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Frank Sumrall

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Sep 29, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Frank Sumrall

    Seattle Councilmember Kettle warns Katie Wilson’s budget caps police staffing at 15-year low (opens the original)

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    SEATTLE — Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle warned that Mayor Katie Wilson’s proposed budget could put Seattle’s recent public safety progress at risk. Kettle pointed to a proposed cap of 1,250 police positions and said staffing levels could leave about 1,100 officers deployable by the end of 2028. But, even with those concerns, Kettle applauded Wilson’s proposed budget for not imposing any additional taxes. “I commend Mayor Wilson for delivering a budget proposal that avoids raising

  2. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Frank Sumrall

    Portland K9 Kylo killed in police shooting on what was supposed to be the dog’s last shift (opens the original)

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    PORTLAND, Ore. — A K9 with the Portland Police Bureau was killed in an officer-involved shooting Thursday that resulted in the suspect’s death. At approximately 1:45 p.m., two Portland Police Officers and two officers from other agencies encountered a wanted subject near SE 97th Avenue and SE Oak Street in Portland. When the law enforcement officers confronted the suspect, gunshots broke out. “Despite lifesaving efforts, an adult male was pronounced deceased at the scene,” the Portland Pol

  3. Article · Sep 22, 2026 · Frank Sumrall

    300 Seattle school bus drivers threaten strike as contract dispute stalls (opens the original)

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    SEATTLE — Hundreds of Seattle school bus drivers are threatening to strike amid a contract dispute with ZÅ«m Transportation. Teamsters Local 174 said approximately 300 drivers have authorized a walkout, accusing the company of refusing to agree to higher retirement contributions. “ZÅ«m deeply values our Seattle drivers and the critical role they play in safely and reliably serving students and families every day,” ZÅ«m Services told KIRO Newsradio in a prepared statement. “We are disappoin

  4. Article · Sep 22, 2026 · Frank Sumrall

    Microsoft cuts 300 more Washington jobs as gaming division continues its restructuring (opens the original)

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    WASHINGTON — Microsoft is cutting about 300 Washington jobs as the company continues restructuring its gaming division. According to The Seattle Times, roughly 450 employees are being laid off companywide, with most of the cuts affecting Xbox. The move comes just two months after Microsoft eliminated nearly 4,800 gaming and sales jobs, including 605 in Washington. The company said it’s working to reset its gaming business. The company is cutting 268 roles in Xbox Game Studios. The layoffs incl

  5. Article · Sep 21, 2026 · Frank Sumrall

    Marysville police shut down 21 illicit massage businesses in Snohomish County investigation (opens the original)

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    MARYSVILLE, Wash. — The Marysville Police Department said its investigation into illicit massage businesses is prompting a broader law-enforcement effort across Snohomish County. Marysville police identified 23 suspected businesses and shut down 21. Eight were closed through criminal investigation, five through administrative investigation (inspection), and six were rejected through administrative investigation — denial of a business license, while one closed on its own and another withdrew it

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