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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.

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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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

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