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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.

SFD: Woman missing after swimming in Lake Washington, now a recovery effort

The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) fears a missing woman has drowned in Lake Washington near Pritchard Island Beach.
16 hours ago

Will the minimum wage for delivery drivers in Seattle be lowered?

The Seattle City Council is expected to vote on a new ordinance that would repeal the recently-instituted mandatory minimum wage for delivery drivers.
18 hours ago

Attempted robbery near Auburn Walmart goes awry, victim shoots at suspects

An attempted robbery near a Walmart in Auburn turned into an exchange on gunfire Tuesday morning, prompting a massive police response.
20 hours ago

SPD’s assistant chief placed on administrative leave

The Assistant Chief of the Seattle Police Department (SPD) has been placed on administrative leave, according to Police Chief Adrian Diaz.
5 days ago

Former assisted living caregiver charged with raping 2 patients in Shoreline

A former caregiver at an assisted living facility in Shoreline has been charged with multiple counts of rape involving patients at the facility.
5 days ago

High-speed chase reaching 114 mph ends in arrest at Federal Way Trader Joe’s

A motorcycle rider was arrested at a Trader Joe's after initially evading police during a 114 mph-highway pursuit.
6 days ago

10-year-old hit with stray bullet in Skyway apartment shooting, in critical condition

A 10-year-old is in the hospital after being hit by a stray bullet in Skyway Thursday morning, according to responding law enforcement.
6 days ago

16-year-old girl from Bonney Lake still missing, not seen in five weeks

The missing girl, Hayden Locke, was last seen leaving her home on April 16 in Bonney Lake, Washington. She's been missing for 38 days as of this reporting.
6 days ago

UW survey: 1 in 10 Washington ‘young adults’ use cannabis every day

The Young Adult Health Survey by UW revealed daily cannabis smoking has never been higher among young adults.
6 days ago

Two people dead in Yelm standoff involving SWAT, bomb squad

A long police standoff in Yelm ended with two people dead Tuesday night, with law enforcement a death investigation nearby could be related.
7 days ago

King County faces property tax hike to save public health clinics from closing

King County Executive Dow Constantine is pursuing a property tax increase throughout the county in order to prevent public health clinics from shuttering.
13 days ago

Seattle requests KC Homelessness Authority to shrink budget by $21M

The King County Homeless Authority (KCRHA) has been requested by the City of Seattle to shed $21 million from its budget.
13 days ago

King County deputies intercept Burien drug ring tied to Sinaloa cartel

The King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) arrested a suspected drug trafficker in Burien who was connected to a Mexican cartel.
14 days ago

Conservative activist: ‘No doubt’ duplicate Bob Fergusons would be ‘far better’ at running state

Ferguson claimed this was a "direct attack" on democracy and the Washington state election system. Both Bob Fergusons subsequently dropped out.
14 days ago

13 Western WA residents indicted for major drug ring, 350 pounds of drugs recovered

Federal authorities have indicted 13 people -- all from Western Washington -- for involvement in an alleged drug trafficking ring.
14 days ago

Seattle passes contract with SPD amid concerns over lack of public comment

The Seattle City Council passed a long-negotiated contract with the Seattle Police Department 8-1 on Tuesday.
14 days ago

Illegal Queen Anne street takeover leads to driver ‘doing donuts’ around SPD vehicle

SPD responded to a street "takeover" in Queen Anne last Saturday, only to be subjected to several "donuts" from one of the participating drivers.
15 days ago

Truck fire shuts down I-405, 2 lanes now open

All lanes of I-405 heading north at Sunset Boulevard in Renton were blocked due to a major truck fire. The HOV lane is now open.
15 days ago

Melinda French Gates leaving the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Melinda Gates announced she is stepping down as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation via a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Monday.
16 days ago

Seattle Police: 13-year-old girl injured during shooting in front of her family

A 13-year-old girl was shot multiple times allegedly by her boyfriend in front of her family in Seattle's Yesler Terrace neighborhood Saturday night.
16 days ago

Pro-Israel march at UW comes face-to-face with liberated zone encampment on campus

A pro-Israel march is expected to go through the campus' liberated zone encampment made up of pro-Palestinian protestors.
16 days ago

KIRO host John Curley receiving 2024 Humanitarian of the Year Award

John Curley, co-host of "The John and Jake Show," was named the 2024 recipient of the Sharon L. Harrison Memorial Award for Outstanding Community Service.
20 days ago

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