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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.

Body pulled from Haller Lake Sunday believed to be missing 35-year-old man

The body of a 35-year-old man was pulled from Haller Lake Sunday evening, Seattle Fire confirmed.
2 months ago

‘Wilkeson is more than a place’: Mayor steps down after leading town through Fairfax Bridge crisis

The mayor of Wilkeson, a town of approximately 500 people in Pierce County, has officially stepped down.
2 months ago

Chili’s returns to western WA with new location at SEA airport

A second Chili's has officially opened in Washington, this time within Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
3 months ago

Amazon says its data centers are 7x more water-efficient than industry average

Amazon revealed its data centers are seven times more water-efficient than the industry average.
3 months ago

Man shot in downtown Seattle overnight Friday, suspect on the loose

A man was shot in the leg in downtown Seattle early Friday morning, and is currently in serious condition.
3 months ago

Marysville breaks ground on more affordable housing as population continues to spike

As Marysville's population continues to grow, city leadership has approved adding more affordable housing.
3 months ago

Xbox faces thousands of layoffs this summer as new CEO orders gaming division ‘reset’

Microsoft's Xbox division is expected to undergo significant layoffs this summer as the gaming department undergoes a "reset."
3 months ago

Man serving life sentence for 1997 murder of Tacoma police officer dies in custody

The man who was convicted of killing a Tacoma police officer nearly 30 years ago has died in prison, the Washington Department of Corrections confirmed.
3 months ago

Second suspect identified in Kittitas County car theft ring, believed to be armed gang member

The Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office has identified a second suspect connected to the theft of multiple cars.
3 months ago

Kittitas County deputy fired after waving gun, making threats while off-duty at Roslyn tavern

A deputy with the Kittitas County Sheriff's Office has been fired after he was arrested at his home on felony charges involving a firearm Sunday morning.
3 months ago

Human remains found in Chelan County ID’d as Patricia Colyer, a woman missing from Tacoma since 1986

Human remains discovered a month ago in Chelan County were identified as Patricia L. Colyer, a woman who's been missing for nearly 20 years.
3 months ago

Registered sex offender arrested after approaching children at Pierce County apartment complex

A man accused of lurking around an apartment complex, speaking to children, and trying to get them to play with him was arrested in Pierce County on Sunday.
3 months ago

Mercer Island High School student dies after being struck by lacrosse ball at recruiting showcase

A Mercer Island High School sophomore and aspiring lacrosse player died from injuries he suffered at a lacrosse recruiting showcase last week.
3 months ago

Zillow co-founder leaving Seattle in latest high-profile resident departure

One of the co-founders of Zillow is departing Seattle, adding to the exodus of high-profile millionaires.
3 months ago

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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 months ago