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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.

Police arrest ‘clothed but very wet’ bathtub burglar in Madrona

Police arrested a man Friday evening after he broke into a home, filled up the bathtub, and started bathing with his clothes on.
4 years ago

Seattle Kraken’s best-kept secret this year? Goalie coach Steve Briere

Martin Jones was a cast-off. Grubauer lost his edge. And the Kraken's defense looked bleak — until goalie coachSteve Briere showed up.
4 years ago

Seattle protests tame following release of Tyre Nichols footage

Seattle is preparing for city-wide protests over what the Memphis Police Chief described as “acts that defy humanity.”
4 years ago

Providence rated worst nonprofit hospital in country regarding consumer practices

Providence, a nonprofit hospital located in Renton, has reportedly saved more than $700 million that was intended for the community.
4 years ago

Seattle finally experiences first 5 p.m. sunset of 2023

Ninety days have passed since Seattle saw a sunset at or later than 5 p.m., but the city will enjoy its first 5 p.m. sunset this week.
4 years ago

Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison: Malpractice led to increase in car theft

Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison filed a lawsuit in federal court on Monday against car manufacturers Kia and Hyundai.
4 years ago

Gee Scott: ‘Not even an effort’ from politicians after surge of mass shootings

"And there is absolutely nothing that is going to happen in Congress to help try and prevent not even not even an attempt," Gee said.
4 years ago

Legislation to claim RVs as homesteads muddies Seattle’s homeless problem

Washington's Senate Housing Committee examined a bill last week aiming to prevent RVs being used as temporary housing from being towed.
4 years ago

Pierce County leaks precious data, KIRO’s Gee Scott among victims

The mistake was quickly spotted, according to county officials, as the information that went public was quickly deleted within two hours.
4 years ago

Rape victim offended by Kitsap County’s plea deal with criminal

Despite the decision from the Kitsap County Prosecutor's Office, Brandi Kruse sounded off on the ruling on KIRO Newsradio's Midday Show.
4 years ago

Police investigating Sunday morning drive-by shooting in Belltown

Police are investigating a Sunday morning drive-by shooting in Belltown that damaged a residential building.
4 years ago

Amazon leaving Seattle’s West 8th tower after more than a decade

Amazon is moving forward without its lease at West 8th tower in Seattle's Denny Triangle, according to the Puget Sound Business Journal.
4 years ago

FBI offering $25,000 reward to help identify pregnancy clinic arsonist

FBI Seattle is seeking the public’s help in identifying the individuals responsible for the arson of a pregnancy center in Everett.
4 years ago

Seattle police officers confirm in exit interviews: Money isn’t the issue

According to recently obtained SPD exit interviews, compensation was one of the few bright spots of being a police officer in Seattle.
4 years ago

Diaz oversees violent weekend, his first official one as SPD chief

This past weekend featured a series of shootings alongside a narcotics bust, multiple assaults, hate crimes, and even a power outage.
4 years ago

Police arrest armed suspect for assault and eluding Sunday afternoon 

Seattle Police officers received a report from a woman about a man who threatened to kill her and assaulted her with a handgun
4 years ago

Democratic Senator sponsors bill limiting emergency powers; Inslee adamantly against it

Back in Sept. 2022, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced that his emergency powers will be coming to an end on Oct. 31. He held those powers for 920 days.
4 years ago

John & Shari call ‘The Phone Lady’ to help overcome phone phobia

Mary Jane Copps and her Phone Lady brand has been working with companies in order to improve their staff members' phone skills.
4 years ago

Gee: ‘Put these kids in jail for about 10 years’ after string of youth crime

Bellevue Police arrested four teenagers Tuesday after allegedly leading officers on a chase following an armed carjacking.
4 years ago

Joe Kent announces 2024 House campaign against ‘woke extremist’

Joe Kent, following his defeat to represent Washington’s 3rd Congressional District, has announced he will run for the U.S. House in 2024.
4 years ago

Inslee, Hobbs, Seahawks legend to raise 12 Flag in Olympia

Seahawks legend Walter Jones will celebrate the team's accomplishments this season by helping raise the 12 Flag in Olympia today.
4 years ago

Dangerous drivers create difficult commute for Seattle biking community

Amongst the dangers in Seattle are unprotected bike lanes, as drivers have continuously used these thin thoroughfares to evade traffic.
4 years ago

Tax relief, drug possession among topics debated with WA Legislature back in session

The Democratic party in Washington has an 18-seat majority in the House and a nine-seat majority in the Senate, capped off with a Democratic governor.
4 years ago

Seahawks fans donate to Detroit Lions charities following playoff berth

Seahawks fans are paying the Detroit Lions back through personal charitable donations after the latter defeated Green Bay Sunday night.
4 years ago