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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.

Bellevue has already seen more catalytic converter thefts in 2026 than all of last year

There have been more catalytic converter thefts in Bellevue through the first five months of this year than all of 2025.
2 months ago

Two people shot in Seattle’s Yesler Terrace neighborhood Tuesday night

Two people were shot Tuesday night in Seattle’s Yesler Terrace neighborhood, the Seattle Police Department confirmed.
2 months ago

Teen shot dead in front of girlfriend during robbery in Parkland identified, video of suspect’s vehicle released

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the suspects who robbed a teenage boy in Parkland and then shot him to death in front of his girlfriend.
2 months ago

Meta layoffs: 1,395 King County-based jobs cut amid latest round of company-wide layoffs

Among the 8,000 Meta layoffs that were announced last week, it is now confirmed that 1,395 are within King County. 
2 months ago

‘The mayor will welcome them’: LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt says Seattle’s policies will attract LA’s homeless population

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt warned that thousands of the city's homeless will relocate to cities like Seattle if he's elected.
2 months ago

‘100 deadliest days of summer’: WA’s most dangerous driving season is already underway

It's Day 2 of what law enforcement calls the "100 Deadliest Days of Summer" for fatal traffic accidents, lasting from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
2 months ago

Vancouver BC cold case: Unidentified body of woman found in 2022 connected to Seattle, Portland area before death

Investigators believe the woman at the center of a four-year Vancouver, B.C. cold case may have spent her final days in the Seattle or Portland area.
2 months ago

Journalists at four WA newspapers walk off the job Tuesday in one-day strike against McClatchy

Journalists at four Washington newspapers are walking off the job for a one-day strike on Tuesday.
2 months ago

One skydiver dead, another injured after midair collision in Adams County

One skydiver died in a midair collision Sunday evening in Adams County, the local sheriff’s office confirmed.
2 months ago

Cyberattack cripples Chelan County government network systems over holiday weekend

The Chelan County network systems were hacked by malware over the weekend, the county confirmed.
2 months ago

16-year-old boy robbed and killed in front of his girlfriend in Parkland, suspects at large

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the suspects who robbed a teenage boy in Parkland and then shot him to death in front of his girlfriend.
2 months ago

Seattle’s Boeing IMAX Theater, WA’s largest screen, is dropping feature films

The Boeing IMAX Theater, the largest theater screen in all of Washington, will no longer show feature films, the Pacific Science Center announced.
3 months ago

Parents outraged after lead contamination found in 80% of fixtures at Fife elementary school

Lead contamination concerns are growing in Fife schools after state testing revealed extremely high levels in drinking fountains and faucets.
3 months ago

Starbucks retires AI inventory program after just nine months

Starbucks is sunsetting its AI inventory program after it reportedly miscounted and mislabeled store items.
3 months ago

Teenager shot on King County Metro bus in Auburn, suspect still at large

A 17-year-old boy was shot while on board a King County Metro bus Thursday night, the Auburn Police Department confirmed.
3 months ago

Man injured in Snohomish trestle fire now accused of starting it, booked for arson

The man injured during last week's massive trestle fire in Snohomish has now been accused of starting it.
3 months ago

Mason County corrections officer arrested for possessing child sex abuse material, third WA officer arrested for child sex crimes in a week

A corrections officer in Mason County is facing charges tied to possessing child sexual abuse images, the third local law enforcement officer to be arrested for crimes related to child sex abuse in just the last week.
3 months ago

‘Deeply troubling’: Arlington police officer accused of possessing more than 1,000 child sex abuse files

The Arlington Police Department (APD) said one of its officers has been arrested on allegations involving child pornography.
3 months ago

Missing Indigenous Person Alert: 16-year-old boy last seen in Thurston County Tuesday night

A 16-year-old boy has been reported missing from Thurston County by the Washington State Patrol, prompting a Missing Indigenous Person Alert.
3 months ago

Suspected DUI driver crashes into tree after swerving through active school zone in Port Orchard

Deputies with the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspected DUI driver who crashed into a tree shortly after passing through an active Port Orchard school zone.
3 months ago

Firefighters rescue 12-year-old girl stuck 20 feet up in a tree in Edmonds

A 12-year-old girl required help from firefighters to get down from a tree after climbing too high.
3 months ago

I-405 southbound crash near NE 85th Street in Kirkland snarls Tuesday morning commute

A collision blocked the three right lanes and one of two HOV lanes on southbound I-405 during Tuesday's morning commute before the highway was cleared just after 8:15 a.m.
3 months ago

Pierce County Sheriff warns of gas tank thefts as high fuel prices fuel a new crime wave

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department is warning drivers after an attempted gas theft in Spanaway.
3 months ago

Officer-involved shooting in Bothell: Suspects rammed patrol car and fled after pointing gun at officer

An officer-involved shooting broke out early Tuesday morning in Bothell, with the suspect still on the loose.
3 months ago