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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.

Multiple westbound I-90 lanes blocked after collision involving multiple semi-trucks

All lanes on I-90 heading west are blocked near North Bend Monday morning, the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) confirmed.
1 year ago

Man booked into jail in connection with death of 82-year-old woman found under shed encased in concrete

The body of a missing 82-year-old woman from Tenino was discovered underneath a shed in Olympia partially encased in concrete, Thurston County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.
1 year ago

Fentanyl seized was enough to ‘kill more than 46,000 people’: 11 convicted in major Idaho drug bust

"The amount of fentanyl seized in this case had the potential to kill more than 46,000 people, that would more than fill the football stadium at Boise State," Reames added.
1 year ago

New, massive state-of-the-art pickleball facility arrives in Lynnwood

An elaborate indoor pickleball facility is coming to Lynnwood as the burgeoning sport continues to expand its reach within the state it was founded in.
1 year ago

Hands Off! rally against Trump to be held at Shoreline-Edmonds border Saturday

Activists protesting the Trump administration and its policies and cuts are preparing for a rally this Saturday at the Shoreline-Edmonds border.
1 year ago

What to watch this weekend: ‘Sinners,’ the most talked about movie of 2025, is here

“Sinners,” currently tracking to have the biggest opening for an original film post-COVID-19, is in theaters Friday. Here’s what is available to watch this weekend.
1 year ago

Coast Guard discovers body on shore in Clallam County, could be one of three missing boat passengers

A body was discovered after washing up on the shore between Neah Bay and Sekiu in Callam County. The Coast Guard believes the body is one of the three boaters who went missing on April 16.
1 year ago

All aboard the Sound Transit merch train: New online store now open!

Sound Transit announced the opening of an all-new digital storefront full of Sound Transit-themed merchandise.
1 year ago

Recent kidnapping, torture case prompts state senator’s plea to kill WA’s sanctuary state policy

Citing a recent horrific crime that involved the kidnapping and torture of a 58-year-old woman in King County, State Senator Phil Fortunato, R-Auburn, wants to end Washington’s sanctuary state policy.
1 year ago

Man with medical condition missing, last seen in Issaquah

The Issaquah Police Department (IPD) is asking the public for help finding a man who has been missing since Wednesday morning.
1 year ago

Study: WA one of the 10 most dangerous states for public transit safety

Washington qualified as one of the 10 most dangerous states when it comes to public transit, according to a study from John Foy & Associates.
1 year ago

Juvenile dies from injuries suffered in weekend Tacoma shooting

Two people were injured and sent to a hospital after a shooting in Tacoma on April 12. Four days later, one of the victims, a juvenile, died at the hospital from injuries suffered.
1 year ago

Teachers in Idaho school district to carry guns on campus, but parents won’t know who

The Idaho-based St. Maries School District is now allowing teachers and faculty to carry guns on campus and in classrooms. Parents will not be notified which teacher is carrying a firearm.
1 year ago

Seattle Public Schools face legal action over neglecting pregnant, nursing employee needs

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown alleged Seattle Public Schools repeatedly failed to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant and nursing employees in the latest lawsuit from the Washington Attorney General’s Office.
1 year ago

PCC to reopen downtown location as a reimagined corner market

PCC Community Markets is reopening its grocery store location in downtown Seattle this summer, but not without some changes.
1 year ago

Port Angeles 10-year-old found safe in dollhouse on front porch of home

A 10-year-old boy is reportedly missing after last being seen April 15 at approximately 4 p.m. in Port Angeles.
1 year ago

Person injured in overnight Burien shooting

One person was injured in a shooting in Burien and was taken to Harborview Medical Center. The King County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating who was involved in the shooting and what led to the incident.
1 year ago

Employers to pay striking workers up to 4 weeks in new WA bill proposal

House Democrats passed a bill last weekend that would require employers to pay striking workers for up to four weeks, down from the 12 weeks originally proposed.
1 year ago

Ice cream icon Salt and Straw drops Pike Place Market move days after announcement

Salt & Straw bowed out of moving into Pike Place Market less than a week after the ice creamery announced the move.
1 year ago

Seattle Pride faces $350,000 budget shortfall as corporate sponsorship pull out

Seattle Pride is dealing with a $350,000 budget shortfall after it lost several corporate sponsorships. The organization believes the pullout of sponsorships came from DEI rollbacks, political attacks on the LGBTQ+ community, saving money amid a turbulent forecasted economy, and the recent installation of the new Trump administration.
1 year ago

Three unions demand outside investigation into Tacoma-Pierce County Health Director’s conduct

Three separate unions filed a complaint against the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department's public health director, alleging she created a toxic work environment and practiced bullying and other unethical behavior.
2 years ago

WA lawmakers eyeing capital gains tax hike amid $16B budget deficit

Washington lawmakers, facing a projected operating budget shortfall of approximately $16 billion over the next four years, are considering raising the state’s capital gains tax to offset the state's financial hurdles.
2 years ago

Senate amends ‘Parents Bill of Rights,’ sparking renewed controversy over parental control

Senate Democrats pass HB 1296, amending last year's "Parents Bill of Rights," over Republican objections.
2 years ago

CA man stole nearly $1M from Kent company through fraudulent purchases, fake invoices

An IT manager of a Kent-based energy manufacturing company was indicted by a Seattle grand jury this week for creating a scheme to steal nearly $1 million from his employer.
2 years ago