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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.

Salk’s World Series Guide for disappointed Mariners fans

"Its kind of an interesting World Series. It's not the one that everyone thought that we would get, right?" said Mike Salk.
4 years ago

Fred Meyer managers plea for better protections as Everett stores become more dangerous

In Washington state alone, shoplifting costs merchants and stores more than $62 million each year, accounting for as much as 40% of a store’s theft loss.
4 years ago

Seahawks’ Ring of Honor a small piece of what makes Shaun Alexander special

"My favorite stat of that year, beyond the touchdowns and the records," Alexander said. "Was that I didn't even play in seven fourth quarters. Seven!"
4 years ago

Lake Stevens High School evacuates due to bomb threat

Lake Stevens High School has been evacuated because of a bomb threat.
4 years ago

Snohomish County Sheriff uses platform to fight ‘anti-police’ laws

Lawmakers in Snohomish County released a new video calling for Washington legislators to change the police reform laws enacted last year.
4 years ago

UW parent distraught over university, police response to sexual assault

"I'm angry. I'm sad. I want to yell, I want to scream and cry," Eric said. "I want to do all those things right now. I'm very, very frustrated and angry."
4 years ago

Smiley: It’s time to retire Senator Patty Murray

Tiffany Smiley had a very simple message for those in attendance at KTTH's Freedom Series: It's time to retire Senator Patty Murray. 
4 years ago

Mariners home playoff tickets facing steep prices

Tickets for Seattle's home games in the best-of-five ALDS series sold out nearly instantly with the resale market exploding.
4 years ago

WA accepting influx of pets displaced by Hurricane Ian

The airlift included 34 dogs, 118 cats, and 29 guinea pigs, all to help make room for more homeless pets dropped off at shelters during Hurricane Ian.
4 years ago

Bobby Wagner’s tackle of pink-clad protester leads to police report

After dodging guards for a brief moment on the gridiron, Bobby Wagner and Takkarist McKinley took him to the ground.
4 years ago

Seattle Mariners wild card playoff schedule released

All three games, if necessary, will be played in Toronto. The winner of this series will go on to play Houston in the American League Division Series.
4 years ago

T-Mobile Park announces watch party for Mariners’ wild card games

"Let's pack the park and make sure our guys can hear us cheering from over 2,000 miles away!" the team's press release read.
4 years ago

County asks District 12 fire commissioners to resign amid investigation

The misuse of funds had a significant impact on the district's ability to provide basic public safety and emergency response, according to Kevin Shutty.
4 years ago

New Seattle Kraken mascot to be announced on Saturday

The Kraken did not have a mascot last year, joining the New York Rangers as the only mascot-less franchises.
4 years ago

King County Executive bolsters behavioral health access with new, multi-level proposal

King County Executive Dow Constantine announced a new behavioral health crisis response plan as part of his two-year budget proposal on Monday.
4 years ago

UW spearheads research to eliminate hazardous ‘forever chemicals’

It was recently discovered that PFAS exist in aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), one of the most effective foams to fight and extinguish fires.
4 years ago

WSP pursues leads to take down ‘rock thrower’ damaging cars on SR-900

Over the last month, five cars were reportedly hit with rocks and bottles along that approximately one-mile-stretch of highway.
4 years ago

Narcan to be installed in Pierce County vending machines for free

Narcan is a nasal spray prescription medicine used for the treatment of a known or suspected opioid overdose emergency.
4 years ago

Nationwide railway strike threatens economy, local commuting as soon as Friday

WSDOT told KIRO Newsradio dispatchers won't be on duty if a strike happens, which means those rails will be completely out of service.
4 years ago

Venus Williams spotted at UW playing tennis ahead of large-scale Amazon conference

Williams is currently in Seattle to speak at the Amazon Accelerate Seller Conference before she found herself volleying with Husky coach Mitch Stewart.
4 years ago

Bellevue’s Home Depot one of the city’s most significant hotspots for crime, says police captain

More than 50 people have been arrested at a specific location throughout the year, the Bellevue Home Depot.
4 years ago

WA’s COVID-19 state of emergency to end by Oct. 31, according to Gov. Inslee

Washington State, under Gov. Jay Inslee, will end the state of emergency and all remaining COVID-19 emergency proclamations by Oct. 31.
4 years ago

Formerly missing teen charged with murder: new details of the night of his disappearance emerge

Gabriel Davies' mom, 50-year-old Amanda Olufson, had been in a relationship with McCaw, according to court documents.
4 years ago

Seattle to provide new protections for local independent contractors

In addition, employers must provide timely payment under the terms of a contract. If unspecified, an employer has just 30 days to pay the contractor.
4 years ago