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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.

Frito-Lay in a crunch: Lay’s chips recall increased to highest risk level

Frito-Lay is recalling more bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips after the FDA increased the risk level of the product to its highest level of risk classification.
2 years ago

DNA breakthrough leads to arrest in 1989 Everett cold case murder of Mary Ann Daniels

A former Everett resident was arrested in Las Vegas Saturday in connection a 36-year-old cold case, the murder of Mary Ann Daniels in 1989.
2 years ago

Nigerian pandemic fraud: Man sentenced for stealing thousands of identities, millions of dollars

A Nigerian man was sentenced after he pled guilty to defrauding programs of millions of dollars intended for aid during the pandemic.
2 years ago

Lakewood drug kingpin sentenced to 10 years for helming multi-state drug trafficking ring

A Lakewood resident was sentenced to 10 years in prison after law enforcement determined he was leading a South Puget Sound drug trafficking organization.
2 years ago

One dead in fatal fire at Everett apartment complex

A fire broke out at a four-plex apartment complex in Everett, the Everett Fire Department confirmed, killing one person.
2 years ago

Plethora of guns, drugs recovered over weekend of Seattle arrests

The Seattle Police Department kept itself busy last weekend, collecting multiple guns and firearms throughout a series of arrests.
2 years ago

Bizarre connection found between Vermont border agent’s death and CA homicide

The fatal shooting of a U.S. border patrol agent in Vermont and a murder in Northern California appear to be related.
2 years ago

King County Jails end misdemeanor booking restrictions amid staffing gains

King County jails will lift remaining misdemeanor booking restrictions for all partner law enforcement agencies, starting Feb. 1.
2 years ago

Using a forklift, thieves steal 2 ATMs in Wallingford credit union heist

SPD is looking for suspects after two ATMs were ripped out of a credit union in the Wallingford neighborhood with a forklift.
2 years ago

Racist graffiti found on East Lake Sammamish bike trail sparks outrage in Issaquah

Offensive, racist graffiti was found alongside the East Lake Sammamish bike trail in Issaquah Sunday morning.
2 years ago

Gee Scott on Pete Carroll joining the Raiders: ‘It’s tough to win in Vegas’

After a year away from NFL sidelines, former Seattle Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll has returned to the NFL as to coach the Las Vegas Raiders.
2 years ago

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