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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.

What to stream this weekend: Seth Rogen’s Hollywood satire, emergency rooms in ‘Pitt’sburgh, and more

2025 will soon turn into a wild and whacky year for movies, but until then, let’s see what’s available for us to stream and watch this weekend.
2 years ago

Body of missing former Army sergeant found in Carbon River

Pierce County deputies are still looking for a 29-year-old woman who went missing last weekend after falling into the Carbon River with her dog in Carbonado.
2 years ago

Stay out of the water! Sewage spill reported off Magnuson Park

The Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation is reporting a sewage spill in Magnuson Park off the boat launch.
2 years ago

Low-barrier homeless shelter in Seattle shut down, community claimed it led to crime

A homeless shelter, dubbed the Navigation Center located within the Chinatown-International District in Seattle, has officially closed its doors.
2 years ago

Seattle’s $2M all-gender bathroom: Waterfront Park gets flush new look

The Waterfront Park nestled in Seattle's downtown neighborhood held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the installation of a new bathroom with six all-gender stalls.
2 years ago

Olympia music nonprofit robbed of $10K in gear—community raises $11K to help

The community rallied around The Bridge Music Project, an Olympia-based nonprofit for youth music, after it was hit with a devastating robbery.
2 years ago

Enumclaw Middle School evacuated after device was detonated, no reported injuries

Enumclaw Middle School was evacuated early Tuesday after a small explosive device detonated outside in the school courtyard.
2 years ago

Man with health issues missing since Monday, last seen heading to Seattle health clinic

WSP issued a missing person alert for Isaah Reevis, 34, who was last seen at approximately 10:30 a.m. boarding a bus off Davis Avenue S. in Seattle.
2 years ago

Popular firearm banned by WA police training commission after reports of untriggered firings

Washington's Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) banned the Sig Sauer P320, a firearm popular among both law enforcement and the U.S. military, causing multiple police departments to protest the decision.
2 years ago

Car thefts plummet in WA: State leads U.S. with 32% decrease

Car thefts dropped by 32% from 2023 to 2024 in Washington, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, the most of any state in the nation.
2 years ago

Repeat Belltown drug dealer arrested with major stash of cocaine, fentanyl

A Kirkland man known by police as a repeat drug dealer was arrested in Seattle last week in the downtown neighborhood.
2 years ago

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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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).
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years ago