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.

Father and 7-year-old son killed, one missing after boat overturns on Bogachiel River

Two people, an adult male and his 7-year-old son, were killed after a boat overturned on the Bogachiel River.

7 hours ago

Major car crash causes lane closures on eastbound I-90 near North Bend

A significant crash shut down all eastbound lanes of I-90 near North Bend Friday morning.

8 hours ago

WWII–era ‘super bazooka’ discovered in Grays Harbor, prompting bomb squad response

A piece of ammunition from WWII was discovered in Grays Harbor County, prompting an immediate response from the county sheriff's office.

13 hours ago

Atmospheric river to hit western WA on Halloween

An atmospheric river is expected to bring heavy rain to western Washington, beginning Friday evening — the night of Halloween.

15 hours ago

New Chick-fil-A opens in WA as chain expands across state

Thursday marked the grand opening of Washington's newest Chick-fil-A in Marysville.

1 day ago

SPD, DEA seize 100,000 fentanyl pills, 30 guns in massive, interconnected conspiracy

Ten people were arrested in connection with three significant, interrelated, drug and gun trafficking conspiracies.

1 day ago

2 lanes reopened after crash on SR 520 approaching Montlake

Two lanes, the left general-purpose lane and the HOV lane, are blocked on westbound SR 520 after a crash occurred.

1 day ago

Driver busted with Halloween-themed fake passenger to use HOV lane

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) caught another driver using a fake passenger in order to ride in the HOV lane.

2 days ago

All lanes on I-90 on Mercer Island have reopened after five-car crash

Two lanes are blocked on eastbound I-90 after a five-car crash occurred on Mercer Island early Wednesday morning.

2 days ago

WA home to ‘best employer in the world,’ according to Forbes

According to Forbes' latest ranking, the best employer in the world is based right here in Washington.

3 days ago

PeaceHealth laying off 241 employees across Pacific Northwest

PeaceHealth announced it is laying off 241 employees, citing financial and operational realities.

3 days ago

Two beloved downtown Seattle venues rumored to close

Two iconic Seattle venues, Madame Lou’s and Here-After, are closing their doors, City Cast Seattle, a podcast and newsletter, confirmed.

3 days ago

Speed safety cameras could be coming to Bellevue by 2026 — here’s where

Certain Bellevue spots and roads could be home to new speed safety cameras after city leadership identified 37 potential locations.

4 days ago

Tacoma expands camping ban to parks, playgrounds, libraries

The Tacoma City Council is considering a proposal that would further expand the city’s camping ban.

9 days ago

Suspect with counterfeit money, fake IDs arrested after police chase

A suspect in possession of large amounts of counterfeit money and fake IDs was arrested after fleeing multiple traffic stops by law enforcement overnight Sunday.

11 days ago

‘For my dad … in Heaven’: Mariners fans pour hearts out before historic Game 7

As Game 7 approaches, "Seattle's Morning News" on KIRO Newsradio fielded texts from listeners detailing their journey as fans of this franchise.

11 days ago

Speeding traffic stop turns into armed standoff in Port Ludlow, suspect arrested

A man was arrested after a car chase attempting to evade police led to a standoff in Port Ludlow, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office confirmed.

12 days ago

Harger: Why I refuse to use two knives for one PB&J, and what it means for my marriage

You can tell a lot about a person by how they make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Unfortunately, one part of the process divides families.

14 days ago

Dozens of Mariners fans have cars towed near Lynnwood Light Rail station

Several cars were towed this week from an empty commercial lot near the Lynnwood light rail station after fans parked there in order to take public transportation to Wednesday's Mariners game.

14 days ago

4-year-old found dead in North Seattle apartment; mother arrested

A 4-year-old child was found dead in an apartment building in North Seattle Thursday afternoon, the Seattle Police Department reported.