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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.

Vulnerable Renton resident reported missing after disappearing over weekend

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) has issued a missing persons alert for a man who allegedly disappeared over the weekend in Renton.
2 years ago

Level 3 evacuations in place for Wenatchee fire days after WA’s ‘fire season’ ended

Evacuations are in place for a fire burning outside of Wenatchee, two days after an "end-of-wildfire-season" press conference was held.
2 years ago

50 cars were stolen per day in King County in September

The Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force reported approximately 50 cars were stolen a day in King County during the month of September.
2 years ago

2 WWU students found dead on campus in separate incidents within 24 hours

Two students have died in dorms at Western Washington University (WWU) within 24 hours of each other this week.
2 years ago

‘This is ‘Ozark”: High-profile Seattle activist linked to massive drug trafficking operation

The DOJ found a major fentanyl ring based in Renton was led by one family that included a high-profile, well-known Seattle-area activist.
2 years ago

Violent downtown car crash kills 2: ‘One of the worst collisions I’ve seen’

The Seattle Police Department is investigating a fatal two-car crash that occurred in the middle of Downtown Seattle Friday morning.
2 years ago

Jane Fonda visits Washington to garner support for carbon tax

Actress and environmental activist Jane Fonda is now embroiled in WA's long-waging debate regarding the future of I-2117.
2 years ago

Seattle first city to equip first responders with opiate recovery drug Buprenorphine

Seattle is the first city with first responders equipped and allowed to administer Buprenorphine -- a medication that treats opioid use disorder.
2 years ago

King County man linked to string of home burglaries faces 14 felonies

Bellevue Police arrested a man accused of multiple burglaries and stealing people's belongings while they were sleeping.
2 years ago

Pagliacci Pizza settles lawsuit with delivery drivers for $830K

Pagliacci has settled a class action lawsuit with two delivery drivers after they alleged the company failed to properly pay its drivers.
2 years ago

UW biochemist wins Nobel Prize for breakthroughs in protein design

Baker shares the Nobel Prize with two other scientists for their work on using artificial intelligence to predict protein structures.
2 years ago

Does King County have the most retail theft? Nordstrom believes so

Is King County the worst region for retail theft in the entire nation? It is according to Erik Nordstrom, the CEO of Nordstrom.
2 years ago

‘Slow down:’ Troopers respond to nearly 40 King County crashes Tuesday

A four-vehicle crash occurred on I-5 heading south Tuesday morning, causing the morning commute to slow to a standstill.
2 years ago

VA fraud: 2 charged in scheme stealing from sick veterans

Two people were indicted for fraud after they created and maintained a scheme that targeted seriously ill veterans.
2 years ago

40 residents could be displaced for months after Queen Anne fire

A fire at an apartment building in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood is under investigation after at least 40 people were displaced.
2 years ago

Bellingham cow evades capture for 2 months, now ‘public safety’ issue

After approximately two months of searching, a rogue brown cow named Mabel continues to elude Whatcom County authorities.
2 years ago

Dog recovering after falling off I-5 overpass, landing on car windshield

A dog did not suffer any significant injuries after falling from an overpass onto a moving car's windshield on I-5 late Thursday afternoon.
2 years ago

National Public Lands Day returns with free parks admission, volunteer opportunities

All national parks that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone in celebration of National Public Lands Day.
2 years ago

Early autumn ushers in another ‘spider season’

Seattle and the surrounding areas have fully thrown themselves into autumnal weather, but with this comes the region's infamous "spider season."
2 years ago

Rudder failure on Boeing 737s causes urgent safety alert from NTSB

NTSB has issued an urgent safety recommendation to Boeing and the FAA regarding potential rudder failure with some 737 plane models.
2 years ago

Are there legal consequences for politicians who lie even after they’ve been caught lying?

Are any legal consequences for politicians who continue to lie even after they've been caught lying? Former WA AG Rob McKenna explains.
2 years ago

Possibly armed suspect remains on the loose after fatal West Seattle shooting

Police are actively looking for a suspect involved in a deadly shooting in West Seattle that resulted in one person killed.
2 years ago

2 PSE projects underway in Western WA to create 350 MW of clean energy

PSE announced it is creating and building two large projects that are expected to add nearly 350 megawatts of clean energy.
2 years ago

Beacon Hill eatery among NY Times’ 50 best US restaurants of 2024

familyfriend, a restaurant in Seattle' Beacon Hill, just made The New York Times' Top 50 best places to dine in America for 2024.
2 years ago