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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.

WA Sen. candidate Smiley challenges Seattle Times, recent polling data

Last month, Murray's campaign responded by spending more than $1 million on television ads over the next few weeks, including two attacking Smiley.
4 years ago

‘I haven’t felt this excited in a long time,’ Mariners announcer exclaims amid franchise-altering win streak

Only three teams previously had gone into the All-Star break with an active double-digit winning streak, with each team going on to win the pennant.
4 years ago

King County struggling to find solutions to keep homeless off the streets permanently

Where do people suffering from addiction and homelessness go, after they enter the health care system and no longer require medical care?
4 years ago

Seattle mulls a rezone of all residential neighborhoods

Seattle's Office of Planning & Community Development created four options to expand housing: No Action, Focused, Broad, and Corridors.
4 years ago

‘We don’t know how much crime is going on,’ former police officer says after WSP fails to report I-5 assault

Pruitt described the incident as an assault, claiming someone intentionally threw the debris at the car. His car was the only vehicle on the highway at that time.
4 years ago

Despite significant grocery inflation, experts see prices stabilizing in near future

Grocery inflation reached a new high of +15.1% — more than doubling since the beginning of the year. 
4 years ago

Tired from the ‘mishandling of the homeless,’ Rosenthal seeks spot in WA House of Representatives

Rosenthal announced he's running on the homeless, crime, and drug addiction platform.
4 years ago

Medical malpractice turns to corporate fraud allegations at Seattle Children’s: ‘the more we learn, the more upsetting it becomes’

Koehler, representing H.K., a child infected with the mold during surgery, called it a case of corporate fraud against the hospital.
4 years ago

Kenmore pregnancy clinic vandalized as surge continues across Washington

Some of the same messaging, in this case, "abortion isn't safe, you aren't either," was tagged alongside damages to the building.
4 years ago

King County tackles short and long term plans to restrict local gun violence

Since the mass shooting in Uvalde, 106 mass shootings have occurred across the U.S., resulting in 113 casualties and 493 people injured.
4 years ago

Officer who shot, killed Charleena Lyles testifies in inquest

Seattle police Officer Jason Anderson answered questions before a jury in the King County Child and Family Justice Center.
4 years ago

Dori: King County Sheriff’s Office arrests son after killing mother in Shoreline

The mother had a restraining order on her son, but ended up letting him live with her.
4 years ago

SeaTac Airport unveils program to help cut TSA security lines

The reservation program for TSA screening was created to expedite the process without a membership while remaining contact-free.
4 years ago

Lynnwood mayor discusses Comprehensive Plan after city has ‘weathered the storm’

Lynnwood is in the midst of a new Comprehensive Plan, with projects being planned over the next 20 years to reinvigorate the city.
4 years ago

As the Port of Seattle looks for its next police chief, officer attrition defines debate between finalists

The search for Port of Seattle's next Police Chief is between Interim Chief Michael Villa and Seattle Police Department (SPD) Captain Eric Sano.
4 years ago

SPD barred from participating in Pride Parade, debate ensues

More than 1,300 individuals approved of a police ban when polled by Seattle Pride back in May 2021.
4 years ago

Approval voting sparks debate as the initiative makes Seattle’s Nov. 2022 ballot

Seattle will decide whether to adopt a new voting style that would allow voters to choose as many candidates as they like in future local elections.
4 years ago

Boeing brings on hundreds of new engineers as demand ramps up

“We’ve brought on a lot more people to go through this. We’ve had to,” Mike Fleming, senior vice president of commercial development programs, said.
4 years ago

Racial disparities in King County Sheriff’s use of force, more data needed says Sheriff

"Black people are 350% more likely to be arrested by the King County Sheriff's Office on a per capita basis," said Gee Scott.
4 years ago

Richard Sherman joins Amazon TNF team as the streaming service prepares for its NFL debut

Sherman will join Tony Gonzalez as the two analysts for the Thursday night pregame, halftime, and postgame broadcasts.
4 years ago

WA Superintendent focuses on school safety with gun violence on the rise

"Our training has gotten a lot more sophisticated for the last four or five years. We always have a framework around student safety," Reykdal said.
4 years ago

Ursula sounds off on ‘fiasco’ of Seattle’s voided parking tickets

The City of Seattle announced it has nullified approximately 100,000 parking tickets and refunded another 100,000 paid tickets.
4 years ago

988 suicide lifeline facing local, national staffing shortages ahead of July 16 launch

Washington is trying to fill 112 different jobs for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline located in either Seattle, Spokane, Everett, or fully remote.
4 years ago

Pro-gun rights listener calls in to find middle ground amid ongoing nationwide debate

Bob Goodman called in and voiced a pro-gun rights side of the rekindled gun debate, while also trying to find middle ground with Gee and Ursula.
4 years ago