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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.

WSU Police investigating possible sexual assault incident on campus

Washington State University (WSU) Police are investigating a possible sexual assault that occurred on campus last week.
2 years ago

Owner faces devastating loss after his Tacoma BBQ food truck was stolen in broad daylight

A Tacoma business owner is reeling after his food truck, dubbed The Man BBQ, was stolen in broad daylight while he was away on holiday.
2 years ago

‘Horrific scene:’ Teen killed after being shot multiple times in Seattle

 A teenage boy was killed in a shooting within Seattle’s Central District Monday night at approximately 7 p.m.
2 years ago

Grand Central Bakery recalling bake-at-home products in latest food recall

Grand Central Bakery is recalling some of its U-Bake frozen pie products and frozen pie dough in both the Seattle and Portland areas.
2 years ago

Street takeovers run rampant over weekend in multiple cities

Street takeovers were in abundance this weekend in Seattle, Tukwila and other neighboring cities in Western Washington.
2 years ago

Girl escapes attempted kidnapping in Tacoma, suspect on the loose

This Tacoma case is being investigated as an attempted kidnapping or luring. If anyone has any information, they are urged to call TPD.
2 years ago

Marysville Police: No threat found as Marysville Pilchuck High School ends lockdown

The Marysville Police Department sent a large response team to Marysville Pilchuck High School and the school is in lockdown.
2 years ago

Lower Spokane Street Bridge closed all weekend for repairs

SDOT is closing the Spokane Street Swing Bridge, also known as the lower bridge, all weekend to complete repair work.
2 years ago

Microsoft’s value surges, causing CEO’s salary to reach incredible figure

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's total compensation for the year 2024 surged 63% to $79.1 million, according to a recent filing.
2 years ago

19-year-old Sequim native to sing national anthem at the World Series … again!

A performance of the national anthem at this year's World Series will be sung by a Sequim native, and it will be her second time doing so in two years.
2 years ago

WA’s cannabis tracking system faces major flaws, state audit finds

According to the audit, Washington's current cannabis tracking system doesn’t efficiently track how cannabis is produced, processed or sold.
2 years ago

Boeing reports $6 billion Q3 loss, second-worst quarter in company history

Boeing reported a loss of more than $6 billion in the third quarter, according to its Q3 earnings report, its second-worst quarter on record.
2 years ago

West Seattle shooting injures 1, suspect remains on the loose

Seattle Police Department is investigating a shooting in West Seattle that sent one person to the hospital.
2 years ago

Woman found shot multiple times in Kent motel, suspect fled the scene

KPD is investigating a violent crime scene at a Kent motel after a woman was found shot multiple times in the parking lot.
2 years ago

Missing 65-year-old Bothell woman found safe

The Bothell Police Department has found Machiko Frazier, 65, safely after she was missing for nearly a day.
2 years ago

‘A difficult scene:’ 5 killed, including 3 juveniles, in mass shooting at Fall City home

King County deputies are actively investigating an early morning shooting in Fall City with multiple victims involved.
2 years ago

First potential case of avian influenza being investigated in Franklin County

The Washington Department of Health (DOH) announced it is investigating potential cases of avian influenza in Franklin County.
2 years ago

Green Hill juvenile detention employee arrested for sexual misconduct after previous involvement with attempted riot

A corrections officer from a juvenile detention facility in Chehalis has been accused of having sexual relations with an inmate.
2 years ago

Olympia man arrested for stabbing parents with sword during confrontation

A man accused of attacking his parents with a sword will face a judge Friday in Thurston County after sufficient evidence was found to hold him in jail.
2 years ago

Comic books, basketball cards, narcotics found in stolen Georgetown car

SPD officers happened upon a stolen car in Georgetown Wednesday morning with drugs, basketbal cards and comic books found inside.
2 years ago

Renton Police asking public’s help to identify, locate rape suspect

The Renton Police Department is asking for the public's help to find a rape suspect connected to sex crimes 15 years apart.
2 years ago

3-year-old child killed by car attempting to park: ‘Worst nightmare anybody could go through’

A family is mourning the loss of their child after their three-year-old daughter died once she was struck by a car in Bellevue.
2 years ago

Boeing gets $10B credit line, plans to shed stock and cut 17,000 jobs as strike wears on

Boeing is expected to siphon off new shares of stock in a move to raise approximately $10 billion while the machinists strike wages on.
2 years ago

Estranged husband shoots wife’s boyfriend during child custody exchange in Kitsap County

An estranged husband shot his wife’s new boyfriend in the stomach Saturday evening, according to the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office.
2 years ago