Avatar photo

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.

Patty Rubstello, Head of Washington State Ferries, to step down in 2024

After spending more than three decades with WSDOT, Patty Rubstello is stepping down as the head of Washington State Ferries (WSF).
3 years ago

Seattle sidewalks in disrepair to be prioritized by City Council

The legislation will require the SDOT to install a sidewalk or fix deficient sidewalks along the street during major paving projects.
3 years ago

Nikki Haley: Snake River dam removal is ‘not the right move’

The Lower Granite Dam is located 40 miles downstream of Lewiston, Idaho. Little Goose, Lower Monumental and Ice Harbor Dams are further downstream.
3 years ago

Five suspects use AR-15 to rob Seattle U students, escaped pursuing police

Seattle Police (SPD) are looking for five suspects -- three women and two men -- who allegedly robbed a group of Seattle University students.
3 years ago

Tacoma’s renter rights’ measure is in effect, but the city won’t enforce it

The ordinance is called the 2023 Landlord Fairness Code Initiative. City of Tacoma voters narrowly approved it during the November 2023 election.
3 years ago

Seattle Police recover video of car purposely hitting pedestrians

On Nov. 26 at 1:50 a.m., video shows a vehicle targeting a woman and purposely hitting her on N. 107th Street just west of Aurora Avenue North.
3 years ago

Separating art from artist: Michael Jackson musical ‘was great,’ Spike says

'MJ: The Musical' made its Pacific Northwest debut in Seattle Thursday night, with the four-time Tony-winning Broadway show staying through Dec. 17.
3 years ago

Inslee on KIRO Newsradio: Fentanyl is the ‘nuclear weapon of drugs’

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee wants to use more than $80 million in funding for the 2023–25 biennium budget to create and launch four new treatment centers.
3 years ago

Jack on mask requirements at Wash. clinics: ‘It’s not weird’

Both Providence Swedish and MultiCare clinics announced they would start requiring masking from visitors, patients and caregivers.
3 years ago

10 drug traffickers, all under the age of 30, arrested in Pierce County

The indictments followed a prior, extensive investigation that uncovered the group's drug trafficking -- including distributing marijuana to the East Coast.
3 years ago

Flights added after fans get irate over cost to see UW Huskies in Sugar Bowl

For those wanting to support UW in person, which will be played in the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, airline tickets are as expensive as ever.
3 years ago

5 alleged car thieves flee police in Lakewood; boy drowns, 2 others arrested

Lakewood Police stated the driver stopped at the end of the road and numerous people jumped out of the car, fleeing on foot east toward a swampy marsh area.
3 years ago

Cliff Mass: Atmospheric river event will be the strongest storm of 2023

"Some of the rivers will get to flood stage," Cliff Mass said of the atmospheric river storm on KTTH. "Examples include the Snoqualmie River."
3 years ago

Hamas attack survivor: ‘We knew it was Hamas’ because few could cause such carnage

Shye Klein was at the Supernova Sukkot Gathering, an open-air music festival, on Oct. 7, the day agents of Hamas launched its attack.
3 years ago

Seattle Center home to European-themed Christmas Market

The Seattle Christmas Market is "inspired by the centuries-old yuletide tradition of the German Christmas Markets," Graham wrote.
3 years ago

How a Seattle pizzeria manager turned suspected car thief into an employee

A pizzeria in Seattle has been the victim of several car break-ins. So what did they do? They hired the thief as a full-time employee.
3 years ago

4 arrested, including 3 teens, for alleged string of robberies

Four people -- including three young teenagers -- were arrested for an alleged string of robberies in Seattle's Sand Point neighborhood.
3 years ago

Kruse: Convicted murderer could shed 10 years of sentence ‘because he’s black’

Wendi Traynor, who was 25 years old, was killed just a month after she left their home in Kentucky and moved back to the Puget Sound area.
3 years ago

Lumen Field ranked third-most expensive stadium in NFL

Lumen Field ranked as the third-most expensive NFL stadium for the most common purchases -- tickets, beer and hot dogs.
3 years ago

Suits on Newsom – DeSantis debate: ‘Newsom is going to lose’

California Governor Gavin Newsom will debate Florida Governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis for 90 minutes, starting at 6 p.m.
3 years ago

2023 King County election: Lowest voter turnout in nearly 90 years

Registered voters in King County have far stronger turnouts in even years. During the 2020 general election, 86.6% of registered voters turned in ballots.
3 years ago

Gee & Ursula: How Amazon’s Black Friday Football will change consumerism

"You know Amazon is winning when the majority of people that can't stand Amazon still use its platform," Gee Scott said on The Gee and Ursula Show.
3 years ago

LSU’s Heisman-promoting billboard intended for Seattle lands in Tukwila

The billboard is not located in Seattle, where the UW Huskies play, but in Tukwila. The billboard is located off Highway 181 at S 180th Street.
3 years ago

Downtown Seattle President: ‘SPD needs to do better’ after tree lighting protest

The Christmas tree lighting ceremony in downtown Seattle, an annual tradition, was disrupted by pro-Palestine protestors Friday night.
3 years ago