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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.

Former Everett bar owner faces fourth trial over sexual assault charges

A former Everett bar owner appeared in court for his fourth trial regarding sexual assault charges levied against him.
1 year ago

Bremerton woman found guilty of 16 burglary counts across 7 counties

A Bremerton resident was found guilty of multiple burglaries and thefts all throughout Washington.
1 year ago

One dead in Everett apartment fire Monday morning

One person died in a fire that occurred in an Everett apartment complex Monday morning, the Everett Fire Department (EPD) confirmed.
1 year ago

83-year-old woman hit and killed in downtown Seattle, officers searching for driver

The Seattle Police Department is investigating and rerouting traffic in downtown Seattle after a fatal car accident occurred Monday morning.
1 year ago

Retired SPD deputy chief attempted to alter police report, OPA finds

The Office of Police Accountability (OPA) is recommending already-retired Seattle Police Department (SPD) Deputy Chief Eric Barden to be suspended after he asked a Pierce County deputy to alter a police report, a violation of SPD policy.
1 year ago

Multiple people stabbed at Pioneer Square nightclub Sunday night

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is investigating an incident where two men were stabbed while at a Pioneer Square nightclub Sunday night.
1 year ago

Spokane overhauls homeless strategy after camping ban struck down by state Supreme Court

The City of Spokane is overhauling its strategy regarding its homeless population after the Washington State Supreme Court struck down the city’s camping ban last month.
1 year ago

What to watch this weekend, and what to do with Alec Baldwin’s now-released ‘Rust’

“Rust" is finally in theaters, but unfortunately, its incapable of escaping the tragedy that was the on-set death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
1 year ago

U.S. sees deadliest pediatric flu season in 15 years, CDC reports

More children have died this flu season in the U.S. than in any previous flu season over the last 15 years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed.
1 year ago

Expedia announces latest round of layoffs

Expedia failed to report the exact number of employees who were let go, as of this reporting, but it impacted approximately 3% of the company's workforce.
1 year ago

Statue of iconic clown J.P. Patches defaced in Fremont

Fremont’s iconic statue of J.P. Patches has been defaced—and the community is pooling together to fix it.
1 year ago

Four-year-old remains ID’d in Selah, father arrested

The Selah Police Department confirmed the human remains discovered on Cowiche Mill Road last month were of a four-year-old boy, Alaric "AJ" Funderburgh.
1 year ago

16-month-old found safely after taken from legal guardian’s home

A 16-month-old child was found safely after she was taken from the home of their legal guardian in Bothell Thursday morning.
1 year ago

UW: Underwater volcano off Oregon coast could erupt any day

An underwater volcano 300 miles off the coast of Oregon is displaying signs of a potential eruption, University of Washington (UW) researchers found.
1 year ago

Tren de Aragua torture case in King County highlighted by Trump during rally

President Donald Trump put King County and the Tren de Aragua torture case in the spotlight during a rally in Michigan celebrating his first 100 days in office.
1 year ago

Teenage son arrested after stabbing mother’s boyfriend to death in Pierce County

The Pierce County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide after a teenage son allegedly stabbed and killed his mother's boyfriend.
1 year ago

Progressive group’s study debunks myth that ‘wealth tax’ drives rich residents out of WA

One progressive think tank is combating the belief that, if a wealth tax is established in budget plans aimed at closing a $16 billion shortfall, the wealthiest Washingtonians still wouldn't leave the state in droves in response.
1 year ago

Standoff between Franklin County sheriff, commissioners escalates over control of county jail

Franklin County Sheriff Jim Raymond declared he would openly defy a court order after county commissioners voted to establish the Franklin County Department of Corrections, which would remove control of the jail and courthouse from the county's sheriff's office, last week.
1 year ago

Kent Police investigating sexual assault at Lake Fenwick Park, seeking witnesses

The Kent Police Department (KPD) is investigating a sexual assault that occurred at Lake Fenwick Park last week.
1 year ago

WA in Trump’s crosshairs as administration compiles list of sanctuary states, cities

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday that intends to crack down on "sanctuary states and cities."
1 year ago

Amazon retreats on tariff cost tag after White House calls it ‘hostile’

Amazon is reportedly backing off its plan to display tariff costs for consumers on its website next to its products, something the White House described as a "hostile act."
1 year ago

Driver dead after ‘major collision’ shut down I-5 north near Lakewood; All lanes back open

All lanes heading north on I-5 were shut down and blocked near Lakewood after a semi truck crashed early Tuesday morning.
1 year ago

Focus on ‘wannabe dictator’ Trump: WA Rep. sounds off on Democrat Party’s direction

U.S. House representative Adam Smith, the longest-serving member of Washington’s U.S. House delegation, wants to reconfigure and rebrand the Democratic Party.
1 year ago

‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 introduces its audience to its primary location—Seattle

"The Last of Us," the Emmy-award-winning apocalyptic drama, has returned for its second season earlier this month, and with it, its central location has been revealed—Seattle.
1 year ago