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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.

Child found safe after Amber Alert issued for missing 17-month-old from Port Orchard

An Amber alert was issued and activated by WSP for a missing 17-month-old child who was abducted in Port Orchard.
2 years ago

4 dead, at least 5 injured in head-on crash on SR 28 near Wenatchee

Three people died, and at least another six were injured, after a car crashed into a charter bus head-on near Wenatchee Sunday afternoon, the WSP reported.
2 years ago

Mebane: Wilson changed play at goal line in Super Bowl loss that still haunts Seattle

For the Seattle Seahawks' former players, the loss of Super Bowl XLIX against New England is the game that lingers the most.
2 years ago

One critically injured after house fire breaks out in Bitter Lake neighborhood

A fire broke out at a residence in the Bitter Lake neighborhood, with one person critically injured from the flames.
2 years ago

Alaska man pleads not guilty to sexually assaulting minor during flight

A man from Deering, Alaska was arraigned Thursday for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor while on an Alaska Airlines flight heading toward Seattle.
2 years ago

Three Mexican citizens arrested after trying to distribute 30 pounds of meth in Bellevue

Three Mexican residents were arrested after allegedly being caught with 30 pounds of crystal methamphetamine during a drug deal late last week in Bellevue.
2 years ago

‘Every parent’s nightmare:’ Man sentenced to 20 years for abducting WA girl

A man from Michigan was sentenced to 20 years in prison after he was found guilty of traveling with the intent to engage in a sexual act with a WA minor.
2 years ago

Snow, power outages greet Western Washington

Seattleites and Washingtonians woke up Thursday morning to snow once more.
2 years ago

King County to simplify process for inquests into law enforcement-involved deaths

King County Executive Dow Constantine issued an executive order Wednesday that will streamline inquests into law enforcement-involved deaths.
2 years ago

8-year-old boy who went missing in Kirkland has been found

The Kirkland Police Department is asking the public to keep an eye out for an 8-year-old boy who's gone missing.
2 years ago

Meteorologist: Expect snow ‘to linger’ through the weekend

Fresh snow and icy conditions greeted many this morning throughout the Puget Sound region, including several neighborhoods in Seattle.
2 years ago

Mother, 29, arrested after son, 14, allegedly beaten to death for failing to do chores

The death of a 14-year-old boy at a South Seattle home has prompted an investigation led by the Seattle Police Department.
2 years ago

Puyallup tribe member sentenced to 13 years for killing friend on reservation

A Puyallup Tribe member was sentenced to 13 years in prison after he was found guilty of shooting someone he considered a friend. 
2 years ago

Rolled-over semi-truck catches fire on I-405, shuts down most northbound lanes near SR 169 interchange

All northbound lanes of Interstate 405 (I-405) have been shut down after a crash involving a rolled-over semi-truck in Renton Tuesday morning.
2 years ago

9 arrested in latest SPD prostitution sting along Aurora Ave

The Human Trafficking Unit with the Seattle Police Department arrested nine people during a Jan. 30 undercover prostitution operation.
2 years ago

16-year-old dies after car crash, authorities investigating if driver was evading police

A driver under the age of 18 was killed early Saturday morning in a car crash in unincorporated Bothell, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.
2 years ago

School closures: What’s open, closed and delayed?

Several schools have announced they will either delay the start of school after a weekend of intense winter weather, or cancel school altogether.
2 years ago

Vehicle fire shuts down multiple streets in Issaquah

Multiple roadways in Issaquah had to be blocked off after a vehicle caught on fire.
2 years ago

Little People of America slams Trump’s ‘horrific’ DEI remarks

President Donald Trump blaming DEI initiatives for the deadly mid-air collision sparked some controversy among Little People of America.
2 years ago

World’s largest rubber duck on the horizon signals return of Seattle Boat Show

Mama Duck, the world’s largest rubber duck, has made her way into town Jan. 31 for the Seattle Boat Show, with her stay expecting to last until Feb. 8.
2 years ago

Former Sumner High School basketball coach found guilty in sex-abuse trial with former players

A former Sumner High School basketball coach was found guilty of sexually abusing his former players.
2 years ago

Gee Scott slams Trump’s plane crash comments: ‘This is what 60% of the country voted for’

President Donald Trump Thursday speculated Democrats and diversity initiatives shared blame for the deaths of 67 after the Washington, D.C., midair collision.
2 years ago

Drive-by shooting suspect of Maserati arrested by SWAT after brief escape attempt

 A convicted felon was arrested by SWAT earlier this week in connection with a drive-by shooting that occurred last December in Seattle’s Greenwood neighborhood.
2 years ago

20-year-old arrested for Ballard murder, the city’s second homicide of 2025

A suspect in a Ballard homicide case was arrested Tuesday afternoon by officers with the Seattle Police Department (SPD) and SWAT.
2 years ago