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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.

Walsh eyeing WA Republican Chair as Heimlich departs

Caleb Heimlich, the head of the Washington State Republican Party, is stepping down as chair this summer, ending a five-year run.
3 years ago

Pro-gun organizations fail in challenge to WA assault weapons ban

A District Court Judge ruled in favor of Washington state's ban on assault weapons as the lawsuit failed to show possible irreparable harm.
3 years ago

Seattle city council fails to approve new city drug possession law

The Seattle City Council has rejected an ordinance that would have allowed the city to prosecute people for misdemeanor drug possession and public drug use.
3 years ago

Seattle MLB All-Star Game ‘Clean-up’ not without controversy

With the MLB All-Star Game coming to Seattle next month, the Seattle Mariners is hosting a Community Clean-Up on June 23 at T-Mobile Park.
3 years ago

Garfield HS the focus of school safety precautions following nearby violence

Garfield High School and Nova High School both had its students return on campus in person Monday after locking down the campus last week.
3 years ago

$970M Seattle Housing Levy to be voted on Wednesday

Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda -- alongside a series of affordable housing developers -- announced the renewal of the Seattle Housing Levy.
3 years ago

Mark Mullet: ‘I’m not conceding any Democratic votes to Ferguson’ for governor

Washington State Sen. Mark Mullet (D-5th District) announced his candidacy for governor last week following Gov. Jay Inslee's 10-year run.
3 years ago

Burien encampment cleared, but long-term solutions remain minimal

Homeless members of a Burien encampment were forced to move out as the camp became the central focus of frustration among the city's residents.
3 years ago

Medved: Biden v. Trump is ‘a depressing prospect to most Americans’

Medved: "The more it looks like it’s going to be Biden vs. Trump again, that’s a depressing prospect to most Americans.
3 years ago

King County issues Stage 1 Burn Ban with wildfire season approaching

The King County Fire Chief’s Association, issued a Stage 1 burn ban for June 1 with the ban specifically relating to yard debris and residential burning.
3 years ago

Young Corporation faces $2M fine from WA Department of Labor

After 175 violations were discovered by the state Department of Labor, a $2 million fine has been issued against Young Corporation.
3 years ago

Property values in King County drop after peaking in 2022

Initial results show property values in King County are still affected by the lingering impacts of the pandemic.
3 years ago

Charges filed against Georgetown double homicide suspect

A 45-year-old man has been charged with murder and assault in a double homicide that took place in Georgetown last January.
3 years ago

Capitol Hill sandwich spot HoneyHole embroiled in controversy

HoneyHole has become the subject of controversy among its employees who have been distraught and unhappy with new leadership.
3 years ago

Franklin Falls, Denny Creek closed for the summer

Two popular trails -- Franklin Falls and Denny Creek -- are closing by May 30 in order to kick off construction for its parking lot expansion project.
3 years ago

Burglars equipped with kayaks, wetsuits, rob $20K from Bellevue home

Burglars equipped with kayaks and wetsuits, broke into a home in Bellevue along Lake Washington last Thursday, according to police.
3 years ago

Northwest Folklife Festival returns this Memorial Day weekend

The Northwest Folklife Festival returns to the Seattle Center this Memorial Day weekend featuring live music, storytelling, food, and art.
3 years ago

Multiple Taco Bells in Snohomish County struck with hepatitis A case

Snohomish County identified a case of hepatitis A after a staff member who worked at multiple Taco Bell locations within the county tested positive.
3 years ago

WA Rep. launches task force against fentanyl in central Washington

In response to the growing wave of fentanyl in the pacific northwest, Congressman Dan Newhouse, created a task force to tackle the crisis.
3 years ago

Man found guilty in 1991 cold case murder in Federal Way

Patrick Leon Nicholas was found guilty of murder by a jury for the 1991 cold case murder of Federal Way teen Sarah Yarborough.
3 years ago

Bezos’ Blue Origins wins NASA bid to build lunar lander for astronauts

Jeff Bezos' rocket company Blue Origin will be leading the team building the most environmentally friendly astronaut capsule ever.
3 years ago

Biden to provide federal aid for Seattle to combat homelessness

The Seattle homelessness crisis will get some help from the Biden administration to get more people into housing over the next two years.
3 years ago

Piroshky, Piroshky owner: Seattle is ‘an abandoned city,’ seeks city council spot

Piroshky, Piroshky owner Olga Sagan is running for Seattle City Council on a platform that focuses on small businesses.
3 years ago

KC Homeless Authority has salaries released after Dones departs

Salaries of the highest-paid employees at King County Regional Homeless Authority (KCRHA) were released following the departure of Marc Dones.
3 years ago