Frank Sumrall

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Website: http://www.mynorthwest.com

Frank Sumrall is a content 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.

Washington AG Ferguson investigating Catholic Church for alleged child sex abuse

Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced his office is investigating the Catholic Church for alleged child sex abuse.
20 days ago

Seattle Public Schools’ budget in disarray, could close 20 elementary schools

Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is facing several grim decisions now that the district's budget deficit has reached more than $100 million.
20 days ago

Seattle cop was threatened by fellow officer after he ‘Leroy Jenkins’d’ drug bust

One Seattle cop challenged another to a fight and threatened to "beat him to death" after a drug bust went belly up, according to OPA.
21 days ago

Rep. Caldier being investigated, again, after revealing redacted witnesses’ names

Rep. Michelle Caldier, R-Gig Harbor, publicly identified three people interviewed for an investigation to reporters last December.
21 days ago

5 juveniles, all under the age of 17, arrested after high-speed pursuit

Seattle police arrested a group of five juveniles, all males each under 16 years old, after they allegedly stole multiple cars.
21 days ago

Catholic school teacher loses job because of her alleged sexual orientation

The teacher was informed she will not be allowed to return to St. Luke's Catholic School, claiming it was due to her sexual orientation.
21 days ago

KIRO exclusive: Owner of recovered zebra describes escape, getting kangaroos

Shug was one of four zebras being taken back to their home at a farm in Anaconda, Montana, operated by owner Kristine Keltgen.
22 days ago

Seattle officer heard laughing at pedestrian’s death to speak at upcoming traffic safety conference

Daniel Auderer, a Seattle officer caught laughing about the death of a pedestrian, will speak at a national traffic safety conference this August.
23 days ago

Suspect in 2021 Des Moines triple murder convicted of eight felony charges

A jury has convicted a 49-year-old man on eight felony charges for the triple murder outside a sports bar in Des Moines in 2021.
23 days ago

Burien cops considering leaving department if police chief is forced out by city

Burien police officers are considering leaving their posts if the city fires its police chief.
23 days ago

Boeing locks out private firefighters in Seattle over pay dispute with strike looming

Boeing has locked out its private force of firefighters who protect its aircraft-manufacturing plants in the Seattle area and brought in replacements.
24 days ago

Gig Harbor Police: 15-year-old skateboarder hit by car on purpose

Police are actively searching for a driver who officers claim intentionally ran over a skateboarder in Gig Harbor.
24 days ago

Deputies search for fatal hit-and-run suspect after ‘beloved’ White Center resident was killed

King County Sheriff’s detectives are currently tracking down a driver who killed a beloved resident in White Center.
24 days ago

Exclusive: Edmonds investigating its police chief for firing her service weapon

The City of Edmonds has launched an investigation into its police chief after she allegedly discharged her service weapon in her car.
26 days ago

Two whistleblowers against Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems dead within two months

A auditor-turned-whistleblower for the Boeing supplier Spirit Aerosystems died Tuesday after a two-week fight with an infection.
27 days ago

REI loses $311M in 2023, second year in a row it failed to turn a profit

Following a tumultuous year that included layoffs and operations restructuring, REI announced it lost $311 million in 2023.
28 days ago

Steel beam thrown from overpass strikes SUV, WSP investigating

Metal debris was thrown from an overpass onto I-5 around 7 a.m. April 30, striking an SUV in the process. WSP is seeking witnesses.
28 days ago

Uh oh! Cougar spotted on same trail as missing zebra wandering North Bend

Footage from a North Bend resident's trail cam that caught the missing zebra also caught a cougar patrolling the same area the night before.
28 days ago

Owner of Vashon Island landscaping company sentenced for labor, human trafficking

A Vashon Island resident was sentenced to 20 years in prison for 21 federal felonies related to human and labor trafficking.
28 days ago

Previously missing zebra seen in exclusive images

In an exclusive update, MyNorthwest received images and video footage of the animal that was missing from area residents.
28 days ago

Report: Seattle mayor hires firm to probe SPD sexual harassment, discrimination claims

Four women working for the Seattle Police Department (SPD) have accused its leadership of sexual harassment and discrimination.
29 days ago

Hundreds of asylum-seeking refugees create encampment in Central District park

Asylum-seeking refugees from South America and Africa are now staying at an encampment at Powell Barnett Park in Seattle's Central District.
29 days ago

59-year-old escapes Monroe jail, found days later by police

A prisoner who escaped the Monroe Correctional Complex was found and arrested Tuesday morning by local authorities.
29 days ago

Video: Flock of ducks become accidental afternoon meal for Woodland Park Zoo bears

Unfortunately for the ducks, the Woodland Park Zoo bears treated the guests as a snack, grabbing and eating them as onlookers watched.
1 month ago