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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.

Hillside slide causes SR 106 along Hood Canal to shut down in both directions

State Route 106 has been closed in both directions along the Hood Canal in Mason County due to a hillside slide.
2 years ago

One dead, two injured after police chase turned fatal on SR 7 in Spanaway

One person is dead and two people are in hospital after a police chase occurred on State Route 7 in Spanaway Saturday.
2 years ago

Dave Ross, Colleen O’Brien departing after co-hosting ‘Seattle’s Morning News’ for a decade

Dave Ross and Colleen O'Brien, the co-hosts of "Seattle's Morning News" on KIRO Newsradio are both leaving the show.
2 years ago

14-year-old Seattle teen arrested for firing shots at police officers during pursuit

Seattle patrol officers arrested a 14-year-old teen for a drive-by shooting and for firing shots at police during a pursuit.
2 years ago

What highways, state routes are closed due to the bomb cyclone?

As of 6 a.m. Nov. 20, here are the current conditions of major highways and state routes affected by the bomb cyclone.
2 years ago

WDFW seizes 179 pounds of mushrooms from pair of foraging bandits

WDFW confiscated approximately 179 pounds of chanterelle mushrooms after two men allegedly harvested them illegally.
2 years ago

Seattle stabbings: Teacher injured in classroom attack, 60-year-old man stabbed in neck

Two separate stabbings occurred Monday in separate parts of Seattle. Both incidents have been non-fatal, as of this reporting.
2 years ago

SR 20 North Cascade Highway closed for season

Right as a massive storm approaches the region, WSDOT has decided to shut down the State Route 20 North Cascade Highway.
2 years ago

Gun sales return to WA despite ongoing statewide court system outage

Unauthorized activity has been detected on the network that runs and operates Washington court systems, crippling operations statewide.
2 years ago

Chinatown-International District robbery turns violent, one woman injured in shooting

Detectives with the SPD are investigating a robbery that seriously injured a woman in Seattle's Chinatown-International District.
2 years ago

‘Catastrophic:’ Senator Patty Murray condemns appointment of RFK Jr. to lead HHS

Senator Patty Murray spoke out against President-elect Donald Trump's announcement to select RFK Jr. as the head of HHS.
2 years ago

Pedestrian killed while crossing the road in Everett

The Everett Police Department is investigating a crime scene after a pedestrian was hit and killed when she was crossing the road.
2 years ago

18-year-old suspect charged with Tacoma Halloween killing, allegedly bragged about murder

A Tacoma man has been charged with murder after Tacoma Police investigated the death of Ricktor Murphy, 59, on Halloween.
2 years ago

SPD regains authority to book misdemeanor offenses in King County Jail

The booking restrictions for misdemeanors in King County Jail have been lifted due to improving staffing levels.
2 years ago

Horses run free on Tacoma city streets after breaking out of their stalls

Two horses took to the streets, galloping along McKinley Avenue and 72nd Street in Tacoma after they broke out of their stalls.
2 years ago

King County Executive Dow Constantine not seeking re-election in 2025

King County Executive Dow Constantine has announced he is not seeking reelection in 2025 after 15 years on the job.
2 years ago

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