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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.

Man stabbed near Dick’s Drive-In in Capitol Hill, suspect still at large

A 31-year-old man was stabbed near Dick's Drive-In in Capitol Hill overnight Monday.
11 months ago

11 people displaced after apartment fire in Everett

Eleven people were displaced Thursday evening after a fire broke out in an apartment complex in Everett.
11 months ago

Scam claiming a loved one was kidnapped spreading around Kittitas County

The Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public of a phone scam targeting Hispanic residents.
12 months ago

Claire’s to close 290 stores, which ones are closing in WA?

Claire's, a mall retailer of accessories and jewelry primarily aimed towards tween and teen girls, announced it is closing more than 290 stores nationwide.
12 months ago

Arlington High student who brought gun will not return to campus, district says

After students and parents of Arlington High School were told a student who previously brought a gun to the school could be allowed back on campus, the district ruled that the student will not return for in-person classes this upcoming school year.
12 months ago

Man and woman found dead in Woodinville home, sheriff’s office investigating

Two people were found dead within a Woodinville home Wednesday morning, prompting an investigation by the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office.
12 months ago

Police: Customer tried to pull ‘bikini barista’ through drive-thru window in Lakewood

A customer attempted to pull a "bikini barista" through a drive-thru window in Lakewood.
12 months ago

Issaquah police contain area, arrest suspect wanted for domestic violence

A suspect wanted for multiple felony charges, including domestic violence assault and violating a no-contact order, was arrested in Issaquah earlier this week.
12 months ago

Remains of missing Klickitat County woman found in Oregon storage locker

The remains of a woman from Washington who was missing for a year have been found in a storage locker in The Dalles, Oregon.
12 months ago

Seattle secures record $15M settlement with Uber Eats over worker pay violations

Seattle's Office of Labor Standards reached a record-breaking $15 million settlement with Uber Eats after the city alleged the food delivery service violated multiple worker protection laws.
12 months ago

Starbucks brings back its beloved Pumpkin Spice Latte one month before fall begins

Despite it still being summer, Starbucks is already ready for the autumn season after launching the return of its famous pumpkin spice latte to the menu.
12 months ago

Semi-truck hauling 40,000 pounds of bananas tips over at Tiger Mountain Summit

The collision involved a semi-truck hauling 40,000 pounds of bananas. The truck tipped over and is now blocking the right lane near milepost 24.
12 months ago

DOT warns WA could lose millions over commercial driver English rules

The U.S. Department of Transportation is warning Washington and two other states they’ll lose federal funding unless they comply with English Language Proficiency rules for commercial drivers.
12 months ago

47-year-old man shot in Seattle’s Belltown, suspect still at large

A 47-year-old man was shot in Belltown Monday evening, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) confirmed.
12 months ago

Arlington High student who brought gun to school may return to campus, parents launch petition against it

Slightly more than 18 months after a student carried a weapon on the premises of Arlington High School, that same student may be permitted back on school grounds when classes start Sept. 3.
12 months ago

Man arrested after tossing nails across Highway 16 in Tacoma, snarling traffic

WSP troopers reported a man was tossing nails onto Westbound Highway 16 near Union Avenue in Tacoma Sunday morning.
12 months ago

Fired WSU teaching assistant sentenced to jail for assaulting student over Trump hat

The now-fired Washington State University (WSU) teaching assistant has been sentenced for assaulting another student during a political dispute.
12 months ago

Auburn Valley Humane Society now over capacity following 82-dog rescue

The Auburn Valley Humane Society is now over capacity after being overwhelmed with 82 new dogs.
12 months ago

People waited as long as 14 hours to eat at Ridgefield’s new In-N-Out Burger

Washington's first In-N-Out Burger is officially open in Ridgefield, and with it came incredibly long lines and wait times. Some customers had to wait a couple of hours before placing their order.
12 months ago

WA fines US Postal Service $33K for mishandling dangerous waste in Seattle

The Washington Department of Ecology fined the U.S. Postal Service $33,000 earlier this week for improperly managing and storing packages that contained dangerous waste at the Seattle Bulk Mail Center.
12 months ago

Car explosion erupts in Federal Way Friday morning

The Federal Way Police Department is investigating what appears to be some kind of car explosion Friday morning.
12 months ago

Prosecutors seek 9-month jail sentence for ex-Sonics star Shawn Kemp

Pierce County prosecutors are requesting former Seattle Supersonics star Shawn Kemp to serve nine months in jail.
12 months ago

Retired King County detective who was shot in the line of duty dies in Montana boating accident

A recently retired King County detective who was shot in the line of duty in 2023 died in a boating accident in Montana.
12 months ago

In-N-Out Burger’s grand opening in Ridgefield is today!

The popular fast-food burger chain In-N-Out Burger is preparing to open its first location in Washington, with an official opening date happening Aug. 20.
12 months ago