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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.

Lynnwood pot shop owner: Thieves cause over $100K in damages

"We've had 12 burglaries, two drive-thru burglaries, and two armed robberies," said Mike Redmond, co-owner of Green Lady Marijuana.
4 years ago

WA Rep. fed up as homeless authority refuses to sweep encampments

KCRHA claimed, according to Jason Rantz, it cannot remove the homeless within certain encampments unless they have permanent housing.
4 years ago

Parents group files complaint against Olympia School District over segregation claims

The complaint focuses on the school district hosting affinity groups for BIPOC elementary students — excluding white students from joining in the process.
4 years ago

KIRO, KTTH hosts react to Nikki Haley’s bid for the Republican ticket

“I don’t put up with bullies. And when you kick back, it hurts them more if you’re wearing heels,” Nikki Haley said during her announcement.
4 years ago

Amazon, local government work in tandem to create more affordable housing

Amazon is committing $25 million to a new public-private housing fund for affordable homes near public transit across the state, according to the company.
4 years ago

Oakley Carlson Act seeks more accountability from child services

The bill was written to increase the safety of children who have been removed from a parent due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment.
4 years ago

Leavenworth location of new Amazon rom-com, starring Alison Brie

Washington's favorite German-themed village, Leavenworth, is the star of new movie "Somebody I Used To Know" debuting on Amazon Prime.
4 years ago

Legal analyst on WA rights regulating gun control: ‘A lot has changed’

The 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals said that those under domestic violence restraining orders still have Second Amendment rights.
4 years ago

Could backyard cottages expand from Seattle to the rest of Washington?

"You're not necessarily allowed to build an ADU on all properties within our different cities," Rep. Sharon Shewmake said on The Gee and Ursula Show.
4 years ago

Seattle Storm most valuable WNBA team after selling minority stakes

The purchase of the minority stakes is estimated to be approximately 15 times more than previous sales prices for WNBA teams.
4 years ago

Volunteer group lambasts King County Regional Homeless Authority’s ballooning budget

The King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) is requesting nearly $12 billion to address local homelessness over the next five years.
4 years ago

Mariners expanding SoDo’s Boxyard ahead of Opening Day

The baseball-softball training facility will feature eight batting cages, state-of-the-art technology, and an open field space in the middle.
4 years ago

Depleted fleet of vehicles adds another roadblock for SPD

Amidst deteriorating morale and a depleting workforce, SPD has an additional hurdle to cross: An updated fleet of working police cars.
4 years ago

How Seattle PD is impacted by end of COVID vaccine mandate

Following updated public health guidelines, King County and its county seat, Seattle, will no longer require proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
4 years ago

Federal Way mayor in full support of bills re-criminalizing drug possession

Multiple bills have flooded the state legislature in an attempt to reclassify possession of a drug — including fentanyl — as a felony offense.
4 years ago

Redmond’s new police tech working in tandem with WA pursuit laws

Redmond police have introduced a new GPS-monitoring technology to help track and locate criminals attempting to flee a crime scene.
4 years ago

King County, Seattle eliminate employee vaccine mandate

King County and the City of Seattle will no longer require proof of vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
4 years ago

Edmonds School District’s internet still down after ‘suspicious activities’

The Edmonds School District is investigating “suspicious activities” within its network — causing the district-wide internet shutdown.
4 years ago

State Rep: ‘None of these locations are suitable’ for a future airport

According to Jason Rantz, the acting chairman of CACC, Warren Hendrickson, stated he believes none of the airport locations will move forward.
4 years ago

Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz optimistic about drop in violent crime

Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz believes his jurisdiction — the 142 square miles that incorporate the metropolis — is becoming a safer place.
4 years ago

Ballard brewery owner nearly loses business to homeless fire

Bad Jimmy’s Brewing Co. in Ballard was nearly destroyed after a fire created by a homeless person nearly engulfed the property in flames.
4 years ago

Dogs rescued after flames erupt from Seattle dog daycare facility

A fire, now reportedly under control, started at a Seattle dog daycare facility, with firefighters still working to rescue some of the dogs.
4 years ago

Man stabbed in University District, suspects not yet located

Seattle Police responded to a report of rocks being thrown at a man but quickly learned a man had been stabbed Tuesday evening.
4 years ago

KIRO’s Darren Dedo recovering after battle with bilateral pneumonia

Through ECMO and amazing medical care, more than a month later, Dedo was able to join The Gee and Ursula Show remotely from his hospital bed.
4 years ago