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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.

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

‘Government got involved’: Curley explains why Seattle has the most expensive Uber rides in the nation

The most expensive average Uber ride in the country is in Seattle, where a 30-minute ride costs an average of $60, according to a study by NetCredit.
1 year ago

Burdoin Fire burns 11,000 acres in Columbia River Gorge, 0% contained

The Burdoin Fire in the Columbia River Gorge has scorched nearly 11,000 acres in Klickitat County, forcing a portion of Highway 14 to close.
1 year ago

Thief’s appetite for hot-n-ready pizza leads Lynnwood police to arrest

Police arrested a person who stole someone's wallet after the suspect used the credit card to make several nearby purchases, including a couple of pizzas from Little Caesars.
1 year ago

‘A disturbing pattern’: Everett bar owner sentenced to 109 years for rape, child porn

A former Everett bar owner was sentenced to 109 years in prison after he was convicted of raping multiple customers and other people he was familiar with.
1 year ago

Bail set at $10 million for suspect in Renton triple homicide case

A suspect was arrested less than a day after three people were killed in a shooting in a Renton neighborhood, the Renton Police Department confirmed.
1 year ago

Parvovirus warning issued for Seattle’s Magnuson Park dog area

A local veterinarian posted signs at the entrance of Magnuson Park's off-leash dog area warning dog owners of exposure to parvovirus — a highly contagious and fatal disease in dogs that causes severe gastrointestinal issues.
1 year ago

Trash pickup resumes in King, Snohomish County amid union negotiations

Trash pickup for customers in both King and Snohomish County has resumed, starting Monday, Republic Services confirmed in a press release.
1 year ago

System-wide ground stop disrupts Alaska, Horizon flights at Sea-Tac Airport

A system-wide ground stop was issued for Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air flights at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) Sunday night after an IT outage disrupted operations across the country.
1 year ago

Three rescued after small plane crashes into water near Mukilteo

A small plane needed to make an emergency water landing Sunday evening near Mukilteo Lighthouse Park.
1 year ago

Costco to open new store in WA in August

Costco announced plans to open seven new warehouses globally next month, including one in Washington.
1 year ago

Curley on dropping crime rates in Seattle: ‘It’s down from a record high’

The Seattle Times columnist Danny Westneat wrote that crime throughout Seattle is down. Despite the promising data, KIRO host John Curley wanted to pump the brakes on celebrating the optimistic trends.
1 year ago

Lusty Lady strip club to be reborn as Seattle art venue

The Lusty Lady, the once-famous defunct strip club adorning Seattle's "Flesh Alley," has plans to be converted into an art museum by 2030.
1 year ago

Federal judge blocks WA law requiring clergy members to report confessions

A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking Washington Senate Bill 5375, which requires members of the clergy to report known child abuse, even if it’s revealed during Confession, from being enforced.
1 year ago

OFCO: 45 child deaths or near-deaths in WA last 3 months, many involving fentanyl in the home

There have been 45 child deaths or near deaths in Washington over the last three months, according to the Washington Office of the Family and Children’s Ombuds.
1 year ago

‘Swank Derangement Syndrome’: Pierce County Sheriff spars with KIRO hosts over DUI arrest

Sheriff Keith Swank joined "The Gee and Ursula Show" to discuss reprimanding Major Chadwick Dickerson and the comparisons between his major's DUI arrest and his own from 2007.
1 year ago

Plans for Cedar River asphalt plant dropped amid controversy

Controversial asphalt plant along Cedar River is scrapped, addressing community concerns and environmental impact.
1 year ago

More than 20 units battle Spanaway sawmill fire; building a total loss

More than 20 units from West, Central, and South Pierce Fire responded to put out a massive fire in Spanaway Wednesday.
1 year ago

One dead, two injured after plane crashes in Olympic National Park

One person died after a plane crashed in a remote part of Olympic National Park Tuesday evening, National Park Service officials confirmed.
1 year ago

Man accused of assaulting journalist at a Seattle ICE protest in June arrested by SPD

The man accused of attacking an independent journalist during a demonstration in Seattle protesting ICE is now in police custody.
1 year ago

HomeGoods to open new store in Lake Stevens at former Rite Aid location

What once was a Rite Aid at Lake Stevens Marketplace, located at 303 91st Ave. N.E., will now be a HomeGoods.
1 year ago