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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.

Nearly 3,000 West Seattle residents lost power Wed morning due to fallen tree

Nearly 3,000 people in West Seattle are without power Wednesday morning due to a power outage.
1 year ago

‘Chances of rescue have been exhausted’: Coast Guard suspends search for missing 79-year-old kayaker

Crews searched the waters near Ocean Shores and Westport for nearly a full day looking for a 79-year-old woman who vanished while kayaking.
1 year ago

5 new lawsuits filed over alleged sexual abuse by WA doctor

Five new lawsuits were issued due to the medical centers' alleged failure to protect their patients from alleged sexual abuse by Dr. Mark Mulholland.
1 year ago

Popular Sultan eatery Vick’s Burger Shack burns down overnight without insurance

Vick’s Burger Shack, a popular eatery in Sultan over the past decade, went up in flames on Aug. 9 at approximately midnight.
1 year ago

Tacoma installs ‘no parking’ signs along Marine View Drive to prevent homeless encampments

City officials have authorized a series of permanent "no parking" signs along Marine View Drive in Tacoma to prevent homeless encampments.
1 year ago

SR 203 lane closures to cause delays Tuesday morning and afternoon

A portion of the northbound lanes on SR 203 will be closed Tuesday morning for maintenance work on the ditches, WSDOT confirmed.
1 year ago

Everett shooting leaves man injured, no suspects in custody

The Everett Police Department is investigating a shooting last weekend that sent a man to the hospital.
1 year ago

Snoqualmie Casino’s $400M expansion adds hotel, convention center, and more

Snoqualmie Casino officially launched its $400 million expansion Friday, centered around the opening of a 10-story hotel with 210 rooms.
1 year ago

Beast Mode behind the camera: Marshawn Lynch spotted as NFL cameraman

Seattle Seahawks legend Marshawn Lynch flashed his latest passion during Thursday's preseason game between Seattle and the Las Vegas Raiders, being an NFL photographer.
1 year ago

Overnight standoff in Bellevue ends with officer-involved shooting

A shooting involving a Bellevue Police Department officer occurred overnight Friday in Bellevue.
1 year ago

WA AG forces landlords to refund illegal rent hikes under new WA law

Attorney General Nick Brown cracked down on landlords who raised rent prices beyond what state law currently allows, entering into eight resolutions with landlords across the state.
1 year ago

Sex offender arrested for allegedly ‘humping’ fridge, making threats at Trader Joe’s previously released

The SPD arrested a man after he "humped" a refrigerator inside of a Trader Joe's grocery store before making threats against employees and customers with a knife.
1 year ago

Tightest primary races in King County, WA Legislature

King County residents voted to narrow down the races for King County executive and five positions on the County Council during the primary election. Additionally, nine state-level legislative seats were on the ballot.
1 year ago

Seattle primary election results: Incumbents, including Mayor Harrell, stumble out of the gate

Results from the 2025 Washington state primary were being tallied and recorded Tuesday night as voters decided the races for Seattle mayor, Seattle city attorney, spots on the Seattle City Council, and the Seattle School Board.
1 year ago

‘Keep them cars away:’ Gee, Ursula excited Pike Place Market is continuing its car-free pilot program

Seattle’s Pike Place Market will maintain its car-free program through the rest of 2025, lasting until next spring.
1 year ago

Driver arrested after going 130 mph across I-90 floating bridge, going over barrier

A man crashed his car after going more than 130 miles per hour on I-90 across the floating bridge before going over a barrier and landing on the ramp.
1 year ago

Asian supermarket Uwajimaya expanding to Issaquah, taking over former Rite Aid location

Asian grocery store Uwajimaya is expanding into Issaquah after announcing it will take over the lease of a former Rite Aid.
1 year ago

90-minute search on Duwamish River ends with no victim found after potential drowning

Crews spent nearly 90 minutes searching the Duwamish River last night after receiving reports of a potential drowning, but found no one.
1 year ago

Kirkland man accused of stealing $826K from elderly mother through power of attorney

A man from Kirkland has been accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from his elderly mother.
1 year ago

Trash strike over: Republic Services, Teamsters reach deal to end week-long strike

The week-long strike led by Republic Services trash workers in Thurston County has ended after Teamsters Local 252 ratified a new contract with Republic Services management.
1 year ago

Blue Angels under fire after Seattle woman links air shows to pet cat’s death

A Seattle woman has decided to sue the U.S. Navy, claiming the Blue Angels were responsible for her cat's death.
1 year ago

Houseboat taking on water near Seattle’s Gasworks Park, Seattle Fire on scene

The Seattle Fire Department is responding to reports of a houseboat taking on water near Gasworks Park off of Northlake Way.
1 year ago

Registered sex offender faces 10 felonies for cutting utility wires, selling scrap

A man registered as a sex offender has been accused of cutting fiber-optic lines in Renton and Bellevue, stealing wires and reselling the scrap copper to a business in Tacoma.
1 year ago

‘Oregon found population segment not yet taxed’: Jake and Spike sound off on new permits for paddle craft

Beginning January 1, 2026, all kayaks, rafts, and stand-up paddleboards will require a permit in the state of Oregon.
1 year ago