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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.

Homeless suspect arrested after allegedly stealing van with kids inside

A homeless man was arrested in Hoquiam after stealing a van with two children aboard Monday morning, according to Hoquiam Police.
3 years ago

Memorial Stadium to be demolished, rebuilt by 2027

Seattle City Council members passed a resolution supporting the plan to demolish and rebuild Memorial Stadium.
3 years ago

8 in hospital after exposure to dangerous substance in Seattle

Three Seattle firefighters and five others have been taken to the hospital to be treated for exposure to a dangerous substance.
3 years ago

Arlington drag show goes awry, performer issues apology

Quintessa Touche, a performer involved in organizing the Mother's Day drag show performance in Arlington, apologized for what occurred.
3 years ago

Marc Dones steps down as head of King County Regional Homeless Authority

Marc Dones, the CEO of the The King County Regional Homeless Authority (KCRHA), has decided to step down after two years in the role.
3 years ago

Flash floods, thunderstorms join PNW’s erratic streak of weather

A flash flood warning for most of the Cascades foothills has been authorized as thunderstorms are forecast to roll through.
3 years ago

Cliff Mass on Seattle heatwave: ‘It won’t be like 2021’

A heatwave, arriving earlier than most in recent memory, is expected for Seattle and western Washington this weekend.
3 years ago

Snohomish Co. Sheriff: Legislators had years to fix fentanyl crisis

 A 1-year-old girl's death in Snohomish County this week was possibly connected to fentanyl exposure inside an Everett hotel room.
3 years ago

Ex-Sumner HS coach pleads not guilty to sexually abusing players

Former Sumner High boys basketball coach Jake Jackson pleaded not guilty to sexually abusing six players from his team.
3 years ago

Gov. Inslee ends COVID-19 vaccine mandate for state employees

The governor's vaccine mandate does not cover state workers in education, the Legislature, courts, or employees of elected state leaders.
3 years ago

Seattle expands protections to firefighters, first responders

The Seattle City Council is extending its legal protections to Seattle firefighters and other first responders when attending various emergencies.
3 years ago

Minors seeking gender-affirming treatment can shelter without parent’s knowledge

The bill added one significant adjustment, requiring shelters and hosts to report a minor's intentions to seek gender-affirming care to DCYF.
3 years ago

KIRO Newsradio brings home two Murrow Awards

KIRO Newsradio Anchor Aaron Granillo and host Dave Ross were honored with 2023 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards.
3 years ago

Lincoln HS football coach steps down due to player safety concerns

Lincoln High School's football head coach resigned from the job last Friday after three years, saying he is concerned about player safety.
3 years ago

Dunn pushes for more restrictive laws against housing for violent sex offenders

 King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn proposed additional restrictions for the housing of violent sex offenders last week.
3 years ago

Gov. Inslee signs 10 housing bills into law in WA’s ‘year of housing’

Gov. Jay Inslee signed 10 housing bills Monday into law, including ones that will expand accessory dwelling units and multi-family housing.
3 years ago

BC man arrested for selling illegal drugs from mobile shop

A Canadian man is fighting back against deadly overdoses by using his mobile shop to sell heroin, cocaine, meth, and other drugs in Vancouver.
3 years ago

Solan: ‘Cops can’t do their jobs right now in Seattle’ despite new police pursuit law

Mike Solan, president of the SPOG, says 'cops can't do their jobs right now in Seattle' despite the state's new police pursuit law.
3 years ago

‘No Turn on Red’ policy expands in downtown Seattle

According to SDOT, 28 locations are complete with the rest set to happen before the Major League Baseball All-Star Week.
3 years ago

Tyler Lockett real estate agency becomes Seahawks sponsor

Tyler Lockett became a licensed real estate agent in Washington in 2021, the same year he signed an extension with the Seattle Seahawks.
3 years ago

Report: Sugary beverages consumption decreases due to Seattle tax

“I used to complain about the [sugary beverages] tax before, but now … I realized how much it’s needed,” a Seattle resident said.
3 years ago

Everett expands ‘no sit, no lie’ law, bans public drug use

The Everett City Council is expanding its "no sit, no lie" law on a 4-3 vote, which is set to take effect May 18.
3 years ago

WA, DOE agree to updated cleanup plan for Hanford Nuclear Reservation

The DOE and the state of Washington reached an agreement for planning a cleanup of radioactive waste from the Hanford nuclear waste facility.
3 years ago

City of Kent creates legislation roadmap with drug possession ordinance

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph introduced an ordinance stating drug possession (not marijuana) will soon be a gross misdemeanor.
3 years ago