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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.

WSP trooper shot 9 times while on duty returns to work 11 months later

A Washington State Patrol (WSP) trooper who was shot nine times during a shift was able to return to work earlier this week.
2 years ago

Tacoma man allegedly killed by air compressor just hours after suspect was released from jail

A Tacoma man has been accused of killing another man by allegedly beating him to death with an air compressor and a chair in his home.
2 years ago

Two separate, unusual crashes leaves two vehicles submerged in water in Kitsap County

Bodies of water lying in Kitsap County accidentally became home to multiple vehicles this week after a pair of bizarre accidents occurred.
2 years ago

SPD actively searches for missing 12-year-old boy, last seen Tuesday night

The Seattle Police Department is actively searching for a 12-year-old boy who's been missing since 6:10 p.m. Tuesday.
2 years ago

SPD saves kidnapped girls after they left 911 call pretending to order pizza

SPD revealed a phone call from two kidnapped teenage girls pretending to order pizza aided their search for them.
2 years ago

Officer-involved shooting at Marysville Costco ends with car fire, one officer injured

A shooting involving a Marysville police officer broke out, prompting a significant police response and an investigation
2 years ago

Seattle mayor’s plan to double housing capacity sparks debate, concern among city council

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's plan to double the city's housing over the next 20 years was the central focus of the latest council meeting.
2 years ago

Feces, bullet holes, broken windows: Vandalism against Tacoma church spirals out of control

 A Tacoma church is increasing its security efforts after it has been the target of repeated vandalism as of late.
2 years ago

Seattle tutor charged with raping middle school student

King County Prosecutors have charged an adult tutor of assaulting a minor after he was accused of raping a middle school student of his.
2 years ago

Yakima County coroner faces charges over using drugs he stole from corpses

Yakima County Coroner Jim Curtice is facing criminal charges that he stole and used illicit drugs from dead bodies at work.
2 years ago

WA preparing to eradicate invasive Japanese Beetles from thousands of properties

WA is stepping in to eradicate invasive Japanese Beetles that are affecting thousands of property owners throughout the state.
2 years ago

Seattle traffic worsens: Drivers lose 63 hours to congestion in 2024

Traffic got worse throughout Seattle as people went back to the office last year, according to data from Inrix.
2 years ago

Sound Transit kicks off 2025 with several Light Rail 1-Line disruptions

Expect service disruptions for the next couple of months along Sound Transit's Link Light Rail 1-Line from Lynnwood to Angle Lake.
2 years ago

VIDEO: Potential suspects captured on camera after 14-year-old killed on New Year’s Eve

Police video has revealed two potential suspects that might be involved in a New Year's Eve shooting that killed a 14-year-old man.
2 years ago

Highway 2 reopened after multi-fatal car crash blocked both directions

Highway 2 was blocked in both directions just east of SR 9 in Snohomish after a fatal car crash occurred Tuesday morning.
2 years ago

With a new year comes new, increased parking fines in Seattle

For the first time since 2011, parking fines in Seattle will increase to account for inflation and current parking rates.
2 years ago

Busy intersection shut down as SPD investigates fatal shooting in Seattle’s Capitol Hill

The Seattle Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
2 years ago

Gonzaga men’s basketball team narrowly avoids disaster on LAX runway

FAA is investigating a close call involving two planes, one that had the entire Gonzaga Men's Basketball team on it, nearly colliding.
2 years ago

Man found dead after alleged ‘violent mental health breakdown,’ husband arrested

A 47-year-old man was arrested for manslaughter after a domestic violence call was made in Edmonds early Sunday morning.
2 years ago

SPD investigating incident where local resident’s dog was shot, killed at Seattle cemetery

A Seattle woman is working with the SPD and is seeking justice after she claimed her dog was shot and killed at a cemetery in December.
2 years ago

Starbucks baristas begin five-day strike in Seattle, LA, Chicago

Starbucks baristas are going on strike Friday in Seattle, Los Angeles and Chicago after contract negotiations broke down earlier this week.
2 years ago

Traveling through Sea-Tac Airport this holiday season? Prepare for mass crowds

More than two million passengers are expected to go through Sea-Tac Airport between now and Jan. 2, with Dec. 20 being the busiest day.
2 years ago

Bezos saves $1 billion in taxes after moving out of WA

Jeff Bezos, the founder and executive chairman for Amazon, has allegedly saved nearly $1 billion this year alone in taxes.
2 years ago

Northern giant hornet, AKA ‘murder hornet,’ eradicated from WA

The northern giant hornet, previously known as the "murder hornet," has been eradicated from Washington and the U.S. overall.
2 years ago