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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.

Shooting in Seattle’s Capitol Hill breaks out early Monday morning

Seattle Police are searching for a suspect after a shooting broke out early Monday morning in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
2 years ago

Washington’s population surpasses 8 million milestone

The State of Washington has officially surpassed 8 million people for its population, according to the Office of Financial Management.
2 years ago

Bellingham man guilty of stealing funds from homeless nonprofit he co-founded

A Bellingham man has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $75,000 from a nonprofit he co-founded to help the homeless.
2 years ago

Pierce County elementary school teacher faces more child molestation allegations

A fourth student has come forward with child molestation allegations against a Peninsula School District fifth-grade teacher while in his class.
2 years ago

Amazon becomes fifth U.S. company to reach $2 trillion valuation, thanks to AI

Amazon reached a $2 trillion valuation after Wall Street investors pushed the retail giant's stock past that elusive threshold Wednesday.
2 years ago

Snohomish preschool evacuates over bomb threat

Detectives are investigating a bomb threat made at a Snohomish County preschool Wednesday morning that forced students and staff to evacuate.
2 years ago

Apartment building fire in Lakewood displaces 30 people

A large apartment complex fire erupted in Lakewood on 110th Street Southwest, just south of the Lakewood Towne Center Mall.
2 years ago

FBI: Reward increases to $10,000 for info related to missing 18-year-old Des Moines woman

The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of missing 18-year-old woman, Shelbie Lynn Dwyer.
2 years ago

Otter pup at Woodland Park Zoo dies tragically

Visitors and staff of Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo are mourning the death of one of the baby otters after he died in a tragic accident.
2 years ago

Former welder sentenced to 66 months jail after breaking into Tumwater credit union with blowtorch

A man who broke into and burglarized a Tumwater credit union in October 2022 was sentenced to 66 months in prison in U.S. District Court in Tacoma.
2 years ago

TikTok expands office presence in Bellevue despite looming ban

Despite a nationwide ban looming over the company, TikTok continues to expand its footprint in the U.S. by acquiring new office space in Bellevue.
2 years ago

Mount St. Helens: Seismic activity brewing with more than 350 earthquakes since February

Mount St. Helens has been stirring as of late after the volcano has experienced 368 earthquakes since the beginning of February.
2 years ago

$13M to be owed to woman who lost athletic career falling on Seattle sidewalk

$13.1 million will be awarded to an ultramarathon athlete who suffered an injury after falling on a Seattle sidewalk in 2021, a jury ruled.
2 years ago

Spokane to be featured in TV Show COPS’ return, hopes to increase recruitment

The TV show "COPS" is coming back to Washington to feature a local city -- Spokane -- with filming set to take place over the summer.
2 years ago

Boeing Starliner’s return to Earth delayed indefinitely as it troubleshoots glitches

It could be another two weeks before the astronauts on the Boeing Starliner can return to Earth, extending a planned nine-day mission to more than a month.
2 years ago

Forest fire burns near Darrington, multiple crews on scene

A forest fire of approximately 10 acres is burning near Darrington, with multiple fire agencies working to contain it.
2 years ago

King County deputy found not guilty of assault after allegedly punching handcuffed suspect

Officer Matthew Good was accused of punching a suspect multiple times while handcuffing him after the suspect kicked Good and other officers.
2 years ago

15 passengers injured after Sound Transit bus crashes into building

Fifteen people were injured after a Sound Transit bus crashed into a building Saturday evening at 5th Avenue and Terrace Street in Seattle.
2 years ago

Gee Scott: Newcastle mayor’s comments ‘are awful, what he represents is awful’

Newcastle Mayor Robert Clark fired off a plethora of controversial comments about the local LGBTQ+ community and reparations during a city council meeting.
2 years ago

Fiery car crash near Lacey causes I-5 to shut down for five hours

Authorities are looking for a suspected hit-and-run driver after a chaotic crash on Interstate 5 (I-5) occurred Thursday morning near Lacey.
2 years ago

WSP: Driver caught using impressive dummy to evade fines while using HOV lanes

A Washington State Patrol (WSP) trooper ticketed a man for driving in the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes with a fake "dummy" passenger.
2 years ago

Teen arrested in deadly shooting in Mount Baker neighborhood

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in the Mount Baker shooting that happened on Sunday, according to Seattle police.
2 years ago

Marysville school board president steps down amid turbulent period for school district

The Marysville school board president has decided to step down just days after the human resources director resigned.
2 years ago

Mother suing Capitol Hill Block Party over daughter’s death last year

The mother of a Federal Way woman who was killed at the Capitol Hill Block Party last year is suing the event's organizers.
2 years ago