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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.

Wrong-way crash leaves victim trapped in car for nearly an hour

A driver was trapped in his car for nearly an hour after he was the victim of a wrong-way crash in Olympia Thursday night.
3 months ago

Homicide investigation underway after deadly Tacoma shooting Thursday night

One person died in a shooting in Tacoma Thursday night that occurred at approximately 9 p.m. in the Hilltop neighborhood, near J Street and S. 11th Street.
3 months ago

Shooting in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District leaves one hurt

A shooting took place early Thursday morning in Seattle's Chinatown-International District, injuring one person.
4 months ago

Suspect barricades himself in car after I-5 pursuit in Thurston County, dog inside vehicle unharmed

A suspect with a warrant barricaded themselves inside a car after fleeing from authorities early Thursday morning, the Thurston County Sheriff's Office confirmed.
4 months ago

Dozens of King County workers protest return-to-office mandate in downtown Seattle

Roughly 75 King County workers packed themselves into the lobby of the county's downtown Seattle office building Tuesday to protest a return-to-office mandate.
4 months ago

Pedestrian killed by truck in Port Orchard late Tuesday night

A 41-year-old man from Silverdale was hit and killed by a truck in unincorporated Port Orchard late Tuesday night, the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.
4 months ago

These WA school districts rank among the state’s best for academic success, progress

The Washington State Superintendent published a list acknowledging the top 25 districts in the state for academic achievement and academic progress.
4 months ago

More than 2,500 PSE customers without power in Woodinville Wednesday morning

More than 2,500 Puget Sound Energy (PSE) customers were without power in Woodinville early Wednesday morning.
4 months ago

13 people displaced after lit cigarette causes Lynnwood townhouse fire

Firefighters have determined a fire that damaged two townhouses Tuesday afternoon in Lynnwood was caused by a lit cigarette.
4 months ago

Pickleball players protest Seattle plan to remove dozens of courts

Pickleball players are making their voices heard after the City of Seattle drafted a new plan that could wipe out dozens of courts.
4 months ago

Starbucks announces it will move or hire 2,000 workers in Nashville office expansion

Starbucks said it plans to move or hire 2,000 workers to the new Nashville office over the next five years.
4 months ago

Lynnwood opens first cannabis shop after lifting 10-year ban

Lynnwood finally has its first legal cannabis shop, ending a 10-year holdout to sell cannabis within city limits in the process.
4 months ago

Suspects throw chainsaw at deputies from stolen car during police chase on I-5 in Pierce County

Two male suspects threw a chainsaw out of a car's window while being pursued by police in Parkland Sunday night.
4 months ago

Driver killed in fiery crash at Mountlake Terrace transit station

A driver died after crashing their car into the Mountlake Terrace transit station early Tuesday morning.
4 months ago

14-time convicted felon attempts to escape police by traveling 120 mph in Olympia

A convicted felon wanted for domestic violence was arrested after traveling more than 120 mph in an attempt to escape police.
4 months ago

Two men in Snohomish accused of illegally killing deer out of season, WDFW says

Two men in Snohomish illegally hunted a deer out of season in November, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed.
4 months ago

Escaped Western State Hospital inmate captured in SeaTac after nearly 2 weeks

A missing inmate from Western State Hospital who broke out nearly two weeks ago has been found and taken into custody.
4 months ago

Search underway for missing 23-year-old out of Marysville

A 23-year-old girl who hasn't been seen in two days has been reported missing from Marysville by the Washington State Patrol.
4 months ago

I-90 closed in both directions at Snoqualmie Pass after multiple crashes

Multiple crashes have caused I-90 to be shut down in both directions west of the Snoqualmie Pass summit.
4 months ago

Snow, hail and waterspout hit Seattle in rare April weather event

Snow in Seattle? In April? Multiple areas of the city are reporting seeing heavy hail and even snow.
4 months ago

Little Red Hen eviction fight in Seattle pushed to September trial

A bitter eviction fight between the iconic Seattle staple, Little Red Hen, and its landlord will wage on after the eviction trial was pushed to late September.
4 months ago

Fight outside U-District Safeway ends in shooting, 1 injured

A shooting broke out at a Safeway in Seattle's University District Wednesday afternoon, injuring one person, as of this reporting.
4 months ago

WSDOT clears Bellingham landslide debris, reopens northbound I-5 ahead of schedule

After nearly one month of around-the-clock work to stabilize a landslide south of Bellingham, all lanes of northbound I-5 have officially reopened Wednesday.
4 months ago

Avoid SR 9: Fatal crash shuts highway down near 84th Street N.E.

A fatal collision on SR 9 near 84th Street N.E. (milepost 21) has caused the highway to be fully blocked in both directions.
4 months ago