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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.

Last 70+ degree day in Seattle is in rearview mirror as rain strikes region

Rain is on tap for Seattle and the Puget Sound region for the rest of the week, with the latest weather pattern ushering in cool, wet autumn weather starting Thursday.
12 months ago

All lanes on northbound I-5 re-opened after fatal crash in Kent near SR 516

All lanes on northbound I-5 have reopened after a crash occurred at the SR 516 intersection in Kent early Friday morning.
12 months ago

Two dead from gunshot wounds in domestic violence incident in Poulsbo

Two people were found dead Tuesday morning in a home in unincorporated Poulsbo, the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office confirmed.
12 months ago

16-year-old arrested in connection with murder of Federal Way teenager

After months of investigating, a 16-year-old male was arrested in connection with the death of Nena Edmonds in Federal Way.
12 months ago

Car crashes into garage of Lynnwood home, causing significant damage

A car crashed into the garage of a home located in Lynnwood Wednesday, causing significant damage.
12 months ago

SPS rejects bringing back police officers to Garfield High’s campus following a contentious debate

The Seattle Public Schools Board decided not to bring back a campus police officer to Garfield High School after a vote Wednesday evening.
12 months ago

Seattle mayor claims 70% of city’s homeless come from outside Seattle

During a mayoral debate, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell stated that roughly 70% of the homeless population in Seattle did not originate from the region.
12 months ago

Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to WA’s Climate Commitment Act

The U.S. Supreme Court will not hear a challenge to Washington's Climate Commitment Act (CCA).
12 months ago

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.
12 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.
12 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.
12 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.
12 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.
12 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.
12 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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year ago