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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.

Sheriff Derek Sanders asks to have own salary frozen amid ‘tough economic conditions’ plaguing Thurston County

Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders is asking the county commission on salaries to freeze his pay ... again.
3 months ago

Boater passes out, crashes into rock embankment near Steilacoom ferry dock; nearly hits two ferries

A man is recovering and facing charges after a terrifying boat crash took place Friday night near the Steilacoom Ferry Dock in Pierce County.
3 months ago

Suspect arrested in Covington after allegedly killing family member in shared home

The King County Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspect in connection with a recent homicide involving a family member of the suspect in Covington.
3 months ago

WDFW sergeant catches group harvesting 500 oysters, nearly 28x the legal limit, near Potlatch State Park

A WDFW sergeant witnessed four people loading buckets of oysters into a minivan along Highway 101 near Potlatch State Park.
3 months ago

16 illegally trafficked newts carrying unknown disease seized in Whatcom County

Sixteen illegally trafficked newts carrying a potentially transmissible disease were seized in Whatcom County by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
3 months ago

Seattle man arrested after luring teenage girl off bus, dragging her into woods, and assaulting her

The Seattle Police Department arrested a man after he lured a teenage girl off a bus, dragged her into the woods, and assaulted her.
3 months ago

Motorcyclist dies after striking guardrail and flying over railing on West Seattle Bridge off-ramp

A fatal motorcycle crash occurred early Tuesday morning along the West Seattle Bridge, the Seattle Police Department confirmed. 
3 months ago

‘We lived, laughed, and loved mas’: West Seattle viral artist holds funeral for long-closed Taco Bell

Despite the location having been closed for more than three decades, the West Seattle community felt it was appropriate to hold a funeral for the long-closed Taco Bell.
3 months ago

Wanted suspect rams police blockade, fires at deputies, then vanishes into Midland neighborhood

A wanted suspect who was involved in a shooting with Pierce County deputies early Sunday morning is currently on the loose.
3 months ago

One dead, one injured in Covington homicide Friday morning; no arrests made

One person died, and another was injured in a homicide that occurred in Covington at 7 a.m. Friday, the King County Sheriff's Office confirmed.
3 months ago

Unsecured load chaos: Manhole covers fly off commercial truck, hit 18 vehicles on southbound I-5

At least 18 cars were struck by large manhole covers that flew off a commercial truck on southbound I-5 between 72nd Street and SR 512 Friday morning. 
3 months ago

Richard Sherman and Kam Chancellor’s Legion Sports Bar shuts down in Bellevue

Legion Sports Bar, an establishment operated by Seattle Seahawks legends from the "Legion of Boom" era, is officially closing its doors after three years.
3 months ago

Man stabbed multiple times outside Lake City bar in Seattle, suspect flees scene before officers arrived

A fight outside of a bar in Seattle's Lake City neighborhood led to a man getting stabbed multiple times, the Seattle Police Department confirmed.
3 months ago

Man stabbed in neck at Rainier Beach gas station retaliates by hitting attacker with his car

A man retaliated against his attacker by hitting him with his car after he was stabbed in the neck Wednesday night in Seattle’s Rainier Beach neighborhood.
3 months ago

All southbound I-5 lanes reopen after motorcycle crash before Mercer Street Exit in Seattle

All lanes have reopened on southbound I-5 after a crash right before the Mercer Street exit, approaching downtown Seattle.
3 months ago

Two Edgewood children found safely after they were reported missing Wednesday night

Two children, ages 8 and 12, have been found after they were reported missing from Edgewood, the Pierce County Sheriff's Office confirmed.
3 months ago

Horse rescued from creek in Roy after becoming trapped and unable to escape

A horse needed rescuing in Roy Tuesday morning after it became stuck in a creek, South Pierce Fire and Rescue reported.
3 months ago

19-year-old charged with triple vehicular homicide after car crash kills three Othello High School girls

A 19-year-old man is behind bars, accused of killing three teenage girls near Othello.
3 months ago

Roads closed in Renton after 27-year-old found lying in roadway

A 27-year-old was found lying in the street just after 12 a.m. Wednesday in Renton, local police confirmed.
3 months ago

Fire damages multi-story home in Seattle’s Greenwood neighborhood

A fire broke out within a multi-story home in Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood Monday night, the Seattle Fire Department confirmed.
3 months ago

15 months later, human remains found in Mountlake Terrace still unidentified

15 months after human remains were discovered by a construction worker in Mountlake Terrace, the medical examiner’s office is still trying to identify the person.
3 months ago

Former WA state Senator Sam Hunt dies at 83 after battle with leukemia

Sam Hunt, a politician who represented Washington for most of the 21st century up to this point, died Saturday at the age of 83.
3 months ago

Suspect on the run after stabbing near Olympic Sculpture Park

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is actively looking for a suspect who stabbed a man multiple times Sunday afternoon.
3 months ago

Heated socks sold at Costco recalled following reports of severe burns

Costco is recalling heated socks it sold after multiple people reported suffering "severe burns."
3 months ago