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.

16-year-old arrested in connection with murder of Federal Way teenager

After months of investigating, a 16-year-old male was arrested in connection with the death of Nena Edmonds in Federal Way.

22 days ago

Car crashes into garage of Lynnwood home, causing significant damage

A car crashed into the garage of a home located in Lynnwood Wednesday, causing significant damage.

23 days ago

SPS rejects bringing back police officers to Garfield High’s campus following a contentious debate

The Seattle Public Schools Board decided not to bring back a campus police officer to Garfield High School after a vote Wednesday evening.

23 days ago

Seattle mayor claims 70% of city’s homeless come from outside Seattle

During a mayoral debate, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell stated that roughly 70% of the homeless population in Seattle did not originate from the region.

24 days ago

Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to WA’s Climate Commitment Act

The U.S. Supreme Court will not hear a challenge to Washington's Climate Commitment Act (CCA).

25 days ago

17-year-old girl arrested for strangling woman to death in Vancouver

A 17-year-old girl was arrested in Clark County after allegedly strangling a woman to death in Vancouver.

25 days ago

Suspect accused of vandalizing WA State Capitol, damaging artifacts has been released

A suspect broke into the Washington State Capitol Building Sunday night and damaged several facilities and historical artifacts, the governor confirmed.

25 days ago

High school cross-country runner hit by truck in Puyallup

A high school cross-country athlete was hit by a truck during a team run Monday afternoon in Puyallup.

25 days ago

$23M overhaul planned for Seattle’s aging monorail station

Seattle’s aging monorail station at Seattle Center is getting a $23 million renovation plan once the World Cup ends.

25 days ago

Starbucks workers protest mass store closures, layoffs outside Seattle HQ

Starbucks baristas and local union leaders are planning a protest at the company's headquarters, located in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood, at 12 p.m. Monday.

25 days ago

Two teenagers missing from Renton area since Saturday night

The teenagers were last seen on Oct. 4 at approximately 10:30 p.m. near S.E. 172nd Lane and 120th Lane S.E. The missing persons alert was sent out the following night.

25 days ago

Car crashes into apartment building stairway in Mountlake Terrace

A car crashed into the stairway of a Mountlake Terrace apartment building Thursday morning.

28 days ago

Man arrested after posing as Walmart employee to steal beer in Port Angeles

A man was arrested after pretending to be a Walmart employee in Port Angeles in order to obtain more beer, the Clallam County Sheriff's Office reported.

29 days ago

Suspect arrested after setting two sex shops on fire in Everett

A man was arrested in Everett after allegedly starting multiple fires at a pair of adult novelty shops.

29 days ago

NCTC Director Joe Kent: U.S. must stay vigilant against Al-Qaeda threats

The U.S. National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) is putting the country on notice regarding potential attacks and infiltration by the pan-Islamist terrorist organization Al-Qaeda.

29 days ago

Issaquah hatchery volunteer arrested for multiple false emergency reports

A 21-year-old volunteer with the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery was arrested for allegedly making a string of false emergency reports from late July through September.