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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.

Seattle Police investigating fatal head-on crash in Magnolia neighborhood

A fatal head-on collision occurred in Seattle's Magnolia neighborhood Monday evening.
12 months ago

3.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Neah Bay

 A 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck the northern coast of Washington Monday evening.
12 months ago

Microsoft launches formal review into claims its AI was used for Gaza surveillance

Microsoft is beginning a formal review process into claims that its artificial intelligence (AI) technology was used for surveillance in Gaza.
12 months ago

Multiple fires spark along I-90 near Cle Elum, reaches 70 acres

Multiple fires started along I-90 Monday afternoon, spreading towards Cle Elum and prompting a response from local firefighters and state fire assistance.
12 months ago

Franklin Pierce Schools ends deal with county sheriff, removes school resource officers

Franklin Pierce Schools and the Pierce County Sheriff's Office are mutually terminating their deal that enlisted school resource officers on the district's campus.
12 months ago

Helicopter crashes at Skagit Regional Airport, injuring 2

A helicopter crashed at Skagit Regional Airport in Burlington Monday morning, injuring two people.
12 months ago

Both directions of SR 410 closed after semi-truck hit White River Bridge

Both directions of State Route 410 (SR 410) are closed at the White River Bridge between Buckley and Enumclaw.
12 months ago

SPD investigates Golden Gardens Park shooting; suspect arrested, then released

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is investigating a shooting that happened in Golden Gardens Park Saturday.
12 months ago

‘I can honestly argue both sides’: Jake and Spike debate Tacoma’s push for $20 minimum wage

Local labor and activist groups are suing both Tacoma and Pierce County, claiming that government officials illegally blocked a citizen-led initiative that would raise the city’s minimum wage to $20.
12 months ago

Vail Resorts launches ‘Epic Friend Tickets,’ 50% off lift tickets for pass holders’ guests at Stevens Pass

Vail Resorts announced it is unveiling "Epic Friend Tickets," a new benefit for 2025/26 season-long Epic Pass holders.
12 months ago

Seattle among top 10 least affordable Labor Day travel destinations

Unfortunately, vacationing in Seattle is one of the least-affordable options for an estimated four-day Labor Day getaway.
12 months ago

Decomposing body discovered near Bellevue College

A body that had been decomposing for weeks was discovered in the woods near Bellevue College.
12 months ago

Ridgefield limiting cars in drive-thru, altering local traffic laws as In-N-Out’s launch nears

Ridgefield city leaders took to social media to express concerns regarding the In-N-Out's planned opening at the Ridgefield Union Ridge Town Center.
12 months ago

Power restored: More than 6,500 people were without power in South Seattle

More than 6,500 Seattle City Light customers are in the dark Friday morning as a power outage hit South Seattle.
12 months ago

Tech layoffs continue as F5 cuts more than 100 jobs in Seattle, Spokane

Cybersecurity giant F5 is laying off more than 100 workers at offices in Seattle and Spokane.
12 months ago

Providence Health to lay off 126 WA employees this fall

According to a new state filing, 126 Providence Health employees are expected to be laid off in early October.
12 months ago

Seattle tech layoffs: Oracle cutting 161 jobs amid AI investment push

Oracle announced that the Seattle-based layoffs will occur in October, according to the Employment Security Department.
12 months ago

Seattle teenager missing since Tuesday, last seen near Green Lake Community Center

A Seattle teenager, Gavin Nickerson, 19, was last seen near the Green Lake Community Center Tuesday at approximately 2:30 p.m.
12 months ago

DoorDash driver crashes car while high on meth in Lynnwood, lights car on fire

A DoorDash driver crashed his car into a tree in Lynnwood after he was allegedly completing an order while high on methamphetamine.
1 year ago

Eastbound lanes of SR 16 reopened at Tacoma Narrows Bridge after car crashes into ‘radioactive core’

All eastbound lanes of SR 16 are closed at the Tacoma Narrows Bridge after a car crash occurred in a construction zone.
1 year ago

Lake City encampment cleared after 2 shot in park, suspects on the run

The Seattle Police Department is looking for a suspect accused of shooting and killing two people at a north Seattle park.
1 year ago

WA unemployment holds steady at 4.5%, job growth shows signs of slowing

Washington's unemployment rate held steady at 4.5% in July, the Employment Security Department confirmed.
1 year ago

WA resident wins $1M Powerball prize in Vancouver, Jackpot climbs to $526M

A Powerball ticket holder won $1 million in Monday night’s lottery drawing from a ticket purchased at a Vancouver 7-Eleven.
1 year ago

Kingston Starbucks robbed after thieves tunnel through an adjacent building’s wall

The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a peculiar burglary of a Kingston Starbucks.
1 year ago