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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.

Parts of Western Washington see slush and snow, most schools delayed or closed

According to KIRO 7, we will have some wet snow mixing in with rain at times, but for the most part, we’ll see just wet roads into Thursday morning.
3 years ago

Gee Scott: 8 dos and don’ts of Valentines Day

Seattle's Morning News called upon its relationship consultant, with a Ph.D. in romance, KIRO Newsradio host Gee Scott to advise the younger couples.
3 years ago

Flight attendants rally for better worker’s rights amid a multi-country ‘day of action’

One Alaska Airlines flight attendant told KIRO 7 it’s normal to have an over 10-hour workday, but only get paid for five because of pay guidelines.
3 years ago

Two carjacking suspects arrested after evading police with multiple stolen cars

The man driving the recently stolen Ford Explorer eventually abandoned the car and carjacked a blue SUV minutes later.  
3 years ago

Pearl Jam to embark on global 2024 tour for new album “Dark Matter”

"Dark Matter" will be released in full April 19, the same day Taylor Swift is dropping her 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department."
3 years ago

First case of bubonic plague since 2015 hits Oregon, pet cat confirmed as source

Deschutes County health officials were able to confirm the cat as the source because the feline was also showing symptoms of the disease.
3 years ago

Cliff Mass on state’s depleted snowpack: ‘We understand … it’s not climate change’

UW atmospheric science professor Cliff Mass cited the region's El Niño winter conditions as the most significant reason for the depleted snowpack. 
3 years ago

Jeff Bezos sells $2 billion in Amazon shares with ‘world’s richest man’ title in reach

According to Bloomberg, Amazon disclosed that Bezos plans to sell as many as 50 million shares of Amazon over the next 12 months.
3 years ago

Gunfire from weekend shooting wounds 10-year-old in Lakewood

The gunfire erupted in a Lakewood parking lot near South Tacoma Way and 80th Street.
3 years ago

McMorris Rodgers won’t seek re-election after 20 years representing Eastern Wash.

After representing Washington's 5th District in the U.S. House for 20 years, Cathy McMorris Rodgers announced she is not running for re-election.
3 years ago

David Loewe, ex-Seattle Humane CEO, suspected in murder-suicide involving his wife

The man who allegedly committed the murder-suicide was a former CEO of Seattle Humane, a not-for-profit humane society for animal adoptions.
3 years ago

Senate bill to raise penalties on cannabis shop ‘smash-and-grabs’ passes 49-0

Cannabis stores have been legal in Washington for nearly a decade, and the state is bringing in nearly half a billion dollars a year in tax revenue.
3 years ago

Archdiocese of Seattle announces final plan to consolidate Catholic parishes

The consolidation will see 136 parishes become 60 parish families, according to a letter recently written by Archbishop Paul Etienne.
3 years ago

Gun store in Federal Way faces $3M fine for selling high-capacity mags

In March 2022, the Washington Legislature passed a law -- requested by Ferguson -- banning the sale of ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.
3 years ago

SPD: Alleged drug-trafficking brothers arrested with 30 pounds of meth

The investigation into the drug traffickers, who allegedly are brothers, took several months with SPD working alongside federal law enforcement partners.
3 years ago

Marysville teachers, parents rally against superintendent, school board

This comes after the Maryville Education Association overwhelmingly voted "no confidence" in Superintendent Zachary Robbins, Ph.D.
3 years ago

WA artists took center stage at Sunday night’s Grammy Awards

Carlile's best moment of the night came alongside music legend Joni Mitchell, who made her first appearance at the Grammys at the age of 80. 
3 years ago

Missing 8-year-old boy found unharmed, father still missing

An 8-year-old child missing since Thursday night was found safe Friday evening, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) reported.
3 years ago

Lone emu, nicknamed Elliot, found roaming Highway 16 in WA

The emu, Elliot, has a new home at Center Valley Animal Rescue sanctuary after no owner came forward to claim him.
3 years ago

Arlington Police: Weapon found at Arlington High School

The Arlington Police Department took a student to the Denney Juvenile Justice Center after receiving a report that someone was carrying a weapon on campus.
3 years ago

Governor finds LCB’s lewd law suspension ‘well-reasoned and appropriate’

But the decision to suspend enforcing lewd conduct infractions came after JET conducted unannounced inspections of various establishments.
3 years ago

Outbreak of deadly fungus C. auris hits King County

The first case was identified at Kindred Hospital Seattle through its Partners for Patient Safety Program which includes proactive screenings. 
3 years ago

Missing Mount Vernon girl, 14, found safe in Michigan

Law enforcement officials found Ella Jones, a girl who's been missing from Mount Vernon, unharmed in South Haven, Michigan after nearly a month.
3 years ago

Gee Scott: ‘This is a new era, it starts today’ with Macdonald joining Seahawks

Macdonald, 36, will be the youngest head coach in the NFL. Carroll, 72, was the oldest head coach in the NFL last season.
3 years ago