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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.

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

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