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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.

Boeing Starliner astronauts stranded in space for another 6 months

Over the weekend, Boeing announced the two astronauts won't be able to take the Starliner spacecraft home when it returns to Earth next month.
2 years ago

WA gubernatorial debate called off; Ferguson campaign states it never committed

A gubernatorial debate set to take place Oct. 11 in Ellensburg between Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert was canceled Thursday.
2 years ago

Mayor Harrell, SPS to increase security, school counselors on campus

Harrell and SPS launched a new initiative to increase the number of security guards and school counselors for schools within the district.
2 years ago

Pete Carroll to return to USC, maintains distance from Seattle Seahawks

Pete Carroll announced he is returning to USC as an instructor, according to a Tuesday interview with Sports Radio 93.3 KJR-FM.
2 years ago

Outage caused by squirrel kills power for 5,000 Auburn customers

The cause of a power outage affecting more than 5,000 customers in Auburn was uncovered to be a squirrel that got into PSE equipment.
2 years ago

I-5 suffers hours-long backup after alleged DUI collision near SeaTac

All lanes heading north on Interstate 5 (I-5) are closed in SeaTac after a rollover crash caused significant backup early Thursday.
2 years ago

Hiker’s body recovered after fatal fall near Granite Falls

Search-and-rescue personnel discovered the body of a man who died while climbing a peak near the Granite Falls area.
2 years ago

Four injured in shooting on Casino Road, a hotspot for crime in Everett

Police are investigating a shooting in Everett that sent three people to the hospital at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday morning on West Casino Road.
2 years ago

Lawsuits charging WA hotels for facilitating sex trafficking

Multiple WA hotels are involved in lawsuits where they allegedly knew of, profited and failed to prevent sex trafficking within their premises.
2 years ago

DUI suspect arrested after crashing into Aurora Ave. warehouse

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) arrested a man for driving under the influence after he crashed into a building in North Seattle.
2 years ago

SPD: 2 men dead after motorcycle crashed into fire truck at high speed

SPD is investigating a fatal collision after a motorcycle crashed into a fire truck, killing two men in the process.
2 years ago

John and Jake: Duke basketball legend Coach K saves Yelm sports teams

Yelm Community Schools announced it would undergo major cuts for sports programs before Coach K and others tepped in and raised enough money.
2 years ago

2 women rescued from human trafficking at Bellingham massage parlor

Two human trafficking victims were found and rescued in Bellingham by law enforcement Tuesday morning after police investigated a massage parlor.
2 years ago

Betting on kids sports: Little League World Series wagering rising in popularity

BetOnline announced the Little League World Series tournament will be available to gamble on through its sportsbook.
2 years ago

Nearly 70 dogs seized from alleged breeder’s Key Peninsula home

Pierce County Sheriff’s deputies seized 68 dogs from an alleged dog breeder's home on the Key Peninsula through a search warrant.
2 years ago

Puyallup Little League team clinches World Series appearance, but needs funds for the trip

The South Hill Little League baseball team needs $50,000 to make the trip to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
2 years ago

Lanes reopen on I-5 in Federal Way after police push flipped car

The lanes reopened just after 8 a.m., but the crash caused a nine-mile backup. As of this reporting, most of the backup traffic has dissipated.
2 years ago

Teen in custody in connection with deadly shooting of 19-year-old in Pierce County

A 15-year-old has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred the night of July 31 in Parkland.
2 years ago

WSDOT warning ‘Good to Go’ customers of more scams via text message

WSDOT is warning "Good to Go" customers about scams sending out fake bills throughout the Puget Sound area.
2 years ago

‘Prolific’ car thief evades police in three-county chase with girlfriend, 4-year-old son inside

A "prolific" car thief led police in a three-county pursuit chase, all while his girlfriend and four-year-old son were in the car.
2 years ago

Authorities bust muscle car theft ring that operated throughout the West Coast

Police arrested a suspected leader of a car theft ring that targeted muscle cars up and down the West Coast from Seattle to Sacramento.
2 years ago

Beloved Point Defiance Zoo resident, Suki the elephant, euthanized due to failing health

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium's elephant, Suki, was euthanized Aug. 10 after a "steady decline" in her health over the past few weeks.
2 years ago

Auburn resident sentenced after threatening to kill Inslee, other political figures

An Auburn man was sentenced to a year in prison after he pleaded guilty to threatening he would kill Gov. Inslee and other political figures.
2 years ago

Car collides with barrier on I-5 near Tacoma Dome, fire erupts

A car collided with a barrier on Interstate 5 (I-5) heading north near the Tacoma Dome, causing the vehicle to erupt in flames.
2 years ago