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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.

Two-month manhunt ends with arrest of domestic violence suspect in Thurston County

A two-month-long manhunt for a "high lethality" domestic violence suspect ended with his arrest, the Thurston County Sheriff's Office confirmed Thursday.
7 months ago

Four injured, including two children, after SUV crashes into coffee stand in Kitsap County on Christmas Eve

Four people, including two children, were injured in a crash Wednesday night near Port Orchard, the Washington State Patrol confirmed.
7 months ago

Suspect arrested after ramming Seattle police car during marijuana farm burglary

A suspect attempting to burglarize a commercial marijuana farm was arrested by the SPD after he struck a patrol car during an attempt to flee police.
7 months ago

Three teenagers arrested after Christmas Day shooting at Tacoma gas station

A Christmas Day shooting at a Tacoma gas station resulted in the arrest of three teenagers.
7 months ago

VIDEO: Suspect steals WSP vehicle after pushing officer during freeway encounter

A man was arrested after pushing a Washington State Patrol (WSP) officer and stealing her vehicle on Thursday, Christmas Day.
8 months ago

Stolen truck belonging to elderly cancer patient recovered in Grays Harbor County

A truck owned by an elderly person with cancer has been recovered after it was stolen in Port Angeles, the Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.
8 months ago

Idaho runaway found hiding at Mason County home

A missing teen from Idaho was found in Mason County by the Moscow Police Department earlier this week.
8 months ago

Bellevue seafood company recalls 80,000+ bags of shrimp over radioactive contamination concerns

A Bellevue-based seafood company is recalling more than 80,000 bags of frozen raw shrimp because they were prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions.
8 months ago

Investigators find vehicle of interest in SR 509 crash that killed WSP trooper

The Tacoma Police Department is actively searching for a "vehicle of interest" that was involved in the crash that killed WSP Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting Friday night.
8 months ago

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport expects busiest holiday travel day Tuesday

The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is expecting Tuesday to be this year's busiest day of the Christmas travel season.
8 months ago

5 hospitalized, including 4-year-old, after violent crash was caused by someone fleeing police

A multi-vehicle crash on Sunday resulted in five people being hospitalized, according to the Puyallup Police Department, including a 4-year-old who is in critical condition.
8 months ago

As WA’s roads fall apart, Ferguson wants to ‘focus on the basics with $2.1B transportation investment

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson is proposing a $2.1 billion investment in transportation, overhauling the state's transportation spending priorities.
8 months ago

Religious group sues Everett School District over access restrictions

LifeWise Academy, a religious educational group, threatens to sue Everett School District over access restrictions.
8 months ago

Mukilteo teen missing for a week found dead, police investigating

A missing teenager has been found dead, the Mukilteo Police Department confirmed.
8 months ago

Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson names leaders for Human Services, Education, and Transportation

Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson continues to establish her leadership team moments before her tenure kicks off Jan. 1.
8 months ago

Fatal three-car crash shuts down SR 28 in Grant County

SR 28 is blocked in Grant County due to a fatal three-car crash early Thursday morning.
8 months ago

Woman killed in Spanaway house fire, Pierce County investigating

A woman died in a house fire in Spanaway Wednesday, Central Pierce Fire & Rescue confirmed.
8 months ago

142 mph winds recorded in Coldwater Ridge during windstorm

AccuWeather recorded an even stronger gust of wind in Coldwater Ridge — a gust of 142 mph.
8 months ago

White Center high school students arrested after deputies find guns on campus

Multiple students were arrested in White Center after weapons were found on a high school campus.
8 months ago

Newhouse, one of 10 Republicans who voted to impeach Trump, not seeking reelection in 2026

Washington Congressman Dan Newhouse (R-WA) announced he will not seek reelection in 2026.
8 months ago

Highway 410 in Enumclaw reopens after significant road damage

Highway 410 between Enumclaw and Greenwater reopened on Tuesday despite the Enumclaw Police Department stating the conditions had "significantly worsened."
8 months ago

Blizzard warning issued for Cascades and Olympics as up to two feet of snow looms

A blizzard warning has been issued for a huge swath of the Cascade and Olympic Mountains.
8 months ago

WA flooding leads to first confirmed flood fatality in Snohomish County

The first flood-related death in Washington has been confirmed by the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office.
8 months ago

Flash Flood Warning: White River levee breach forces overnight evacuations in Pacific

Pacific residents are being asked to evacuate early Tuesday due to a levee failure on the White River.
8 months ago