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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.

17-year-old girl arrested for strangling woman to death in Vancouver

A 17-year-old girl was arrested in Clark County after allegedly strangling a woman to death in Vancouver.
10 months ago

Suspect accused of vandalizing WA State Capitol, damaging artifacts has been released

A suspect broke into the Washington State Capitol Building Sunday night and damaged several facilities and historical artifacts, the governor confirmed.
10 months ago

High school cross-country runner hit by truck in Puyallup

A high school cross-country athlete was hit by a truck during a team run Monday afternoon in Puyallup.
10 months ago

$23M overhaul planned for Seattle’s aging monorail station

Seattle’s aging monorail station at Seattle Center is getting a $23 million renovation plan once the World Cup ends.
10 months ago

Starbucks workers protest mass store closures, layoffs outside Seattle HQ

Starbucks baristas and local union leaders are planning a protest at the company's headquarters, located in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood, at 12 p.m. Monday.
10 months ago

Two teenagers missing from Renton area since Saturday night

The teenagers were last seen on Oct. 4 at approximately 10:30 p.m. near S.E. 172nd Lane and 120th Lane S.E. The missing persons alert was sent out the following night.
10 months ago

Car crashes into apartment building stairway in Mountlake Terrace

A car crashed into the stairway of a Mountlake Terrace apartment building Thursday morning.
10 months ago

Man arrested after posing as Walmart employee to steal beer in Port Angeles

A man was arrested after pretending to be a Walmart employee in Port Angeles in order to obtain more beer, the Clallam County Sheriff's Office reported.
10 months ago

Suspect arrested after setting two sex shops on fire in Everett

A man was arrested in Everett after allegedly starting multiple fires at a pair of adult novelty shops.
10 months ago

NCTC Director Joe Kent: U.S. must stay vigilant against Al-Qaeda threats

The U.S. National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) is putting the country on notice regarding potential attacks and infiltration by the pan-Islamist terrorist organization Al-Qaeda.
10 months ago

Issaquah hatchery volunteer arrested for multiple false emergency reports

A 21-year-old volunteer with the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery was arrested for allegedly making a string of false emergency reports from late July through September.
10 months ago

14-year-old Kennewick student accused of planning school shooting, bail set at $1M

Following a concerning social media post, the Kennewick Police Department arrested a 14-year-old boy for attempted murder.
10 months ago

Father who reported his daughter missing arrested for sexual abuse

A Lake Stevens man was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing his daughter for years after initially reporting she went missing Monday.
10 months ago

1,300 without power in Issaquah Wednesday morning

Nearly 1,300 Issaquah residents are without power Wednesday morning. Customers in Issaquah's Gilman neighborhood lost power just before 6 a.m.
10 months ago

Happy trails! Renton Police K9 Zoey retires after 9 years

The Renton Police Department announced a special retirement for one of its most devoted employees, K9 Zoey.
10 months ago

Injured bear crowned champion of 2025’s Fat Bear Week

Fat Bear Week 2025 is officially wrapped, and a champion has been crowned. 32 Chunk is officially 2025's fat bear champion.
10 months ago

Kshama Sawant’s husband accused of assaulting 22-year-old staffer

Congressional candidate Kshama Sawant's husband is facing assault charges after allegedly shoving a young staffer for a Washington Congressman in August.
10 months ago

Walmart to close King County store by end of October

Walmart announced it is closing one of its stores located in King County.
10 months ago

Brush fire, home shooting preceded fatal hospital shooting in Medical Lake

One hospital employee was killed in a shooting in Medical Lake over the weekend, the Spokane County Sheriff's Office confirmed.
10 months ago

Starbucks Reserve Roastery defaced following abrupt closure

The Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood was defaced after it shuttered its doors following a nationwide series of store closures and layoffs.
10 months ago

Seattle Seahawks legend Shaun Alexander expecting 14th child

Seattle Seahawks legend Shaun Alexander announced he and his wife are expecting their 14th child.
10 months ago

Garfield High dismisses former Trail Blazers star Brandon Roy as men’s basketball coach

Former Portland Trail Blazers point guard Brandon Roy has been dismissed from his duties as men's basketball coach at Garfield High School.
11 months ago

Prominent influencer calls Seattle ‘one of the best cities in America’ after visit

IShowSpeed, a largely influential social media personality, made a bold declaration after touring Seattle for the first time: The Emerald City is one of the best cities in the U.S.
11 months ago

SR 202 lanes back open after dirt-carrying semi-truck fell onto its side

A semi-truck carrying dirt flipped on its side and spilled its load on State Route 202 (SR 202) Friday morning.
11 months ago