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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.

West Coast Health Alliance: West Coast states push back against ‘politicized’ CDC

Washington, Oregon, and California have launched a groundbreaking West Coast Health Alliance to counter what leaders call federal mismanagement of public health.
1 year ago

Waymo self-driving cars to be on Seattle streets sooner than we think

Waymo, a company using autonomous driving technology to create driverless taxis, has its sights set on the Seattle region for expansion.
1 year ago

Seattle police: Woman’s ex-partner shoots her boyfriend after he strangled her

A 28-year-old man was shot by his girlfriend on Monday night after he allegedly assaulted her and threatened her ex-partner.
1 year ago

Homemade weapon found under toilet at Mason County Jail

A homemade weapon was discovered by Mason County Jail staff during a routine cell search on Aug. 28, the Mason County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.
1 year ago

‘He’s an embarrassment’: Gee Scott slams Pierce County Sheriff Swank over social media presence

Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank took to X to clarify the social media policy of the sheriff's office after he posted a controversial question on his account.
1 year ago

Oregon family sues dentist after 4-year-old suffers brain damage while under anesthesia

An Oregon family is suing their four-year-old’s dentist for medical negligence after their child suffered brain damage.
1 year ago

Seattle Police searching for man accused of sharing child porn

The Seattle Police Department is looking for Beau Nathan Saperstein, 40, who is accused of "dealing in depictions of" child sex abuse materials.
1 year ago

Victim identified after car crashes into Kirkland Grocery Outlet, killing one

One person died and another three were seriously injured after a car crashed into the Grocery Outlet in the Bridle Trails Shopping Center.
1 year ago

Suspect arrested for stealing scrap wood from Weyerhaeuser

A person was arrested Monday after trespassing and stealing wood from a lumber company in an area south of Cosmopolis, the Grays Harbor Sheriff's Office confirmed.
1 year ago

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