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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.

Juveniles as young as 14 among 5 arrested in Seattle armed robbery chase

Five juvenile armed robbery suspects were arrested after pointing firearms at a victim and leading police on a high-speed chase through Seattle on Wednesday.
2 months ago

‘McStabby’s’ reopens its lobby: Infamous 3rd Avenue McDonald’s lets customers inside again

The McDonald's at the intersection of Third Avenue and Pine Street, one of the most notorious in the region, has reopened its lobby to customers.
2 months ago

Gas thief’s SUV explodes while siphoning fuel from Spokane Valley Exxon gas station

A suspected gas thief is on the run after a fiery explosion at a Spokane Valley gas station.
2 months ago

Thurston County Sheriff v. ‘The M’s’: Four teenage gang members arrested on drug, gun, assault charges

Four suspected teenage gang members were arrested on Monday in Thurston County after multiple county law enforcement agencies launched a six-month-long investigation.
2 months ago

Six arrested for child exploitation in coordinated Aurora Avenue trafficking crackdown

Six people were arrested and charged along Seattle's Aurora Avenue last weekend after SPD officers learned they were looking to exploit children.
2 months ago

14-year-old stolen dog reunited with family in Kirkland after near-10 day search

After more than a week of searching, a stolen dog, Parker, a 14-year-old Shiba Inu, is back home with his family.
2 months ago

Hood Canal and Admiralty Inlet Closed to shellfish harvesting after dangerous toxin levels found

A popular shellfish harvesting area in Western Washington is now off limits because of a potentially deadly marine toxin.
2 months ago

Multiple factors contributed to 15-year-old’s drowning at state park, fire officials say

Eastside Fire & Rescue said several factors may have played a role in the drowning, including cold water temperatures, heavy clothing, rapidly changing depths near shore, and the girl's ability to swim.
2 months ago

6-year-old child from Lynnwood found safe after kidnapped by mother’s ex-boyfriend, suspect still at large

A 6-year-old kidnapped from Lynnwood has been found and located safe and unharmed, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) confirmed, canceling an Amber Alert.
2 months ago

People found living inside Tacoma’s historic Temple Theatre after roof fire — city orders them out

The City of Tacoma has ordered several people illegally living in the historic Temple Theatre to move out, as the property was never intended to be a residential building.
2 months ago

Body pulled from Haller Lake Sunday believed to be missing 35-year-old man

The body of a 35-year-old man was pulled from Haller Lake Sunday evening, Seattle Fire confirmed.
2 months ago

‘Wilkeson is more than a place’: Mayor steps down after leading town through Fairfax Bridge crisis

The mayor of Wilkeson, a town of approximately 500 people in Pierce County, has officially stepped down.
2 months ago

Chili’s returns to western WA with new location at SEA airport

A second Chili's has officially opened in Washington, this time within Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
2 months ago

Amazon says its data centers are 7x more water-efficient than industry average

Amazon revealed its data centers are seven times more water-efficient than the industry average.
2 months ago

Man shot in downtown Seattle overnight Friday, suspect on the loose

A man was shot in the leg in downtown Seattle early Friday morning, and is currently in serious condition.
2 months ago

Marysville breaks ground on more affordable housing as population continues to spike

As Marysville's population continues to grow, city leadership has approved adding more affordable housing.
2 months ago

Xbox faces thousands of layoffs this summer as new CEO orders gaming division ‘reset’

Microsoft's Xbox division is expected to undergo significant layoffs this summer as the gaming department undergoes a "reset."
2 months ago

Man serving life sentence for 1997 murder of Tacoma police officer dies in custody

The man who was convicted of killing a Tacoma police officer nearly 30 years ago has died in prison, the Washington Department of Corrections confirmed.
2 months ago

Second suspect identified in Kittitas County car theft ring, believed to be armed gang member

The Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office has identified a second suspect connected to the theft of multiple cars.
2 months ago

Kittitas County deputy fired after waving gun, making threats while off-duty at Roslyn tavern

A deputy with the Kittitas County Sheriff's Office has been fired after he was arrested at his home on felony charges involving a firearm Sunday morning.
2 months ago

Human remains found in Chelan County ID’d as Patricia Colyer, a woman missing from Tacoma since 1986

Human remains discovered a month ago in Chelan County were identified as Patricia L. Colyer, a woman who's been missing for nearly 20 years.
2 months ago

Registered sex offender arrested after approaching children at Pierce County apartment complex

A man accused of lurking around an apartment complex, speaking to children, and trying to get them to play with him was arrested in Pierce County on Sunday.
2 months ago

Mercer Island High School student dies after being struck by lacrosse ball at recruiting showcase

A Mercer Island High School sophomore and aspiring lacrosse player died from injuries he suffered at a lacrosse recruiting showcase last week.
2 months ago

Zillow co-founder leaving Seattle in latest high-profile resident departure

One of the co-founders of Zillow is departing Seattle, adding to the exodus of high-profile millionaires.
2 months ago