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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.

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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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."
2 years 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."
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years ago

Serial cat killer arrested after allegedly roaming Seattle again

An alleged serial cat killer roaming Seattle has many cat owners alarmed for their pets' safety.
2 years ago

WA’s $77.9B budget saga: Bob Ferguson is on the clock to make the final call

After months of late-night debates and political tug-of-war, Washington lawmakers have finally agreed on a massive $77.9 billion operating budget for the next two years.
2 years ago

Two Black Seattle police officers sue SPD, allege racist practices, culture

Two rank-and-file Seattle police officers have filed civil suits against the department for alleged pervasive anti-Black racism.
2 years ago

VIDEO: Motorcyclist smashes into windshield during Scott Lake road rage attack

A driver hit a motorcyclist in Scott Lake during a road rage incident over the weekend, causing the rider to hit the driver's windshield, the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) confirmed on Facebook.
2 years ago

30,000 people without power in Pierce County after mechanical issue

The Peninsula Light Company is restoring power for residents between the Key Peninsula and Gig Harbor areas after a mechanical failure shut down an entire power system.
2 years ago

Seattle police issue alert after 14-year-old girl goes missing

The Seattle Police Department has issued a missing person alert for Maryam, a 14-year-old girl last seen near the Hillman City neighborhood.
2 years ago

WSU Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity shut down until 2030 for hazing

Washington State University (WSU) is shutting down one of its fraternities for the rest of the decade due to multiple hazing violations.
2 years ago

WA Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez flooded with boos at town hall after supporting the SAVE Act

U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, was showered with boos during her fourth town hall as hundreds of community members lined up around the building to voice their displeasure.
2 years ago