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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.

Car catches fire after crashing into barrier on SR 507, driver remains missing

A driver crashed into a barrier on SR 507, causing his car to catch on fire Sunday night, according to South Pierce Fire & Rescue.
1 year ago

Families plead with WA Governor to block release of triple murderer Timothy Pauley

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson is reviewing the case of Timothy Pauley—a convicted killer who was once sentenced to life without the possibility of parole, but could now walk free due to former Governor Jay Inslee's decision.
1 year ago

Chaos in Olympia: Security removes Tim Eyman, citizens from WA Senate hearing on Parents’ Bill of Rights changes

Several people, including political activist and lobbyist Tim Eyman, were removed by security during a contentious public hearing with the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Committee over Washington's Parents' Bill of Rights (Initiative 2081).
1 year ago

29-year-old woman still missing after falling into Carbon River; Dog found miles away

Pierce County deputies have pivoted from a rescue mission to a recovery mission Monday for a 29-year-old woman who went missing after falling into the Carbon River with her dog in Carbonado.
1 year ago

Shooting involving Pierce County deputies and an alleged DV suspect breaks out after police chase

A deputy with the Pierce County Sheriff's Office allegedly shot a domestic violence suspect in Spanaway Sunday evening. The Pierce County Force Investigative Team is now investigating the shooting.
1 year ago

Skip Netflix’s $320M bomb — watch these must-see movies and shows this weekend instead

Skip Netflix's $320 bomb, check out these recently released or made available movies and shows instead this weekend.
1 year ago

Kohberger took selfie hours after Idaho murders, victim’s father claims it was a ‘trophy’

Forty new court filings released Wednesday uncovered several revelations about Bryan Kohberger -- the man charged with four counts of murder for the deaths of four University of Idaho students.
1 year ago

Lynnwood appoints last remaining council candidate, putting OnlyFans saga to rest

The City of Lynnwood has finally settled on filling its lone vacant spot on its council, appointing Robert Leutwyler Wednesday evening with a 5-0 vote.
1 year ago

Search underway for missing Federal Way man with dementia

A man suffering from dementia wandered away from his care facility and hasn’t been seen since, prompting a search conducted by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Way Police Department.
1 year ago

Seattle hosts March Madness first and second rounds: Game schedule, tickets and more

March Madness, one of the most exciting, celebrated, and gambled-upon annual sporting events, is finally here, with Seattle as its host for the first and second rounds.
1 year ago

Bold annexation plans could push this WA city’s population beyond Spokane and Tacoma

Vancouver’s population could expand into being the second-largest city in Washington if the city government follows through with one of its proposed annexation plans.
1 year ago

Jimmy Kimmel declares ‘Gonzaga isn’t real’ ahead of March Madness

As Gonzaga University prepares for its 26th-straight March Madness tournament, late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel used his platform to spread the word on one of his favorite conspiracy theories: Gonzaga isn't real.
1 year ago

Head-on collision in Port Orchard injures 5, including three children 6 years old and younger

A head-on collision on State Route 160 sent five people to the hospital with injuries, including three children under the age of six late Wednesday night.
1 year ago

Rep. Adam Smith: ‘The extreme left is leading us into a ditch’ as Democratic Party approval hits record low

Two national polls found a troubling trend for Democratic voters -- the approval rating for the Democrat Party hit record lows following the 2024 presidential race.
1 year ago

Let’s Go Washington files another initiative to protect parents’ rights

Let's Go Washington seeks to protect parents' rights by repealing House Bill 1296 with a new initiative. Discover more here.
1 year ago

Fife Police investigating suspicious vehicle possibly impersonating ICE agents

A vehicle potentially impersonating U.S. ICE agents prompted an investigation by the Fife Police Department after it was caught circling the parking lot of a Ukrainian grocery store.
1 year ago

Seattle Police searching for missing indigenous woman who’s been gone for 14 months

A Missing Indigenous Person Alert was issued for a woman who has been missing for more than a year.
1 year ago

Man accused of more than 20 bank robberies in King County arrested

Seattle Police Department detectives and patrol officers arrested a man responsible for more than 20 bank robberies throughout Seattle and King County Monday afternoon.
1 year ago

Kent Police arrest man for attempting to kidnap girlfriend in broad daylight

The Kent Police Department arrested a man after he attempted to kidnap his girlfriend last week.
1 year ago

Washington joins legal battle against new passport rules impacting transgender people

Washington opposes passport changes the Attorney General says hinders transgender people’s access to gender-affirming identification.
1 year ago

Opening of new Washington juvenile detention center delayed

A juvenile detention center constructed to ease the increase of detained minors in the state is now expected to open months later than anticipated.
1 year ago

Potentially fatal botulism risk prompts SeaBear to recall multiple chowders

The Anacortes-based SeaBear Company is recalling two types of seafood chowder because of botulism risk, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
1 year ago

‘Horrific’: ICE arrests alleged Tren de Aragua gang members in Spokane, sparks some outcry

Two alleged members of Tren de Aragua were arrested by agents with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Spokane County, but how they apprehended the suspects has sparked controversy.
1 year ago

Man charged with killing Renton hairdresser pleads not guilty

A man accused of killing a Renton woman was extradited from Mexico last week is set to be in court to enter his plea.
1 year ago