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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.

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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 months ago

Firefighter injured as Marysville house fire destroys home, RV on New Years

A firefighter with the Marysville Fire District was injured while fighting a house fire early Thursday.
9 months ago

Man arrested near Space Needle after carrying shotgun during New Year’s Eve celebration

The SPD arrested a man during the New Year’s Eve celebration under the Space Needle after it was reported that he was carrying a partially-concealed shotgun.
9 months ago

Fire destroys storage facility in University Place, multiple roads closed Friday morning

A fire broke out at a storage facility in University Place, causing the closures of 70th Avenue and 24th Street early Friday.
9 months ago

Six vehicles involved in I-5 crash in Tacoma early New Year’s Day

A crash involving six vehicles occurred on I-5 in Tacoma just before 1 a.m. on New Year's Day. Nine people were involved in the crash in total.
9 months ago

Man shot and killed in Tacoma’s east side early New Year’s Day

A fatal shooting occurred in Tacoma in the early hours of New Year's Day, the Tacoma Police Department confirmed.
9 months ago

Katie Wilson sworn in as Seattle mayor during public City Hall ceremony

Seattle mayor-elect Katie Wilson will officially be sworn in at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2, during a public ceremony at City Hall.
9 months ago

US 2 reopens between Skykomish and Stevens Pass on New Year’s Day

US 2 will reopen between Skykomish, milepost 50, and Stevens Pass, milepost 64, Thursday, New Year's Day.
9 months ago

Fog strikes Seattle ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations

A dense fog advisory has been issued for Seattle's Belltown neighborhood on New Year's Eve.
9 months ago

Seattle police arrest 25-year-old man with more than $200K in outstanding warrants

A 25-year-old man with more than $210,000 in outstanding warrants was arrested by the Seattle Police Department Monday.
9 months ago

Seattle sees winter freeze, but meteorologists say it could get much colder

This cold snap marks a big turn from unseasonably warm weather earlier this month, but it is nowhere near as cold as it could get this winter.
9 months ago

Woman killed in 2-alarm apartment fire in Lynnwood, 20 people displaced

More than 70 firefighters were required to fight the fire at The Martin at Meadowdale apartment complex in Lynnwood.
9 months ago