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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.

Large main break causes discolored water for Tacoma residents

A large main break on South Tacoma Way has caused discolored water for residents in Central Tacoma Tuesday.
2 years ago

WA crowns Seattle Democrat as next Senate Majority Leader

Senator Jamie Pederson was voted in Monday as the new Senate Majority Leader in the Washington State Senate.
2 years ago

Body of 33-year-old experienced hiker found in Mt. Hood National Forest

The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office has identified the body of a hiker found in the Mt. Hood National Forest.
2 years ago

Yelm homeowner arrested after detectives found murdered man inside

Thurston County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Yelm homeowner after a body was discovered inside the suspect’s home.
2 years ago

Wanted suspect last seen leaving Bellingham-area hospital in scrubs

The Bellingham Police Department (BPD) is looking for a man wanted for several crimes who left a hospital.
2 years ago

Man pleads not guilty to 44-year-old cold case murder of Boeing employee

The man, arrested last August, pled not guilty to the 1980 cold case murder of a Boeing employee in Kent Thursday.
2 years ago

City of Lacey cracking down on illegal activity within massage parlors

The City of Lacey is increasing its efforts to shut down businesses doubling as prostitution rings as LPD investigates seven massage parlors.
2 years ago

Disturbing racist text messages spread nationwide, including WA

The FBI is investigating reports of people receiving racist text messages in more than a dozen states, including Washington.
2 years ago

Kirkland home remodeler sentenced to four years for $4M wire fraud using fake invoices

A home remodeling contractor from Kirkland was sentenced to four years in prison for wire fraud after stealing approximately $4 million.
2 years ago

Capitol Hill dinosaur theft spree: SPD arrests costume-clad suspect

SPD was alerted of a reptile, specifically a species of dinosaur that was believed to be extinct, stealing packages throughout Capitol Hill.
2 years ago

Seattle woman arrested for father’s murder after police investigate property damage call

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) arrested a woman for murder in the second degree in South Seattle Tuesday night.
2 years ago

Man arrested for ‘romance fraud’ scheme after stealing $3.3M from victims

A Nigerian national was arrested 11 months after he was indicted for 14 counts of wire fraud connected to a "romance fraud" scheme.
2 years ago

Nick Brown to become Washington’s next attorney general

With Bob Ferguson departing his post after more than a decade, Democrat Nick Brown is projected to become Washington's next attorney general. 
2 years ago

Reykdal poised to serve third term of superintendent of public instruction

Chris Reykdal is on track to get elected to a third term as the state's superintendent of public instruction, published ballot results state.
2 years ago

AP projection: Democrat Bob Ferguson beats Republican Dave Reichert in the race to become WA’s next governor

Attorney General Bob Ferguson has defeated former U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert to become Washington's newest governor.
2 years ago

‘Precautionary’: Washington activated National Guard in response to DHS warning

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee activated some Washington National Guard members last week, asking them to be on standby.
2 years ago

Washington’s Clallam County stands as best resource to predict presidential election

For the most accurate prediction for who will be the next U.S. president following the Nov. 5 election, look no further than Clallam County.
2 years ago

‘There is no excuse’: Bellevue hits five-year high in DUI incidents

The City of Bellevue hit a five-year high in DUI incidents last month, according to the Bellevue Police Department (BPD).
2 years ago

‘Nursing is one of the most dangerous professions:’ Tacoma nurses start picket

Approximately 1,200 registered nurses with St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma have started a picket Friday for better working conditions.
2 years ago

Suspect on the loose after fatal mall shooting on Halloween night in Vancouver

One person was killed and two others were injured in a shooting in the food court of a Vancouver Mall Thursday night.
2 years ago

Capitol Hill pizzeria abandons location, leaves behind $100K in unpaid rent

A pizzeria in Capitol Hill, Fat Tomato, has shuttered its doors, leaving behind thousands of dollars in unpaid rent.
2 years ago

State Patrol searching for hit-and-run suspect after pedestrian was killed

If drivers saw a WSDOT alert during their commute this morning, WSP is looking for a hit-and-run driver after a pedestrian died.
2 years ago

Wildlife Department investigating deaths of two endangered wolves, offering $10K reward

FWS is investigating the illegal killing of two federally listed endangered gray wolves, offering a $10,000 reward for any information.
2 years ago

Accused child rapist captured in Pierce County after 2 years on the run

Deputies with the Pierce County Sheriff's Office are asking for the public's help with finding an accused child rapist.
2 years ago