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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.

WSU found liable for student’s hazing death in landmark court ruling

Washington State University has been found liable for the death of student Sam Martinez, an appeals court decision ruled Tuesday.
2 years ago

Son arrested for strangling and smothering mother in Renton home, police say

A Renton man was arrested and charged with first-degree murder Thursday for allegedly killing his mother in her home.
2 years ago

WA near dead last for overall driving in the U.S., latest study claims

WalletHub compared all 50 states and unfortunately found that Washington is the second-worst state to drive in.
2 years ago

17-year-old driver causes fatal crash on I-5, shuts down highway for hours

Interstate 5 (I-5) was shut down for several hours due to a fatal crash before reopening 5 a.m. Friday morning.
2 years ago

Brandi Carlile earns first Oscar nom for Elton John documentary

Included in the flurry of Oscar nominations Thursday morning was Maple Valley native Brandi Carlile and her song "Never Too Late."
2 years ago

REI CEO announces surprise retirement

The CEO of REI, Eric Artz, announced he is retiring. The Issaquah-based co-op stated Artz will leave the position at the end of March.
2 years ago

Former Auburn police officer sentenced to 16 years after murdering homeless man in 2019

Former Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson has been sentenced to serve 16 years and eight months in prison Thursday afternoon.
2 years ago

Marysville School District closes 2 schools to stave off financial crisis

The Marysville School District (MSD) will be closing two schools as it struggles to get back on track financially.
2 years ago

Suspect shot, arrested after all-day standoff in Lakewood, city evacuations issued

Police were forced to evacuate multiple blocks in Lakewood as police negotiated with an armed burglary suspect during a day-long standoff.
2 years ago

‘I’m more humble now’: Joe Zlab shares his Jan. 6 experience after Trump pardon

Joe Zlab was among Trump's 1,500 issued pardons for those who were convicted or criminally charged in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
2 years ago

Person stabbed in Everett Pizza Hut parking lot, suspect arrested after search

A stabbing in a Pizza Hut parking lot in Everett sent a person to the hospital, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.
2 years ago

Scam threatening arrest if person fails to pay fine for missing jury duty infiltrates Edmonds area

A new scam floating around the Edmonds area is threatening arrest to the people contacted if they fail to pay a fine for missing jury duty.
2 years ago

Train kills pedestrian in collision in Seattle

A train collided with a pedestrian in Seattle at Broad Street and Alaskan Way, the Seattle Fire Department reported.
2 years ago

Comcast, Xfinity service disrupted in several WA areas after vandals destroy equipment

A Comcast cable line was vandalized, causing several service outages for Xfinity and Comcast Business customers in Western Washington.
2 years ago

WA AG files temporary restraining order against Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship

WA Attorney General Nick Brown is challenging President Donald Trump’s freshly signed executive order revoking birthright citizenship.
2 years ago

WSU female student arrested after allegedly stabbing another student

Washington State University (WSU) Police arrested a 20-year-old woman after an alleged stabbing involving another student early Monday.
2 years ago

30 WA residents included in mass pardons from Trump

Thirty of the people previously prosecuted for the Jan. 6 attack included in Trump's pardons either live currently or lived in Washington.
2 years ago

Record-setting amount of guns confiscated from Washington airports in 2024

TSA officers working in Washington airports revealed they have collectively confiscated more guns in 2024 than ever before.
2 years ago

18,000 Costco teamsters to strike if no deal reached by Jan. 31

Thousands of Costco workers could strike by February after negotiations for an updated bargaining contract continue to strain.
2 years ago

What PSE’s newly increased rates mean for your budget

Expect to be paying more for gas and electricity if you're a Puget Sound Energy (PSE) customer after recently-approved rate hikes.
2 years ago

Seattle cop fired for hitting, killing woman in crosswalk appealing his termination

The Seattle police officer who was fired after hitting and killing a woman with his police vehicle is appealing his termination.
2 years ago

Seattle cops break up downtown drug deal, arrest suspect after foot chase

SPD officers led an anti-narcotics operation in Downtown Seattle Wednesday night, arresting one individual in the process.
2 years ago

Car prowling suspects arrested after firing shots at deputies during multi-city chase

Reports of a burglary and a shooting sent deputies with the King County Sheriff’s Office on a police chase from Sammamish to Renton.
2 years ago

Truck driver crashes through wall of a Taco Bell in Graham

A truck driver crashed into a Taco Bell in Graham Thursday, causing one person to be transported to a nearby hospital for injuries suffered.
2 years ago