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Frank Sumrall

Frank Sumrall is a content 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 ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ and making the move up north. He loves hanging out with his 15 year old cat, Hobbes, and consuming sports on a daily basis.

Assault, reckless driving charges against former CEO Dan Price dropped

Gravity Payments co-founder Dan Price was originally accused of attempting to forcibly kiss a woman and grabbing her throat.
2 years ago

Rare bobcat sighting at Mt. Vernon Maintenance Facility

A bobcat is much more common in suburban areas than residents realize, according to Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
2 years ago

Bill forcing clergy members to report child abuse passes WA House

Legislation has advanced through the Washington state Senate to make members of the clergy mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect.
2 years ago

Stine: ‘There is an obsession with transgender as a concept’ in wake of UW conflict

A transgender University of Washington (UW) student was recorded flipping over a display table for the organization Turning Point USA.
2 years ago

Body of Leticia Martinez-Cosman found in Renton, says brother

A body found April 11 in Renton has been identified as Leticia Martinez-Cosman according to the woman’s brother, who confirmed with ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ 7.
2 years ago

Seattle expecting record-breaking cruise year as first ship sets sail

It’s the first of more than 250 cruise ships scheduled to dock at Piers 66 and 91 through the fall, as cruise ship season lasts until late October.
2 years ago

Gun store owner: Assault weapons ban is ‘a failed policy’

The assault weapons ban was first introduced by Rep. Strom Peterson (D-21) at the request of both Gov. Inslee and AG Ferguson.
2 years ago

Customers flock to gun stores as WA assault weapons ban nears

If passed, Washington would become one of the first states in the country to implement a ban on assault weapons.
2 years ago

State Legislature battles over criminalizing drug possession

House lawmakers voted to make it a simple misdemeanor, with the amendment also changing the requirements for referring people to treatment.
2 years ago

Wolf pack forms in southwest WA, litter of pups expected

A male wolf wandered in southwest Washington and now has a female companion, creating the region's first wolf pack in a century.
2 years ago

WA Rep: Repealing the death penalty ‘is a cowardly act’

The Legislature has permanently repealed Washington’s death penalty after it was ruled unconstitutional five years ago.
2 years ago

Lynnwood embroiled in debate over WA assault weapon ban

Last month, the bill banning assault weapons, requested by Ferguson and Inslee, passed in the House in a 55-42 vote.
2 years ago

Doctors performing gender-affirming treatment, abortions on minors protected in WA

Doctors performing gender-affirming treatment and abortions, including operations on minors, will now be protected in WA.
2 years ago

Tomi Lahren not worried about Trump: ‘I think he’s going to prevail’

"I think that Team Trump is taking these lemons and turning them into lemonade in the form of fundraising."
2 years ago

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health lays off 400 workers

Short-staffing, lack of pay, and workplace safety were the top three reasons healthcare workers are considering leaving the profession.
2 years ago

Real estate excise tax could become highest in nation with new bill

HB 1628 would create a new REET rate of 4% for real estate sales of $5 million or more. The state's REET was just 1.28% before 2019.
2 years ago

SFD on pace to respond to more than 1,000 encampment fires in 2023

This brings the total to 261 in just over three months, on pace to shatter the amount of recorded encampment fires within a single year.
2 years ago

Community college enrollment has plunged since 2010 despite affordability

The decline in enrollment dropped exponentially during the pandemic, with community colleges witnessing a 10% drop in 2021.
2 years ago

Commission preparing for fallout if new WA airport location isn’t found

CACC, the organization searching for a location for a new airport, said they have not found a site without problems so far.
2 years ago

Razor clam digs return after toxic beach closure

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife claims the most successful digging occurs within two hours before the listed time of low tide.
2 years ago

Governor loses lawsuit after being accused of ‘secret negotiations’

The lawsuit claims OFM failed to provide public records in connection with the governor’s “secret negotiations" with public sector employee unions.
2 years ago

Joe Kent: ‘We have a very broken system’ ahead of Trump indictment

"This is different, they're actually going to indict him for things that essentially are, at worst, a campaign finance violation," Kent said.
2 years ago

‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, set in Seattle, to be filmed in BC

The series premiere was watched by 4.7 million viewers on the first day it was released — the second-biggest for HBO since 2010.
2 years ago

Mother blames police pursuit law for death of daughter

"If the man was able to be pursued and get caught, then he could have been in jail where he belonged," Goldade said.
2 years ago