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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.

Puyallup officer shoots man armed with baton after sister reported he was trying to kill her

A Puyallup police officer fired shots at a suspect involved in a domestic violence situation Friday night, the department confirmed.
2 months ago

Kittitas County deputy arrested on felony firearm charges after argument at Roslyn tavern

A Kittitas County deputy was arrested after getting into an argument with patrons and staff at the Brick Saloon in Roslyn Sunday morning.
2 months ago

Fox Island man sentenced to 7.5 years for killing girlfriend who allegedly asked to die

A 30-year-old man was sentenced to 7.5 years in prison for killing a woman who allegedly asked to be murdered.
2 months ago

300-person homeless village in Spanaway gets green light after court tosses neighborhood challenge

A 300-person homeless village in Spanaway is officially moving forward after the Washington Court of Appeals tossed out a neighborhood group's challenge.
2 months ago

Seattle data center proposed for downtown arts venue just days before city council votes on a moratorium

As city leaders consider reigning in the industry, plans for a downtown Seattle data center have emerged, sparking much debate.
2 months ago

Seattle paying $2.6M to settle sexual harassment lawsuit filed by four female SPD officers

The City of Seattle has agreed to pay $2.6 million to settle claims from four female Seattle police officers who accused SPD of sexual harassment and gender discrimination.
2 months ago

2 dead, 2 injured in deadly rollover on SR 18 at I-5, westbound lanes reopened after multiple people ejected

A fatal multi-vehicle crash killed two people and injured two others, causing all lanes of westbound SR 18 at I-5 in Federal Way to close early Thursday.
2 months ago

Armed man enters Tacoma mosque, triggering two-hour standoff before being arrested

A man is in jail Thursday morning after an armed standoff at a Tacoma mosque.
2 months ago

Seattle waterfront gets Ben & Jerry’s: Ice cream shop to take over space on Pier 54

Ben & Jerry's announced it will be joining Seattle's downtown waterfront by either the end of this year or early 2027.
2 months ago

Young woman found dead in Kent, homicide investigation underway

A death investigation is underway in Kent after police officers found a young woman unresponsive early Wednesday morning.
2 months ago

Embassy suites hotel workers near Lumen Field vote to strike Friday, threatening World Cup disruption

Hotel workers at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square are preparing to hold a strike vote on Friday, just weeks before the city hosts World Cup games.
2 months ago

Redmond Fall City Road reopens after large fire consumes warehouse, destroys 15 cars in Ames Lake

Firefighters with Eastside Fire & Rescue extinguished a "large commercial fire" at a warehouse in Ames Lake early Wednesday morning.
2 months ago

Arlington police officer accused of possessing child porn arrested again after violating court order

An Arlington police officer who was previously arrested for possessing child sexual abuse material was arrested again on Friday for violating the conditions of his release.
2 months ago

Kent man convicted of using stolen nurse identities to place ‘impostor nurses’ in nursing homes

A King County jury returned guilty verdicts on all charges against a man who used stolen nurse identities to place unqualified workers in nursing homes.
2 months ago

Pierce County man arrested after firing shots at group during domestic violence dispute in the street

A 24-year-old man was arrested last week after allegedly firing gunshots toward a group of people in the Puyallup/South Hill area while fighting with his girlfriend.
2 months ago

Reality TV star dead at 43 after body recovered from Washington river

Matt Brown, a part of the Brown family featured in Discovery Channel's reality-documentary series "Alaskan Bush People," is confirmed dead after his body was recovered from a Washington river.
2 months ago

Apartment, car, $2,000: The alleged recruiting offer that cost Brandon Roy his Garfield coaching job

Nearly one year after Brandon Roy was dismissed as Garfield High School's boys' basketball coach, internal records obtained by MyNorthwest have shed light on what led to the surprise firing.
2 months ago

23 years of Moroccan feasts and a decade of French fine dining: Seattle loses two restaurants in Belltown, Ballard

Two Seattle restaurants that have been neighborhood staples for a combined 33 years are shutting their doors.
2 months ago

Eastern Washington man dies after being shot in the neck with pellet gun by young child

A man from Eastern Washington died after he was shot in the neck with a pellet gun by a young child.
2 months ago

Kent mail thief caught red-handed after detective watches him hit 17 mailboxes in a row

In Kent, a suspected mail thief is behind bars after a detective caught him red-handed stealing from neighborhood mailboxes.
2 months ago

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s homelessness advisor resigns in move to mitigate tension with city council

A key policy advisor within Seattle Mayor's leadership team has stepped down. Jon Grant, Wilson’s chief advisor on homelessness and housing, resigned Wednesday morning.
2 months ago

FAA proposes $165k fine against Alaska Airlines for allegedly boarding intoxicated passengers

The Federal Aviation Administration proposed fining Alaska Airlines $165,000 for allegedly allowing intoxicated passengers to board flights.  
2 months ago

Vacant former nursing home catches fire in Shoreline early Wednesday

A vacant building that was once a nursing home caught on fire early Wednesday morning.
2 months ago

One person dead after apartment fire in Tacoma late Tuesday night

One person died in an apartment fire late Tuesday night in Tacoma’s Stadium District, Tacoma Fire confirmed.
2 months ago