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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.

Multiple King County Motel 6’s being sued for allegedly allowing sex trafficking

Three Motel 6 locations in King County are being sued for allegedly allowing, facilitating, profiting and concealing sex trafficking on the premises.
2 years ago

13-year-old Madison Valley girl missing since Tuesday

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is asking the public to keep an eye out for a missing 13-year-old girl from Madison Valley.
2 years ago

Two months of discolored water at Tacoma school leads to frustrated faculty and parents

Birney Elementary School in Tacoma has been dealing with brown, discolored water since February, with teachers and parents demanding answers.
2 years ago

UW football player pleads not guilty to raping mulitple women

18-year-old UW running back Tylin "Tybo" Rogers has been charged with one count of second-degree rape and another count of third-degree rape.
2 years ago

Antisemitic instances up 800% nationally, 300% in Washington

ADL reported there has been more than an 800% increase in antisemitic incidents across the country over the last decade.
2 years ago

Sumner resident pleads guilty to living under false identity for more than 20 years

A Sumner resident pled guilty to two counts of illegal disclosure of Social Security number after living under a false identity for more than 25 years.
2 years ago

Suicide rates among student-athletes have doubled last 20 years

Suicide rates among student-athletes have doubled last 20 years, according to UW through a study published by the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
2 years ago

Google workers protesting company over $1.2 billion contract with Israel

The protest, made up of tech workers, is calling for Google to end work on Project Nimbus -- a cloud computing project for the Israeli government.
2 years ago

67 underfed dogs found on Mason County property leads to owner’s arrest

A Mason County woman was placed under arrest on animal cruelty charges after a neighbor reported her dogs looked malnourished and underfed.
2 years ago

Seattle Aquarium warns guests of nationwide ticket scam

Officials with the Seattle Aquarium are warning guests about a scam going around involving discounted tickets.
2 years ago

‘Belltown Hellcat’ social media influencer barred from driving infamous car

The social media influencer has been accused of driving 107 miles per hour through Belltown in a Dodge Hellcat.
2 years ago

Anacortes school teacher killed, missing husband considered a person of interest

An Anacortes elementary school teacher was killed and police have listed her husband as a person of interest.
2 years ago

Tukwila police looking for missing dogs’ owners after recovering stolen SUV

The department is currently looking for the dogs' owners after officers recovered a stolen SUV in front of Ross on March 29.
2 years ago

Judge rules Washington’s ban on high-capacity magazines is unconstitutional

Washington's ban on high-capacity magazines is unconstitutional, at least according to Cowlitz County Superior Court Judge Gary Bashor.
2 years ago

Everett to vote on confirming dress codes for bikini baristas after settlement

Will bikini baristas in Everett have to adhere to the city's lewd dress code? The Everett City Council will decide later this month.
2 years ago

Good Samaritan intervenes during ATM robbery-turned-shooting in Covington

A witness rushed to the aid of a woman after she was shot twice during a robbery at an ATM in Covington Friday.
2 years ago

4-year-old Bremerton boy found after taken by mother, Amber alert canceled

The Amber alert has been canceled after the missing 4-year-old boy from Bremerton was located.
2 years ago

I-5 heading north reopened after fatal crash with pedestrian

All lanes heading north on Interstate 5 (I-5) in Arlington are now open after a fatal crash involving a car and a pedestrian.
2 years ago

Washington gas prices hit 2024 high, up 28% over national average

Gas prices in Washington are, on average, up nearly 6% compared to gas prices a year ago. The jump in price is more than 25 cents per gallon.
2 years ago

Thurston Co. resident pleads guilty to hate crime after tirade in Social Security office

A Thurston County resident pled guilty Tuesday to making a threat against a Black federal employee at the Social Security office in Olympia.
2 years ago

Rainier View Elementary principal ousted after years of complaints

Seattle Public Schools (SPS) has removed the Rainier View Elementary School principal from her post after years of reported complaints.
2 years ago

Video: SPD releases footage of Seattle City Council protest, 6 arrested

SPD released new footage of officers arresting individuals after a Seattle city council meeting protest went awry late February.
2 years ago

‘My dog identifies as a person:’ Excuses pile up as WSP increases HOV patrols

Washington State Patrol underwent a HOV lane patrol this week, where they reported 130 HOV citations among scofflaws in a 2.5-hour period.
2 years ago

Washington becomes first state to ban lead in cookware

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed the Lead in Cookware Act Thursday, banning lead from any products used to cook food.
2 years ago