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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.

Fire breaks out in parking lot of KIRO Newsradio offices

A small brush fire broke out near the offices of KIRO Newsradio, Seattle Sports, AM 770 KTTH, and MyNorthwest.
3 years ago

Seattle pushing to adopt WA laws on public drug use, possession

The Seattle City Council is preparing to adopt Washington State Legislature’s new drug possession laws into the Seattle Municipal Code.
3 years ago

Homicides in Kent close to double compared to year with 5 months to go

"I can speak absolutely with all confidence that a major driver for violent crime in our city is drugs," Padilla said. "Drug usage, drug trafficking."
3 years ago

Renton Police: Missing 15-year-old from Tukwila found safe

She was last spotted last Friday at the Jackson gas station off of Interurban Avenue near I-5 in Tukwila.
3 years ago

King County invests $25M to address racism as a public health crisis

The funds will be awarded to 123 nonprofits, community organizations, and small businesses throughout the county.
3 years ago

Capitol Hill apartments evacuated as hazmat crews investigate ‘hazardous material’

Seattle Fire evacuated several apartment units in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood this morning because of reports of possible hazardous material.
3 years ago

Muckler: U.S.’ UFO program could be ‘just gross misconduct from Pentagon’

"Something is happening inside the Pentagon that is illegal. It may be aliens. It may be they're using aliens as a cover story to conceal something else."
3 years ago

Paul Allen’s estate donates Vader helmet among thousands of items to MoPop

The Museum of Pop Culture (MoPop) in Seattle is receiving thousands of new artifacts as the estate of the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is donating
3 years ago

Sea-Tac reveals Monday was busiest day in history

The busiest day in Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's history wasn't a holiday, but just a summer Monday (July 24).
3 years ago

Tacoma resident charged with producing child pornography

A 27-year-old Tacoma resident charged with allegedly producing child pornography by the Department of Justice.
3 years ago

Two teens arrested for human trafficking in Seattle

Officers received a 911 call from a father who stated his 18-year-old daughter was being held against her will in the Mt. Baker neighborhood.
3 years ago

Taylor Swift in Seattle: Eras Tour breaks Lumen Field attendance record

Seattle residents and tourists made history over the weekend, as 72,171 Taylor Swift fans were in attendance at Lumen Field Saturday night.
3 years ago

Seattle Council Candidate: Lewis voted out ‘would be a fantastic consolation prize’

Aaron Marshall is a candidate for the Seattle City Council and has stressed police staffing as one of Seattle's most pressing priorities.
3 years ago

Seattle Seahawks opening up nine training camp practices to fans

The Seattle Seahawks are opening nine training camp practices at the VMAC to the public, starting this Wednesday.
3 years ago

King County considering rehiring employees fired over vaccine mandate

Councilmember Reagan Dunn claimed approximately 300 King County employees lost their jobs over failing to comply with the vaccine mandate.
3 years ago

First case of deadly fungus diagnosed in Washington

Approximately every 1 in 3 patients with a C. auris infection dies, according to the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department.
3 years ago

Ellensburg among cities with fastest-growing rent prices year-over-year

It's not getting any more reasonable to live in Ellensburg as the central Washington city ranks No. 3 for fastest-growing cost of a one-bedroom rental.
3 years ago

Inslee on debilitating gas prices: ‘We won’t stand for’ corporate greed

"The CEO of Exxon Oil made $35 million last year while he's jacking up our prices through the roof," Inslee said.
3 years ago

Crops threatened after invasive Japanese beetle discovered in Pasco

A single Japanese beetle --  a highly invasive pest also known by its scientific name Popillia japonica -- was discovered in Pasco last week.
3 years ago

Audit: King County Metro struggling with meeting project deadlines

The King County Auditor’s Office released a report claiming King County Metro consistently fails to meet deadlines on capital projects.
3 years ago

Rick Rizzs on dangerous ATV fall, cancer diagnosis: ‘It’s been a heck of a year’

Seattle Mariners play-by-play announcer Rick Rizzs suffered multiple injuries following an accident on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) recently.
3 years ago

Seattle Councilmember Sawant stresses passage of rent control bills before her final term ends

The councilmember is leading another push for city-wide rent control after recently introducing a bill that would cap maximum rate increases.
3 years ago

6 dead, 3 injured in Tacoma highway collision on SR 509

A serious car crash in Tacoma, on State Route 509 northbound, resulted in at least five people dead and four critically injured.
3 years ago

Through CiviForm, Harrell optimizes access to Seattle’s discount programs

CiviForm is an online portal designed to quickly and conveniently apply for city services, saving residents time and money.
3 years ago