state.
8 months ago

27-year-old snowboarder dies after head-first crash at Stevens Pass

A 27-year-old snowboarder died from an accident on Stevens Pass ski area Thursday, Jan. 8.
8 months ago

11 students injured after car crashes into school bus in Pierce County

Eleven kids, reportedly from Collins Elementary, were taken to the hospital. No serious injuries have been suffered, as of this reporting.
8 months ago

DHS identifies two Venezuelan nationals shot by Border Patrol in Portland

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released the names of the people shot by border patrol agents in Portland Thursday.
8 months ago

Microsoft denies reports of 10,000+ job cuts after layoff rumors circulate

Microsoft is denying that it planned to lay off more than 10,000 jobs after reports of mass layoffs began circulating.
8 months ago

Lanes reopened after back half of double dump truck rolled over on I-405 in Bothell

The back half of a double dump truck rolled over on southbound I-405 in Bothell, causing significant delays.
8 months ago

Chains required at Snoqualmie Pass as WSP enforces $500 fines

If you're headed to the passes, make sure to check for chain requirements. WSP is enforcing restrictions at Snoqualmie Pass, checking both cars and trucks.
8 months ago

Seattle Aquarium CEO exits less than a year into tenure

The Seattle Aquarium CEO Patty Sloan's tenure is ending less than a year after it started.
8 months ago

Two hospitalized after stabbing at Freeway Park in Downtown Seattle

A stabbing in downtown Seattle sent two people to the hospital early Wednesday morning.
8 months ago

Alaska Airlines places largest fleet order in history with 110 Boeing planes

Alaska Airlines announced the largest fleet order in its history — 110 planes from Boeing through 2035.
8 months ago

Man gets two life sentences after beating pregnant woman, stabbing rescuer

 A man has been sentenced to two concurrent life sentences for assaulting a pregnant acquaintance and attacking someone who tried to intervene in 2024.
8 months ago

A rare milestone: City of Lakewood reports zero homicides in 2025

The City of Lakewood is entering 2026 celebrating a miraculous achievement — zero homicides over an entire year.
8 months ago

Woman missing since Christmas found dead in Mount Vernon

A woman who had been missing since Christmas was found dead in Mount Vernon on Monday afternoon, the Mount Vernon Police Department confirmed.
8 months ago

Gas line strike closes Seattle’s Eastlake Avenue in both directions Tuesday morning

A significant thoroughfare in Seattle's Eastlake neighborhood is closed off in both directions Tuesday morning after construction crews hit a gas line.
8 months ago

WSP trooper injured in SR 512 crash at Canyon Road in Puyallup

A Washington State Patrol (WSP) trooper suffered injuries after being struck by another driver from behind Monday evening.
8 months ago

Mt. Bachelor receives 6 inches of snow Sunday, more on the way

The Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort received a significant amount of snow on Sunday, with more on the way on Monday.
8 months ago