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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.

Home with confederate flag, Trump political signs shot up in Ballard

A home in Ballard was shot up last weekend, and Seattle Police think the shooting might have been politically motivated.
1 year ago

Gee Scott: ‘You’re a jerk’ if you set off fireworks after the Fourth of July

Fireworks tend to go rogue during the Fourth of July holiday, with holiday-themed pyrotechnics continuing throughout the night for days on end—a common frustration for those who want to put the holiday behind them.
1 year ago

Snohomish County’s homeless population drops for second straight year, but federal funding still in jeopardy

County leaders revealed the number of unhoused people in Snohomish dropped to just more than 1,100 this year.
1 year ago

Marysville Police find missing 10-year-old boy

A missing 10-year-old boy from Marysville has been found by local law enforcement, the Marysville Police Department confirmed.
1 year ago

Two people suffered life-threatening injuries after car crashes into Kent daycare overnight Sunday

Two people suffered life-threatening injuries after crashing into a daycare facility in Kent overnight Sunday.
1 year ago

Redmond employee shoots alleged car thief in self-defense near QFC

Police in Redmond are investigating a shooting near the QFC along Redmond Way Sunday night after an employee opened fire at a suspected car thief.
1 year ago

More than 100 fires reported in Pierce County after Fourth of July celebrations

Multiple fires broke out in the Puget Sound region overnight Friday following Fourth of July celebrations. Fire crews believe some were likely fireworks-related.
1 year ago

Suspect arrested after attacking man with axe in Seattle’s Belltown on Fourth of July

SPD officers arrested a 43-year-old man in Belltown after he assaulted another man with an axe during Fourth of July festivities.
1 year ago

Seattle confirms Shon Barnes as police chief, pledges full SPD staffing by 2027

With his appointment as Seattle's top cop now official, he vowed that staffing in the Seattle Police Department (SPD) will be at full capacity by 2027.
1 year ago

Apple Acres Fire near Chelan grows to 2,000 acres; evacuations, highway closures ordered

The fire, dubbed the Apple Acres Fire, started at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Chelan County Emergency Management.
1 year ago

1 dead, 1 injured in early-morning shooting at Glen Acres golf course near Burien

An early-morning shooting near Burien killed one person and injured another, the King County Sheriff's Office confirmed.
1 year ago

Overnight shooting in Capitol Hill seriously injures 1 person

SPD officers are investigating a shooting that seriously injured a 29-year-old man in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood Thursday morning.
1 year ago

Former police chief who oversaw Bryan Kohberger case named West Richland Police Chief

James Fry, a former chief of the Moscow Police Department, has accepted the position to lead the West Richland Police Department in Washington.
1 year ago

Microsoft confirms largest layoffs since 2023, 3,100 Seattle-area jobs cut between May-July

Microsoft is laying off approximately 9,100 employees, including 2,290 local employees based in Redmond, the tech giant confirmed Wednesday.
1 year ago

Florida company wins WA ferry contract over local bidder, first out-of-state ferry in 50 years

For the first time in more than 50 years, a Washington ferry will be built out of state.
1 year ago

Study: WA families spend third-highest percentage of income on child care

Washington residents spend the third-highest percentage of their income on child care in the nation, according to a WalletHub study.
1 year ago

North Cascades imposes full campfire ban ahead of July 4 due to fire danger

Campfires in "all portions" have been banned in the North Cascades National Park, the National Park Service confirmed Monday.
1 year ago

Broad-daylight shooting injures 1 in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District

A shooting occurred in broad daylight in Seattle's Chinatown-International District Monday afternoon.
1 year ago

WA hunting, fishing license fees increasing on July 1 for first time since 2011

Hunting and fishing licensing fees are set to increase Tuesday, July 1, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) confirmed.
1 year ago

Pomas Fire reaches 1,600 acres, will likely burn throughout the summer

The Pomas Fire burning in the Glacier Peak Wilderness continues to grow. Officials managing the fire believe it will likely burn throughout the summer months.
1 year ago

30,000 WA grocery workers approve new deal, avoid strike

Thousands of grocery workers across Washington voted to ratify a new union contract Friday night, avoiding a strike.
1 year ago

SB SR 529 reopened at the Snohomish River Bridge after malfunction

Southbound SR 529 at the Snohomish River Bridge, between Everett and Marysville, is closed to traffic and blocked off due to a bridge malfunction.
1 year ago

‘You aren’t Banksy’: Graffiti taggers could be sued by City of Seattle for damages

The City of Seattle is considering suing graffiti taggers for damages caused by their tagging.
1 year ago

Two fishermen found dead at Copalis Beach after they were swept into the water

Two fishermen were found dead after getting swept into the water at Copalis Beach, the Ocean Shores Fire Department confirmed.
1 year ago