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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.

Steel beam thrown from overpass strikes SUV, WSP investigating

Metal debris was thrown from an overpass onto I-5 around 7 a.m. April 30, striking an SUV in the process. WSP is seeking witnesses.
2 years ago

Uh oh! Cougar spotted on same trail as missing zebra wandering North Bend

Footage from a North Bend resident's trail cam that caught the missing zebra also caught a cougar patrolling the same area the night before.
2 years ago

Owner of Vashon Island landscaping company sentenced for labor, human trafficking

A Vashon Island resident was sentenced to 20 years in prison for 21 federal felonies related to human and labor trafficking.
2 years ago

Previously missing zebra seen in exclusive images

In an exclusive update, MyNorthwest received images and video footage of the animal that was missing from area residents.
2 years ago

Report: Seattle mayor hires firm to probe SPD sexual harassment, discrimination claims

Four women working for the Seattle Police Department (SPD) have accused its leadership of sexual harassment and discrimination.
2 years ago

Hundreds of asylum-seeking refugees create encampment in Central District park

Asylum-seeking refugees from South America and Africa are now staying at an encampment at Powell Barnett Park in Seattle's Central District.
2 years ago

59-year-old escapes Monroe jail, found days later by police

A prisoner who escaped the Monroe Correctional Complex was found and arrested Tuesday morning by local authorities.
2 years ago

Video: Flock of ducks become accidental afternoon meal for Woodland Park Zoo bears

Unfortunately for the ducks, the Woodland Park Zoo bears treated the guests as a snack, grabbing and eating them as onlookers watched.
2 years ago

Washington State Patrol searching for missing Indigenous woman

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is searching for a missing Indigenous woman named Amanda Pakootas.
2 years ago

Inslee: ‘We’re going as fast as humanly possible’ getting ferry boats in the water

Governor Jay Inslee is pushing to keep electric ferries in the fold long after his tenure as governor has ended.
2 years ago

Four teens, between 14 and 17 years old, arrested for armed car-jacking

Four teens suspected of car-jacking a black BMW X5 while armed in Bellevue are now in police custody.
2 years ago

One injured in shooting near Everett’s Explorer Middle School

A shooting occurred south of Everett's Kasch Park near Explorer Middle School at approximately 11 a.m.
2 years ago

Former Tacoma Police Chief of Staff suing department over alleged racial discrimination

Former Tacoma Police Department Chief of Staff Curtis Hairston is filing a lawsuit after claiming he faced racial discrimination within the agency.
2 years ago

Multiple I-5 accidents near Federal Way, Kent clog up highway

All lanes heading north on I-5 in Federal Way were blocked off after a semi-truck suffered a rollover collision. The lanes have since reopened.
2 years ago

SPD releases bodycam footage of April 17 officer-involved shooting

SPD released bodycam video footage of an officer-involved shooting that led to the death of a suspect in Tukwila on April 17.
2 years ago

Boeing posts $355 million loss in Q1 after series of company crises

"We are in a tough moment," Boeing CEO David Calhoun said as the company announced a $355 million loss in 2024's Q1.
2 years ago

John and Shari: Sen. Mullet speaks on banning nude deepfakes, running for governor

Sen. Mullet spoke with John and Shari on Washington's bill barring A.I.-generated deepfakes and his race for Washington's governor.
2 years ago

Kroger to pay nearly $50M to Washington to combat fentanyl crisis

Kroger is sending Washington $47.5 million to combat the fentanyl epidemic in an agreed-upon pending resolution championed by Attorney General Bob Ferguson.
2 years ago

Tri-Cities man shoots himself in the head after allegedly killing 2, kidnapping child

Oregon State Patrol has found a Tri-Cities man accused of abducting a one-year-old boy after allegedly killing two people Monday night.
2 years ago

Byrd Barr Place providing A/C units to qualifying low-income families

Byrd Barr Place is offering energy assistance for lower-income households, including gifting available air-conditioning (A/C) units to those in need.
2 years ago

‘SPD is dying’: What Seattle police officers are saying during exit interviews

When asked what had a negative effect on morale in their exit interviews, Seattle police officers were nearly united in their responses.
2 years ago

Man admits to stabbing, killing stranger who was playing craps at Muckleshoot Casino

The Auburn Police Department is investigating a stabbing at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort early Sunday morning that has been reported as "completely random."
2 years ago

Corrections Guild ‘extremely fearful’ as more weapons infiltrate Kent jail

Corrections officers have expressed their concern and frustration after discovering multiple weapons within the Kent jail over the last couple of weeks.
2 years ago

Friday morning fatal crash causes SR 18 closure in both directions

A fatal crash has closed both directions of State Route 18 (SR 18) near Issaquah and Snoqualmie at approximately 4:40 a.m. Friday.
2 years ago