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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.

With fire season looming, fireworks banned in unincorporated King County

King County has officially declared fireworks will be prohibited again this year in the unincorporated areas of the county.
3 years ago

MultiCare to lay off over 220 employees due to ‘financial challenges’

More than 200 MultiCare health employees in Washington state are being laid off, the company announced Thursday.
3 years ago

Idaho sheriff to Rantz: ‘When your community is soft on crime, you only reap more crime’

In a press release, Idaho Sheriff Robert Norris sent out a warning to potential 4th of July vacationers from Washington state.
3 years ago

Lake Stevens mayor defends decision to not declare June as Pride Month

Lake Stevens Mayor Brett Gailey failed to sign a proclamation declaring June as Pride Month in Lake Stevens for personal beliefs.
3 years ago

Costco policing memberships to limit card sharing

Costco is cracking down on shoppers sharing membership cards after it announced it will begin doing spot checks at the self-checkout counters.
3 years ago

Capital gains tax brings in $330M more than expected for state budget

Washington state is expected to bring in $327 million more in revenue than originally forecast, with the new capital gains tax as the main reason.
3 years ago

Rizzs optimistic on Mariners: ‘Be ready for that roller coaster ride’

Seattle is preparing to host the All-Star Game July 11, and the Mariners' lineup has produced just one batter in the top five for fan voting.
3 years ago

Sen. Cantwell: WA will be ‘epicenter of severe wildfires’ in summer

Sen. Maria Cantwell said Washington "will be the epicenter of severe regional wildfires [this summer]" and believes we need to be prepared.
3 years ago

NBA returning to Seattle with preseason ‘Rain City Showcase’

Seattle will host the NBA once more for a preseason game Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. when the Los Angeles Clippers and the Utah Jazz square off.
3 years ago

Costco members leave mixed reviews for newly-added sushi

Reviews for Costco's sushi have since piled up quickly online, with customers leaving mixed and unsure replies for the food court's latest addition.
3 years ago

Rollover car collision injures three as driver flees scene

Three teenage passengers were hurt after a rollover car collision into a utility pole early Friday morning.
3 years ago

Seattle cop running for city council: ‘It’s where I’m most needed’

Seattle Police Department (SPD) Officer Aaron Marshall is running for Seattle City Council's District 7 seat.
3 years ago

Snohomish roofing company fined $3M for slate of safety violations

Allways Roofing, a Snohomish-based roofing company, is facing nearly $500,000 in fines for several safety violations.
3 years ago

Seattle City Council passes resolution to increase pay for social service workers

In response to Seattle's staffing crisis among social service workers, the city council passed a resolution to increase the pay for those within the industry.
3 years ago

After mass resignations, Burien CM criticizes ‘activist mindset’

11 Burien city leaders have resigned after a meeting on the removal of a homeless encampment led to a planning commissioner's dismissal.
3 years ago

Gorge Amphitheatre shooting survivor tells story of how he stayed alive

Last weekend, a shooting at a neighboring campground near the Gorge Amphitheatre resulted in two people killed with another three injured.
3 years ago

Missing Titanic sub from Everett company ‘just an awful situation’

Five people are missing underwater after an expedition near the wreckage of the Titanic on an Everett company’s sub vessel.
3 years ago

Inflation lowest since 2021 before pivotal Federal Reserve meeting

One-year inflation expectations are down 0.3%, dropping to a 4.1% rate -- the lowest annual outlook since May 2021.
3 years ago

2-year-old hospitalized in Everett after exposure from fentanyl

A 2-year-old was rushed to an Everett hospital Sunday after being exposed to fentanyl, Everett Police report.
3 years ago

Armed carjacking leads to fire along I-5 in Tacoma

An armed carjacking has three lanes of southbound I-5 blocked through Tacoma near South 72nd Street, just north of Lakewood.
3 years ago

WA’s second carbon auction nets $500M, gas prices could jump

Washington held its second carbon emission auction to allow gas and oil companies to bid for a limited amount of carbon emission allowances.
3 years ago

Kate Scott to call TV play-by-play for Seattle Seahawks preseason

Kate Scott has officially joined the Seahawks' booth as the team's newest play-by-play announcer for the preseason, replacing Curt Menefee.
3 years ago

U-District bar ‘Flowers’ loses alcohol license after serving minors

Flowers in Seattle's University District can no longer serve alcohol after its liquor license was suspended.
3 years ago

PCC removes products following owner’s anti-LGBTQ+ comments

After Tanoor's owner made comments about the LGBTQ+ community that led to a boycott, PCC is removing the restaurant's items.
3 years ago