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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.

Protestors set fires outside Seattle federal building during late-night demonstration Saturday

A demonstration is taking place Saturday night on 2nd Avenue and Madison Street, as protesters are blocking all southbound and westbound lanes in the process.
1 year ago

70,000 join ‘No Kings’ protest marching from Capitol Hill to downtown Seattle

Multiple protests have commenced in Seattle and surrounding areas Saturday, including one that started in Cal Anderson Park before marching to downtown Seattle.
1 year ago

Shilshole sea lion surge: Marina docks overrun in Ballard

Dozens of sea lions have made the public guest docks at Shilshole Bay Marina in Ballard their new, temporary home, a customary move over the last few years.
1 year ago

KIRO host Angela Poe Russell unveils ‘Aviatrix,’ a musical about a forgotten aviation hero

KIRO fill-in host Angela Poe Russell penned a musical for the stage called "Aviatrix," with a stage reading Friday, June 13 at 7 p.m.
1 year ago

Roosevelt High principal placed on leave as WIAA investigates recruitment violations

Roughriders Football at Seattle's Roosevelt High School is expected to face penalties from the WIAA for breaking recruiting rules.
1 year ago

Wenatchee community to honor the three slain girls with public memorial service

The Wenatchee community is having a memorial service for Evelyn, Paityn, and Olivia—the three sisters murdered in a campground near Leavenworth—at Rocky Reach Park next Friday, June 20, at 7 p.m.
1 year ago

Providence Swedish lays off more than 100 nursing assistants at Everett hospital

Providence Swedish laid off more than 100 nursing assistants at its Everett hospital location as part of a large company restructuring. 
1 year ago

Armed man arrested after firing shots, barricades himself in Gold Bar home

The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office sent deputies to negotiate with an armed man after he barricaded himself inside a Gold Bar home Thursday.
1 year ago

‘Out of control and really quickly’: 2 SPD officers injured during Wednesday protest

Eight protesters were arrested during the Wednesday night protest in downtown Seattle, while two SPD officers suffered injuries in the clash.
1 year ago

VIDEO: Deep dive into search for Travis Decker as flight path shifts north

The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office has deputies searching the area of Ingalls Creek and Valley High for suspect Travis Decker, the man accused of kidnapping and killing his three young daughters near Leavenworth.
1 year ago

Christian-owned spa loses court battle over banning trans women in WA

A federal appeals court ruled in favor of Washington after the state told a Christian-owned traditional Korean spa that barring transgender women from its services violates the state's anti-discrimination law.
1 year ago

Pagliacci Pizza flirts with drone delivery as it expands near Redmond light rail

Pagliacci Pizza is expanding by adding a location in Redmond's downtown near the light rail station.
1 year ago

‘Their heroism prevented an emergency’: 2 employees airlifted after stopping propane fire

Two men are in critical condition after a large propane fire broke out at a facility in the Gig Harbor/Purdy area Wednesday afternoon.
1 year ago

8 protesters arrested after fire, vandalism break out during Seattle rally to end ICE raids

SPD arrested protesters and issued a dispersal order after the downtown Seattle federal building was tagged with "Abolish ICE" and a dumpster fire broke out.
1 year ago

‘Seattle needs help’: Mayoral candidate ready to leave doctor’s office for city office

The August primary for the election of Seattle mayor is fast approaching, and one candidate, a medical doctor with zero prior political experience, believes he's just what the city needs.
1 year ago

Protesters burn American flags outside Seattle federal building; more protests to happen Wed night

Two people were arrested after multiple American flags were taken down and burned in front of the Henry M. Jackson Federal building in downtown Seattle Tuesday.
1 year ago

Ferguson appoints Snohomish County director as WA’s top health official

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson appointed Dennis Worsham as the state's next Secretary of Health.
1 year ago

‘This is deliberate political theater:’ Retired 4-star general scoffs at Trump’s handling of LA protests

Dozens of people have been arrested for their involvement in Los Angeles protests fighting against immigration raids led by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
1 year ago

WA teen missing since 2023 may be in Seattle area

The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public as deputies search for a Washington teenager who has been missing since 2023.
1 year ago

Portland State professor placed on leave after saying ‘We are all Hamas’ in viral video

A professor at Portland State University was placed on leave after saying, "I am Hamas. We are all Hamas" in a video at an off-campus event.
1 year ago

Camano Island chase: Undocumented immigrant rams federal cars, injures 2 agents

A Mexican citizen living illegally in Stanwood was charged with two counts of assault on a federal officer in U.S. District Court in Seattle.
1 year ago

Pierce County deputies reject contract offer on 290-1 vote, claims pay falls short

The union representing Pierce County Sheriff's Office's rank-and-file employees overwhelmingly rejected the county executive's latest contract proposal.
1 year ago

Why wasn’t an Amber Alert issued? Attorney calls system ‘broken’ after Wenatchee murders

As the manhunt for Travis Decker stretches into Day 10, the girls' mother's attorney stated an Amber Alert should have been issued by WSP, and that the way the Amber Alert system currently operates is broken.
1 year ago

Ringleader charged in string of burglaries targeting Seattle athletes, including Julio Rodriguez, Richard Sherman

A Seattle man was charged late last week as the ringleader for a string of burglaries that targeted prominent Seattle athletes, including Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez and former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman.
1 year ago