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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.

Car driving on wrong side of highway collides with transit bus in Bellevue

A head-on collision occurred in Bellevue after a transit bus and a wrong-way car crashed on Interstate 90 (I-90).
2 years ago

Lynnwood police arrest ‘criminal mastermind’ behind gift card scheme

Lynnwood Police have arrested what they are calling a criminal "mastermind" who anchored an elaborate gift card fraud scheme.
2 years ago

All I-5 lanes clear after fatal car crash involving pedestrian shuts down highway for hours

A fatal car crash involving a pedestrian forced all but one lane of southbound Interstate 5 (I-5) to close near State Route 526 in Everett.
2 years ago

Costco to require membership card scans upon entrance

Costco is officially rolling out new membership scanners, meaning customers will have to scan their membership cards in order to enter the store.
2 years ago

Seattle finds room for misdemeanor detainees at SCORE, despite public protests

The new pilot program, negotiated by Mayor Bruce Harrell, gives Seattle the authority to house 20 additional misdemeanor detainees at SCORE.
2 years ago

Three injured after Central District shooting erupts during funeral gathering

Three people were injured in a shooting outside a funeral gathering in Seattle’s Central District Tuesday near 26th Avenue South and South Norman Street.
2 years ago

New ways to park in Tacoma coming soon

Parking in Tacoma could change after the city council reviewed a traffic ordinance that attempts to update the city's municipal code.
2 years ago

Three alarm fire near Auburn under control after reaching 5 acres in size

A massive three-alarm brush fire near Auburn is now under control after firefighters from multiple agencies were called to contain it.
2 years ago

Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office finds missing autistic teenager

The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office found an autistic 17-year-old teenager on Monday who went missing on Saturday.
2 years ago

Man intentionally kills 25 seagulls with Jeep on Washington beach

Police are investigating an incident where a man allegedly sped along a Washington Beach in order to run over seagulls "for fun" with his Jeep.
2 years ago

‘We’re not leaving:’ Evacuation orders increase for 53-day Pioneer fire, only 15% contained

The Pioneer Fire, which has burned for the past 53 days, is now approximately 33,000 acres in size and is only 15% contained.
2 years ago

Four arrested for Belltown pot shop burglary, but initial burglars remain on the loose

Seattle Police arrested four suspects during a smash-and-grab burglary of a cannabis shop in the Belltown neighborhood.
2 years ago

Semi-truck colliding with fire hydrant causes significant flooding in Puyallup

Clean-up is underway in Puyallup after a semi-truck driver ran over a fire hydrant, flooding nearby homes and businesses.
2 years ago

Buehner: Washington’s blood supply is ‘running on fumes,’ donations needed

The American Red Cross, Bloodworks Northwest and other organizations are sounding the alarm that blood supply is critically low and donations are needed.
2 years ago

$200 credit for WA households struggling to pay energy bill with Climate Commitment Act’s future in doubt

The Climate Commitment Act (CCA) is providing some financial relief for approximately a fifth of Washington households and their energy bills.
2 years ago

Cliff Mass: July 29 historically ‘driest day of the year’ for Seattle before rain today

"And this isn't going back 30 years. We're talking about Seattle rain right now. (July 29) is a very dry day. The most rain we ever had was 0.17 inches."
2 years ago

Multiple power outages Sunday cause nearly 13,000 people to go without power

7,500 customers in Downtown Seattle and Beacon Hill lost power at approximately 5:30 p.m., three hours before Queen Anne had a power outage.
2 years ago

Man killed in South Seattle shooting, investigation ongoing

Detectives with SPD are actively investigating a shooting in South Seattle after a man was found dead early Sunday morning.
2 years ago

West Seattle shooting injures one while suspects remain on the loose

Police and firefighters responded to a shooting in West Seattle at approximately 7:40 p.m. Saturday, finding one person injured at the scene.
2 years ago

Granite Falls resident files complaint over neighbor’s makeshift shooting range

A Snohomish County man filed a complaint against the county over his neighbor’s shooting range, located approximately 50 feet from his property.
2 years ago

Kirkland police arrest man in New Hampshire for abusing 7-year-old Kirkland girl to death

A Kirkland man was arrested in New Hampshire for allegedly abusing a 7-year-old girl to death in Kirkland in April.
2 years ago

Man killed in Pierce County deputy-involved shooting

Pierce County deputies were in an deputy-involved shooting when they shot and killed a suspect after responding to a domestic violence situation.
2 years ago

WA to pay $15 million to 3 sisters who were sexually abused in foster home

The State of Washington has agreed to pay $15 million to three sisters who faced sexual abuse at a foster home in Centralia.
2 years ago

Black Canyon wildfire erupts overnight, reaches 6,500 acres in size

Evacuations are underway in Yakima County after a wildfire, dubbed the Black Canyon Fire, erupted near the towns Selah and Naches Monday night.
2 years ago