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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.

Seattle Schools halts meetings on potential closures after parent outcry

SPS alerted families of the district that all future meetings concerning potential school closures have been canceled.
2 years ago

All lanes heading north on I-405 are clear after highway collision blocked all lanes

A collision on I-405 is blocking all northbound lanes just north of SR 169 as of this reporting, WSDOT confirmed.
2 years ago

Lights, murals, ‘stay out’ zones: Third Ave., downtown undergoing ‘revitalization’ facelift

The latest step in Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's efforts to reinvigorate and transform downtown Seattle? Flooding troubled areas with lights.
2 years ago

WA resident survives bear attack in Glacier National Park

A Washington man was bitten and attacked by a grizzly bear in Glacier National Park in Montana while hiking along the Highline Trail.  
2 years ago

Head-on collision on Tiger Mountain causes multiple injuries, one person critical

A head-on collision on Issaquah Hobart Road Southeast on Tiger Mountain resulted in one person suffering from critical injuries.
2 years ago

Robberies, mugging run amok in South Seattle this past month

SPD is investigating at least 10 robberies that have occurred throughout South Seattle recently, believing a few different groups are responsible.
2 years ago

Suspect yet to be found after fatal overnight shooting in Graham

The shooting happened at approximately 1:45 a.m. in Graham. When deputies arrived, they found a man dead on the street.
2 years ago

Cliff Avril on leaving football behind: Transition into retirement is ‘some of your darkest moments’

Cliff Avril has kept himself busy in his post-Seattle Seahawks career, but that transition hasn't always been easy.
2 years ago

Bellevue man arrested for exposing himself to sleeping women after apartment break-in

BPD arrested a man after he allegedly snuck into an apartment while four women were sleeping and exposed himself while performing a sex act.
2 years ago

Man found dead in car from Federal Way shooting

Police are investigating a fatal overnight shooting in Federal Way after finding a man shot inside of a car in an apartment complex's parking lot.
2 years ago

Human remains discovered for third time in one month at Gifford Pinchot National Forest

For the third time in a month, human remains were discovered in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in Washington.
2 years ago

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