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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.

Seattle man arrested for 14 counts of indecent exposure, most near schools

A 34-year-old man was arrested by Seattle police (SPD) in connection to 14 counts of indecent exposure near Lake Forest Park.
3 years ago

I-5 open after person ran around ‘throwing traffic barrels’ on highway

Interstate 5 (I-5) opens after an incident involving a person running around forced multiple lanes to close just south of Madison Street.
3 years ago

Seattle homeowner’s ‘nightmare tenant’ situation resolved one year later

A Seattle homeowner's "nightmare tenant" situation, causing him to live in a van instead of his home for a stretch of time, has finally been resolved one year later.
3 years ago

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell gets mixed reviews in first safety forum

Several recent shootings across Seattle made safety the most pressing topic during a Mayor Bruce Harrell-hosted public forum.
3 years ago

Megan Rapinoe’s No. 15 jersey to be retired by Seattle Reign FC

One of The Seattle Reign FC's all-time greats, Megan Rapinoe, will have her jersey retired on Aug. 25.
3 years ago

Body of rape suspect found in LA 15 years after presumed Tacoma suicide

Basham was wanted for child rape in Kitsap County back in 2008 before it was believed that he jumped off the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
3 years ago

Kitsap superintendent resigns, avoids jail time after allegedly stealing political signs

The North Kitsap School District Superintendent Laurynn Evans has announced her resignation, effective June 30.
3 years ago

Member of family-run fentanyl ring in Wash. sentenced to 15 years

A member of a significant family-run fentanyl-trafficking ring affecting the Tri-Cities and Seattle area was sentenced to prison for 15 years.
3 years ago

One dead in fatal shooting at a gas station in North Seattle

Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at a gas station and convenience store in North Seattle.
3 years ago

Man stabbed on Link light rail in SeaTac after alleged fight

A man is recovering after being stabbed during a fight aboard a Link light rail train in SeaTac Monday night.
3 years ago

Public memorial, caravan for fallen WSP trooper held Tuesday

The community will honor a WSP trooper who was killed earlier this month in the line of duty with a public memorial.
3 years ago

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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 years ago