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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.

Boeing whistleblower found dead as the airline manufacturer’s issues snowball

A former Boeing employee-turned-whistleblower against the aircraft manufacturer's plant in South Carolina has been found dead.
2 years ago

Multiple stabbings in Tukwila Sunday night, half-mile from earlier shooting

Multiple stabbings occurred in Tukwila Sunday night, just a half-mile away from an earlier fatal shooting.
2 years ago

North lanes reopened on SR 599 in Tukwila after two-car collision

A two-car collision occurred at approximately 3 a.m. Monday, blocking all lanes heading north on SR 599 in Tukwila.
2 years ago

Officer after losing health benefits: ‘I’ve learned we can’t expect things from the city’

Kevin Bereta was severely injured in a traffic accident last August while working on Vice President Kamala Harris’ motorcade during her visit to Seattle.
2 years ago

WSDOT pleas for safer driving in work zones after more workers injured in crash

WSDOT is pleading with drivers to slow down when approaching work zones, where a large number of accidents have been recorded.
2 years ago

Lanes reopened on I-5 in Seattle after collision, delays mostly over

WSP representatives are on the scene, preparing drivers for delays on both I-5 as well as on the Spokane Street on-ramp.
2 years ago

Renton business owner missing since Feb. 26 found dead in Mexico

Reyna Hernandez, a hairdresser and business owner in Renton, was found dead in Mexico after missing for nearly two weeks.
2 years ago

Dept. of Labor: Managers of multiple Wash. Subways stole tips from employees

Multiple owners and managers of Subway restaurants throughout Washington were found illegally pocketing tips of employees.
2 years ago

Multiple suspects arrested after barricading themselves in First Hill

At least three people have been taken into custody in Seattle's First Hill neighborhood following a barricaded standoff Thursday morning.
2 years ago

Homeless camping restrictions increase in Burien with new ordinance

The Burien City Council passed Ordinance 832 Tuesday, prohibiting homeless camping in certain "protected and designated" zones around the city.
2 years ago

Leader of near-$7M pandemic fraud scheme sentenced to five years

A leader of a fraud ring attempted to steal more than $6.8 million in pandemic benefits from nearly every major pandemic assistance program.
2 years ago

Whatcom County Fire Captain dies off-duty in snowboarding accident

Firefighters in Whatcom County are mourning the loss of fellow Fire Captain John Devenery after he died in a snowboarding accident near Mt Baker ski area.
2 years ago

Overnight snow leads to delayed school start times across Washington

Multiple school districts throughout the state have delayed their start times due to overnight snow.
2 years ago

Sound Transit beefing up security after numerous violent occurrences

Increasing security throughout Sound Transit has become a top priority following a string of violent incidents.
2 years ago

Eligible Tacoma residents to earn $500/month through GRIT program

More than 100 lower-income households in Tacoma received $500 a month for 12 months as part of the GRIT program in 2022.
2 years ago

Transgender employee suing Boeing for harassment, unsafe work environment

A transgender employee is suing Boeing, claiming the company did nothing to prevent harassment and even retaliated against her.
2 years ago

Seattle City Atty. considers charges against Council demonstrators

The six arrested were among dozens in support of Palestine, protesting the city's funding plans for asylum seekers and refugees.
2 years ago

Male in stable condition after overnight shooting in South Seattle

The victim of the South Seattle shooting was transported to Harborview Medical Center and, as of 4:30 a.m., is in stable condition. 
2 years ago

Florida couple arrested after kidnapping a relative’s baby in Federal Way

In order to kidnap the baby, the couple allegedly zip-tied the mother in her home in Federal Way and stuffed the child in a red duffle bag.
2 years ago

Level 4 avalanche warning issued near Mt. Baker after heavy snow week

The ski area received 31 inches of snow this week and could receive as much as eight additional inches Thursday, according to NWS.
2 years ago

Darrington woman admitted to authorities she killed her 5-year-old child

Investigators found the child's body Wednesday morning. Major Crimes Unit detectives responded to the scene and are currently investigating.
2 years ago

208 Wash. employees included in massive Expedia layoffs

The 208 statewide layoffs will be folded into the company's decision to dismiss approximately 1,500 jobs worldwide.
2 years ago

Two injured in Renton shooting at homeless encampment

Renton police said a male suspect fired at a tent, striking two people -- a 30-year-old man and a 20-year-old.
2 years ago

Fake officer pulling drivers over in Kitsap County

She said the fake officer was driving a dark, four-door Dodge Charger with a spotlight on the driver's side in Kitsap County.
2 years ago