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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.

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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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."
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year ago

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