Avatar photo

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.

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

WSU faculty call for president to step down amid school’s financial crisis

Professors at Washington State University (WSU) are calling for the school's president to step down amid the school's declining reputation and rising debt.
3 years ago

Spotty lowland snow looming for Snohomish County tonight

There is a better than 70% chance of snow or a snow-rain mix through Tuesday night before it turns into just a steady downpour for the rest of the week.
3 years ago

Richard Sherman waived right to appear in court Monday after DUI arrest

The retired Seattle Seahawks star was arrested for suspicion of DUI at approximately 4 a.m. Saturday, the Washington State Patrol confirmed.
3 years ago

Police bust chop shop in Kent, recover stolen cars, weapons, drugs

Law enforcement recovered 14 stolen vehicles, several trailers, ATVs, stolen engines and car parts alongside weapons, meth and suspected fentanyl.
3 years ago

Students pushing for schools to bar Starbucks from campuses

Cornell University was the first to successfully remove Starbucks from its premises, announcing it would not renew its agreement once it expires in 2025.
3 years ago

At least 1 hurt in Kent shooting, helicopter dispatched to help search

Kent Police stayed on scene for more than three hours interviewing neighbors, patrolling the complex, and continuing their investigation.
3 years ago

Highway 7 shut down for multiple hours after fatal crash, now reopened

When the car tried to pass the log truck, it collided with another vehicle traveling southbound. On person died at the scene while another was injured.
3 years ago

Suspect firing gun at neighbor arrested after SWAT standoff in Arlington

The standoff was located on the block 115th Avenue Northeast, east of downtown Arlington. The roads in the surrounding area are now open.
3 years ago

3.4 magnitude earthquake strikes King County east of Carnation

The earthquake near Carnation and its aftershocks were felt additionally in Bothell, Cottage Lake, Gold Bar, Issaquah and North Bend. 
3 years ago

Suspect arrested after shooting trooper during traffic stop in Kent

The trooper was taken to Harborview Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries, according to WSP.
3 years ago

Suits: Navalny was ‘Putin’s pet parakeet,’ kept alive until he didn’t need to be

Alexei Navalny was a "legitimate opponent" to Putin's reign, according to Bryan Suits, which made the timing of his death all the more peculiar.
3 years ago

Video: 12, 13-year-old boys arrested for carjacking with gun

Officers first attempted to stop the suspects near North 82nd Street, but they sped away, hopping on State Route 99 in the stolen car.
3 years ago

Man suspected to be responsible for girlfriend’s death turns himself in three months later

Nickolas Greinke was the 16-year-old girl's boyfriend and is suspected of abandoning the crashed truck with his dead or dying girlfriend inside.
3 years ago