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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.

Costco recalls Kirkland Prosecco after reports of bottles shattering

Costco is recalling a specific bottle of wine after reports were filed of the bottle shattering 
11 months ago

Amazon reaches milestone of creating 10,000 affordable homes in Puget Sound region

In 2021, Amazon set course on an ambitious goal to create 10,000 affordable homes throughout the Puget Sound region. As of Friday, Sept. 12, Amazon announced it has reached its housing commitment vision.
11 months ago

Whidbey Island earthquake downgraded from 3.1 to 2.9, PNSN confirms

A 2.9-magnitude earthquake struck Whidbey Island near Lagoon Point Monday night. The earthquake was first reported at approximately 6:30 p.m. Monday.
11 months ago

Lynden School District considering creating Charlie Kirk Day to promote student debate

The Lynden School District is considering establishing Charlie Kirk Day to honor the slain conservative activist.
11 months ago

Noise complaints force Seattle pickleball courts to change hours

Three pickleball courts in Seattle will have new hours going forward after several noise complaints were filed.
11 months ago

Beacon Hill brush fire that burned 4 homes, injured 2 caused accidentally, investigators say

Investigators now believe a brush fire near Boeing Field Sunday afternoon was started accidentally.
11 months ago

Racing Louisville midfielder collapses on Lumen Field in match against Seattle Reign

Savannah DeMelo, a midfielder for Racing Louisville, collapsed on the field late in the first half of a match against the Seattle Reign at Lumen Field.
11 months ago

6,000 people lost power Monday morning in Seattle

More than 6,000 customers lost power in Seattle Monday morning, with the outage stretching across Beacon Hill and the Chinatown-International District.
11 months ago

Coast Guard launches recovery mission for sunk WWII-era yacht in Sinclair Inlet

The U.S. Coast Guard is teaming up with multiple federal agencies to recover Cairdeas, a 108-foot boat that sank near Bremerton.
11 months ago

Downtown Seattle foot traffic nears pre-pandemic levels, violent crime down 51%

Foot traffic in downtown Seattle continues to increase, with the most recent data from July showing it's at near pre-pandemic levels.
11 months ago

Jake Skorheim: Why did a crawlspace intruder get $75K bail while kidnap attempt suspect got none?

A man living inside a crawlspace of an unaware condominium owner in Clackamas County was arrested Wednesday, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office announced.
11 months ago

Everett’s Paine Field named one of America’s best airports

When evaluating the best airports, The Washington Post ranked Paine Field in Everett among the 10 best airports in the nation.
11 months ago

Spider season arrives in western WA: Why webs are everywhere this fall

Just as the weather starts to turn, the spiders start to come out. Spider season has arrived for western Washington.
11 months ago

Man arrested for stealing mail using an official USPS master key in Gig Harbor

A man was arrested in Gig Harbor for allegedly using an official USPS master key to steal mail from residents across the city.
11 months ago

Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah university; Person of interest in custody

Charlie Kirk, a rightwing activist and media personality, was allegedly shot Wednesday while hosting an event on a college campus in Utah.
11 months ago

2.5-magnitude earthquake strikes near Lake Chelan Tuesday evening

A 2.5-magnitude earthquake struck near Lake Chelan Tuesday evening. The earthquake occurred 2.5 miles northwest of Waterville at 7:41 p.m.
11 months ago

Owner fires shots at robbers after tobacco shop targeted twice in 48 hours

For the second time in barely 48 hours, a Greenwood shop owner has been victimized by robbers who gained entry by smashing a car into his business.
11 months ago

7-year-old boy found in Tacoma after going missing Tuesday night

The Tacoma Police Department successfully found a missing 7-year-old boy after asking the public for help earlier Wednesday.
11 months ago

Seattle to have more street surveillance cameras after council vote

The Seattle City Council voted to expand the city's street camera system Tuesday after hours of public comment.
11 months ago

Hearing for Fall City teen accused of killing family delayed again

A judge denied a request to extend a hearing by a year for a teen accused of murdering his family in Fall City.
11 months ago

Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank under state investigation over controversial social media posts

The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission announced it is investigating Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank and his social media.
11 months ago

Microsoft announces in-office mandate for Puget Sound employees in 2026

After previously mulling over the idea in the summer, Microsoft has ruled that its employees must work in the office three days per week starting in 2026.
11 months ago

Friday Harbor mayor accused of animal cruelty after family dog found wounded

The mayor of Friday Harbor pleaded not guilty to abusing the family dog.
11 months ago

Human remains found in shallow grave near Mount Rainier; potentially linked to missing Tacoma woman

Authorities with the Thurston County Sheriff's Office discovered human remains after they were led to a shallow grave near Mount Rainier.
11 months ago