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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.

Sinclair ends blackout of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’, show returns Friday for local Seattle broadcasts

The Sinclair Broadcast Group announced it will bring back airing "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to its ABC affiliate broadcast stations, starting Friday.
11 months ago

Bat found near Seattle’s Arboretum tested positive for rabies

A bat that was found near the Washington Park Arboretum in Seattle's Montlake neighborhood tested positive for rabies.
11 months ago

15-year-old Type 1 diabetic missing from Redmond

A 15-year-old teenager with Type 1 diabetes is currently missing from the Redmond area.
11 months ago

Pickup truck driver breaks leg, arrested for DUI after crashing on SR 99

A pickup truck driver was arrested for DUI after rear-ending a semi-truck while on State Route 99 (SR 99) early Friday morning.
11 months ago

No more 7 p.m. sunsets in Western WA as the Big Dark approaches

The last 7 p.m. sunset of the year happened Thursday, Sept. 25, for Seattle and western Washington, meaning the Big Dark is coming.
11 months ago

WSP: 39-year-old Tacoma man has been missing for 10 days

Washington State Patrol (WSP) has issued a Missing Person Alert for a man from Tacoma who hasn’t been seen in over a week.
11 months ago

FTC: Amazon misled 35 million Prime customers, $2.5B settlement reached

Amazon has agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle a lawsuit with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over the company's Prime subscriptions.
11 months ago

Starbucks permanently closes Seattle Reserve Roastery

Starbucks is permanently closing its Seattle Reserve Roastery, the company's first roastery, located on Capitol Hill.
11 months ago

27-year-old Bothell woman missing for months found dead in Mason County

The human remains of a woman who has been missing from Bothell since June were discovered by Mason County deputies earlier this month.
11 months ago

11-year-old arrested after bringing gun to Liberty Ridge Middle School

An 11-year-old student was arrested after he brought a gun to his middle school in Pierce County on Tuesday.
11 months ago

All southbound I-5 lanes have reopened in Everett after fatal crash

Multiple lanes of southbound I-5 were closed off in Everett Wednesday morning after a fatal crash between a motorcycle and a vehicle.
11 months ago

Cascade PBS cuts jobs, ends long-form journalism after CPB defunding

Cascade Public Media, the Seattle-based PBS affiliate, is laying off 16 employees after suffering a $3.5 million annual loss in federal funding.
11 months ago

Pete Buttigieg endorses Bruce Harrell as Seattle mayoral race tightens

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell received a significant endorsement from Pete Buttigieg as the city's mayoral race intensifies.
11 months ago

Sinclair not airing Jimmy Kimmel Live! for local Seattle broadcasts despite the show’s dramatic return

While late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel is returning to the air tonight for most people across the nation, those in Seattle will not be able to see Kimmel's return.
11 months ago

Costco recalls 3,000 pounds of Kirkland Ahi Tuna poke over Listeria risk

More than 3,000 pounds of Ahi Tuna poke are being recalled from Costco stores due to potential listeria contamination.
11 months ago

Police searching for missing person in Mukilteo

The Mukilteo Police Department is searching for a missing person, and is now asking the public for help.
11 months ago

‘We need a contract’: Starbucks workers rallying at Reserve Roastery

Baristas, elected officials, and community supporters are planning to rally at Seattle's Starbucks Reserve Roastery on Monday at 12 p.m., demanding a fair contract.
11 months ago

Army identifies 4 Night Stalkers killed in helicopter crash near Olympia

The U.S. Army has identified four soldiers killed in a tragic helicopter crash that occurred approximately 20 miles west of Olympia.
11 months ago

Sheriff reveals more ties to discovered human remains and Travis Decker

Human remains that are believed to be of Travis Decker were found in a remote area south of Leavenworth, the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office announced.
11 months ago

Independent investigation launched after officer-involved shooting with Issaquah Police

When Issaquah police officers arrived, a physical struggle broke out, leading to an officer-involved shooting.
11 months ago

Seattle-Tacoma International among lowest-rated mega airports in U.S.

The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) continues to struggle with customer satisfaction, according to the latest survey from consumer research firm J.D. Power.
11 months ago

Court docs: Issaquah woman told police she axed, burned boyfriend believing he was a demon

According to court documents obtained by MyNorthwest, the woman, Kimberly Feyhl, told firefighters she was "told to shoot" the deceased male in the head and to "burn his body."
11 months ago

One dead after semi-truck rolls off I-5 interchange onto Deschutes Parkway

One person is dead after a semi-truck rolled over at the SR 101 interchange from I-5, rolling down onto Deschutes Parkway below.
11 months ago

Amazon raises worker pay to $23 an hour, invests $1B in wages and benefits

Amazon is increasing the average pay of its fulfillment and transportation employees to more than $23 per hour, an annual increase of $1,600 on average.
11 months ago