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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.

Auburn man arrested, charged for possessing 135 pounds of MDMA among other drugs, weapons

An Auburn man was arrested Tuesday night for allegedly possessing multiple firearms and vast quantities of drugs for distribution.
2 years ago

SR-410 crash in Sumner turns fatal after driver misses turn and hits vehicle head-on

One person has died after a head-on crash on SR-410 ramp to SR-167 heading south in Sumner Wednesday morning.
2 years ago

Former Puyallup teacher sentenced to 6 months house arrest for having sex with student

A former Puyallup teacher has been sentenced to six months house arrest after she pled guilty to first-degree sexual misconduct with a minor.
2 years ago

SFD: One dead, three rescued from fire in North Seattle vacant apartment

An early-morning apartment fire in north Seattle Tuesday turned fatal when one person was pronounced dead at the scene.
2 years ago

1-year-old killed after getting struck by car in Lynnwood, driver possibly under the influence

A one-year-old child was hit and killed by a vehicle in Lynnwood while the infant was playing in the yard with their parents last night.
2 years ago

Parents plea for other solutions as SPS considers closing 20 elementary schools

Many parents and teachers provided plenty of pushback against Seattle Public Schools' idea of closing dozens of schools due to an extreme budget deficit.
2 years ago

Renton ‘career criminal’ arrested after ‘heated’ police chase on foot

A man known as a "dangerous career criminal" by local law enforcement has been arrested after a heated police chase at the Landing in Renton.
2 years ago

Mill Creek man arrested after crashing into rideshare vehicle carrying four elderly people, killing one

A 74-year-old woman died in a car crash in downtown Seattle last week, and now the Mill Creek driver who caused the accident has been arrested.
2 years ago

Beloved ‘beer mecca’ Brouwer’s Café in Fremont to close after 19 years

Brouwer's Café, a Belgian-inspired pub located in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood, announced it will be shuttering its doors on June 29.
2 years ago

Notable Seattle CEO Dan Price back with company after sexual assault claims dropped

Gravity Payments' former CEO Dan Price has returned to the Seattle-based company he founded after previously resigning less than two years ago.
2 years ago

10-year-old dies after hit with stray bullet in Skyway apartment shooting

A 10-year-old died after being hit by a stray bullet in Skyway Thursday morning.
2 years ago

SFD: Woman still missing after falling off boat into Lake Washington Monday night

The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) fears a woman who is reportedly missing since Monday night has drowned in Lake Washington.
2 years ago

Will the minimum wage for delivery drivers in Seattle be lowered?

The Seattle City Council is expected to vote on a new ordinance that would repeal the recently-instituted mandatory minimum wage for delivery drivers.
2 years ago

Attempted robbery near Auburn Walmart goes awry, victim shoots at suspects

An attempted robbery near a Walmart in Auburn turned into an exchange on gunfire Tuesday morning, prompting a massive police response.
2 years ago

SPD’s assistant chief placed on administrative leave

The Assistant Chief of the Seattle Police Department (SPD) has been placed on administrative leave, according to Police Chief Adrian Diaz.
2 years ago

Former assisted living caregiver charged with raping 2 patients in Shoreline

A former caregiver at an assisted living facility in Shoreline has been charged with multiple counts of rape involving patients at the facility.
2 years ago

High-speed chase reaching 114 mph ends in arrest at Federal Way Trader Joe’s

A motorcycle rider was arrested at a Trader Joe's after initially evading police during a 114 mph-highway pursuit.
2 years ago

16-year-old girl from Bonney Lake still missing, not seen in five weeks

The missing girl, Hayden Locke, was last seen leaving her home on April 16 in Bonney Lake, Washington. She's been missing for 38 days as of this reporting.
2 years ago

UW survey: 1 in 10 Washington ‘young adults’ use cannabis every day

The Young Adult Health Survey by UW revealed daily cannabis smoking has never been higher among young adults.
2 years ago

Two people dead in Yelm standoff involving SWAT, bomb squad

A long police standoff in Yelm ended with two people dead Tuesday night, with law enforcement a death investigation nearby could be related.
2 years ago

King County faces property tax hike to save public health clinics from closing

King County Executive Dow Constantine is pursuing a property tax increase throughout the county in order to prevent public health clinics from shuttering.
2 years ago

Seattle requests KC Homelessness Authority to shrink budget by $21M

The King County Homeless Authority (KCRHA) has been requested by the City of Seattle to shed $21 million from its budget.
2 years ago

King County deputies intercept Burien drug ring tied to Sinaloa cartel

The King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) arrested a suspected drug trafficker in Burien who was connected to a Mexican cartel.
2 years ago

Conservative activist: ‘No doubt’ duplicate Bob Fergusons would be ‘far better’ at running state

Ferguson claimed this was a "direct attack" on democracy and the Washington state election system. Both Bob Fergusons subsequently dropped out.
2 years ago