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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.

US 2 reopens after hazardous spill led to multi-hour shutdown

A hazardous materials spill caused U.S. 2 to shut down in Monroe Wednesday morning for multiple hours, Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue reported.
2 years ago

Federal Way getting its first Latter-day Saints temple, sixth in WA

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is building a new temple in Federal Way, giving the church its sixth temple in Washington.
2 years ago

Ann Davison on SOAP laws curbing Seattle sex trafficking: ‘The goal is disruption’

Legislation aimed at targeting sex trafficking and gun violence throughout the city will have its fate decided by the Seattle City Council Tuesday.
2 years ago

Man arrested after alleged pistol whipping of couple, shooting threat in Seattle theater

A man almost caused a shooting in an auditorium in a Seattle theater when an altercation broke out with another pair of patrons.
2 years ago

Rollover semi-truck crash on Tiger Mountain, SR 18 reopen after early-morning shutdown

All lanes in both directions of SR 18 are blocked after a semi-truck rolled over at approximately 4 a.m. Tuesday.
2 years ago

Shoreline shuts down cafe for operating unlicensed ‘adult cabaret’ after hours

Café Aroma was shuttered unexpectedly by the City of Shoreline after it was accused of operating an unlicensed "adult cabaret."
2 years ago

PCC is moving (back) to Downtown Seattle with new store, headquarters

PCC Community Markets is moving into Rainier Tower in Seattle's downtown -- the location the local grocer left in January.
2 years ago

Person drowns in Ballard’s Salmon Bay overnight Friday

One person drowned in Salmon Bay in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood just after 2 a.m. Friday, Seattle Fire confirmed.
2 years ago

Report: Seattle has second-worst congestion, third-worst traffic in nation

Seattle has the second-worst congestion and the third-worst traffic among 49 measured major metro areas, according to the report's findings.
2 years ago

Bellevue under attack from ongoing Bitcoin scam

The Bellevue Police Department is warning residents of the latest scam affecting the local area, suspects demanding payment from victims through Bitcoin.
2 years ago

Lynnwood student arrested after allegedly flashing gun in car on way to campus

A Lynnwood High School student was arrested and taken into custody Wednesday morning shortly after allegedly pulling out a gun while driving to school.
2 years ago

What Trump said about Seattle during presidential debate

Seattle briefly came to the forefront of the presidential debate after former president Trump used the emerald town as an example of failed crime policy.
2 years ago

Washington among states most affected by cryptocurrency fraud

The FBI recorded and logged more than 69,000 complaints from the public regarding cryptocurrency fraud -- resulting in more than $5.6 billion lost.
2 years ago

Police: Scam asking for money for child’s surgery sprouts up in Lynnwood

A scam is circulating around the Lynnwood area, with local police urging residents to be cautious if they run into a group of people asking for donations.
2 years ago

Two injured from weekend shooting at Belltown nightclub

The SPD is investigating a shooting that occurred inside a Belltown nightclub Saturday morning at approximately 1 a.m.
2 years ago

‘Not all encampments are eyesores:’ Man’s makeshift White House catches the eye

Using spare slabs of wood and white paint, a "White House" was constructed among a series of homeless encampments.
2 years ago

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald’s wife is pregnant with their first child

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald announced his wife, Stephanie, is pregnant with their first child -- a boy due sometime this December.
2 years ago

5-year-old dies after two-story fall from home in Everett

Firefighters rushed the 5-year-old boy to a hospital in Everett. He later died from his injuries at the hospital.
2 years ago

Nearly 200 victims sue WA for ‘widespread’ sexual abuse within juvenile detention

Nearly 200 people are suing the State of Washington due to ongoing "sexual abuse and degradation" within its juvenile detention system.
2 years ago

Settlement resolves complaint that Washington State Parks failed to conform with disabilities act

A settlement was reached between the Washington State Parks (WSP) and the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve the complaint.
2 years ago

Public Lands Commissioner primary race decided by less than 50 votes following recount

Two weeks later, the race for Public Lands Commissioner is still undecided as just 16 votes separate second place from third place.
2 years ago

High school student shot while walking to school Tuesday morning

A high school student was shot while walking to high school in the Graham area Tuesday morning, school officials confirmed.
2 years ago

Family searching for missing emu in Puyallup, currently on the loose

A Puyallup-area family is missing their pet emu in what is now the latest in a series of obscure animal searches in Washington this year.
2 years ago

Routine litter stop turns into arrest of serial home burglars

Three burglars responsible for multiple home burglaries throughout the region this summer were arrested after a routine litter stop.
2 years ago