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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.

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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 years ago

Gov. Inslee signs affordable childcare access bill

The bill aims to allow more families to qualify for state-subsidized affordable childcare through the Working Connections Child Care program.
4 years ago

Alaska Airlines, ZeroAvia team up to develop largest zero-emission plane

Alaska Airlines announced on May 1 that ZeroAvia is retrofitting a Bombardier Q400 plane with a hydrogen-electric propulsion system.
4 years ago

Bill to increase penalties against hazing signed into law

"55% of students experience some form of hazing, and 95% of these hazing incidents go unreported," the legislation read.
4 years ago

Auburn mayor frustrated over Olympia’s failure to pass drug possession law

After lawmakers couldn't agree over legislation regarding possessing illicit drugs, starting July 1, it will no longer be a crime to possess said drugs.
4 years ago

Gee, Ursula question Amazon’s motives as employees are sent back to the office

Monday was the start of a long transition for tens of thousands of Amazon corporate employees to return to offices for at least three days a week.
4 years ago

Kraken tickets continue to surge following upset series victory in Round 1

After upsetting the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche, the Seattle Kraken are advancing to the second round of the NHL playoffs
4 years ago

Paid sick, safe time now permanent for Seattle app-based workers

Seattle became the first city in the nation to implement permanent paid sick and safe time benefits for app-based gig workers.
4 years ago

Deadly fungus spreading in U.S. with approximately 60% mortality

The CDC has issued a warning about a deadly drug-resistant strain of fungus, Candida auris, spreading in healthcare facilities in the U.S.
4 years ago

Suspect in Leticia Martinez-Cosman death pleads not guilty

Brett Gitchel, the man accused of killing Leticia Martinez-Cosman after a Mariners game, plead not guilty to all charges Monday.
4 years ago

11 Washington counties receive ‘F’ grades for air quality

Despite being six months removed from the final month of fire season in Washington, 11 counties still received an "F" grade when it comes to air quality.
4 years ago

Small Seattle landlords frustrated with late rent fees now capped at $10

The City of Seattle implemented a $10 cap on late fees for rental payments Wednesday after the council passed the decision on a 7-2 vote.
4 years ago