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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.

‘Their heroism prevented an emergency’: 2 employees airlifted after stopping propane fire

Two men are in critical condition after a large propane fire broke out at a facility in the Gig Harbor/Purdy area Wednesday afternoon.
1 year ago

8 protesters arrested after fire, vandalism break out during Seattle rally to end ICE raids

SPD arrested protesters and issued a dispersal order after the downtown Seattle federal building was tagged with "Abolish ICE" and a dumpster fire broke out.
1 year ago

‘Seattle needs help’: Mayoral candidate ready to leave doctor’s office for city office

The August primary for the election of Seattle mayor is fast approaching, and one candidate, a medical doctor with zero prior political experience, believes he's just what the city needs.
1 year ago

Protesters burn American flags outside Seattle federal building; more protests to happen Wed night

Two people were arrested after multiple American flags were taken down and burned in front of the Henry M. Jackson Federal building in downtown Seattle Tuesday.
1 year ago

Ferguson appoints Snohomish County director as WA’s top health official

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson appointed Dennis Worsham as the state's next Secretary of Health.
1 year ago

‘This is deliberate political theater:’ Retired 4-star general scoffs at Trump’s handling of LA protests

Dozens of people have been arrested for their involvement in Los Angeles protests fighting against immigration raids led by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
1 year ago

WA teen missing since 2023 may be in Seattle area

The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public as deputies search for a Washington teenager who has been missing since 2023.
1 year ago

Portland State professor placed on leave after saying ‘We are all Hamas’ in viral video

A professor at Portland State University was placed on leave after saying, "I am Hamas. We are all Hamas" in a video at an off-campus event.
1 year ago

Camano Island chase: Undocumented immigrant rams federal cars, injures 2 agents

A Mexican citizen living illegally in Stanwood was charged with two counts of assault on a federal officer in U.S. District Court in Seattle.
1 year ago

Pierce County deputies reject contract offer on 290-1 vote, claims pay falls short

The union representing Pierce County Sheriff's Office's rank-and-file employees overwhelmingly rejected the county executive's latest contract proposal.
1 year ago

Why wasn’t an Amber Alert issued? Attorney calls system ‘broken’ after Wenatchee murders

As the manhunt for Travis Decker stretches into Day 10, the girls' mother's attorney stated an Amber Alert should have been issued by WSP, and that the way the Amber Alert system currently operates is broken.
1 year ago

Ringleader charged in string of burglaries targeting Seattle athletes, including Julio Rodriguez, Richard Sherman

A Seattle man was charged late last week as the ringleader for a string of burglaries that targeted prominent Seattle athletes, including Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez and former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman.
1 year ago

Body found in Snoqualmie River sparks police investigation

 A body was discovered in the Snoqualmie River over the weekend, and the Snoqualmie Police Department is investigating what led to the person's death.
1 year ago

What to watch this weekend: Wes Anderson, John Wick, Stephen King lead diverse box office lineup

It's a big weekend for movie theaters, with three wildly different films debuting at the box office. Here’s the best new shows and movies to watch this weekend.
1 year ago

Heart’s ‘priceless’ instruments stolen after Atlantic City concert, reward issued

Heart, an iconic classic rock band that hails from Seattle, had their instruments stolen during a concert at the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City.
1 year ago

Gov. Ferguson deploying National Guard, emergency funds to aid in search for Travis Decker

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson announced he will use emergency funding to aid in the search for Travis Decker, the man accused of kidnapping and killing his three young daughters near Leavenworth.
1 year ago

Injured bald eagle rescued by Mukilteo Animal Control after hit by car

An animal control officer found a wounded bald eagle lying beside a road after being struck by a vehicle.
1 year ago

Capitol Hill steakhouse to temporarily close while owner shuts down multiple café locations

A collection of restaurants and eateries run by James Beard Award-winning Seattle chef Renee Erickson are to close, some temporarily and others permanently.
1 year ago

Snoqualmie teen found shot to death in Shoreline after missing for a day

A Snoqualmie teenager was shot in the head and neck. Her body was found last weekend on Saturday, one day after she was reported missing.
1 year ago

GoFundMe for mother of slain Wenatchee girls surpasses $1M, 2nd-largest in WA history

A GoFundMe for Whitney Decker, the mother of three young girls—Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5— who were found dead near the Rock Island Campground in Leavenworth, has surpassed $1 million from more than 21,000 donors.
1 year ago

‘As serious as it gets’: FBI stops Oregon teen’s plot to bomb and shoot shoppers at WA mall

The FBI thwarted an improvised explosive attack and a potential mass shooting that was intended to take place at Three Rivers Mall in Kelso last month.
1 year ago

Sun’s out and staying out: 9 p.m. sunsets return to Puget Sound amid streak of 70+ degree weather

9 p.m. sunsets finally arrived earlier this week to kick off the hottest and sunniest weather seen throughout the Puget Sound this year.
1 year ago

FBI arrests WA man in New York linked to explosion at a California fertility clinic

The FBI made an arrest in New York in connection with a bombing at a Palm Springs, CA fertility clinic last month.
1 year ago

WATCH: Lewis County judge tackles suspect in courthouse after attempting to flee

A Lewis County judge detained a suspect personally by tackling him and holding him down until law enforcement arrived.
1 year ago