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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.

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

Good Samaritan saves elderly person after they drove into Lake Stevens

An elderly driver unintentionally drove into Lake Stevens Thursday evening only to be rescued by a good Samaritan nearby.
2 years ago

WA reps seek aid, disaster declaration from federal government for bomb cyclone recovery

Washington representatives are asking for financial assistance and a disaster declaration following the deadly bomb cyclone.
2 years ago

Suspect flees scene after stabbing man in the neck in Pioneer Square

A stabbing in Seattle's Pioneer Square early Thursday left a man seriously injured, with the suspect immediately fleeing the scene afterward.
2 years ago

Federal inquiry into discrimination complaints at UW resolved, finds no wrongdoing

UW has agreed on a resolution after a year-long investigation into how the school responds to discrimination complaints was concluded.
2 years ago

Gun owners could be charged with felonies if firearm gets stolen under new proposed bill

The owner of a gun that becomes stolen could face fines and felonies if the thief commits a violent crime with said gun.
2 years ago

Drew Brees is bringing pickleball to Seattle with new indoor facility

Former NFL star quarterback Drew Brees' pickleball company, Picklr, is coming to Seattle -- specifically Fremont.
2 years ago

Gonzaga University finds its next president

Katia Passerini, Ph.D., has been named Gonzaga University's next president, the Gonzaga University Board of Trustees confirmed.
2 years ago

Edmonds names interim police chief amid troubling city-wide financial woes

Assistant Chief Rod Sniffen will serve as the acting police chief for the Edmonds Police Department, starting in March.
2 years ago

Driver threatening passenger with gun leads to officer-involved shooting in Auburn

A shooting involving a police officer broke out in Auburn early Wednesday morning, leaving one man dead, Auburn Police confirmed.
2 years ago

‘Might become a delicacy:’ Beth’s Cafe, other eateries worried about growing egg shortage

The U.S. is facing a nationwide egg shortage due to an increase in avian flu cases, causing eggs to go for exorbitant prices.
2 years ago

63-year-old blind advocate slain by 18-year-old after road rage incident

An 18-year-old has been charged with killing a 63-year-old blind man and advocate during a road rage incident in Burien last month.
2 years ago

VIDEO: Edmonds Police searching for 5 suspects involved in waterfront shooting

Five suspects remain on the loose after a shooting near the Edmonds waterfront left an 18-year-old man critically injured.
2 years ago

Officer-involved shooting in Centralia: Suspect killed after brawl with police

An officer with the Centralia Police Department shot and killed a man during a physical altercation with police.
2 years ago