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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.

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. 
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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."
4 months ago

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.
4 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.
4 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