Colleen O'Brien
Colleen: Young girls and phones and the patterns we teach
I spoke to New York Times reporter Jessica Bennett, who studied 13-year-old girls for a year, to learn more about their relationship with phones5 days ago
O’Brien: The battle against dehumanizing the homeless
Of the news topics we cover at KIRO Newsradio, homelessness is at the top, and I get why, I grew up here, too.12 days ago
‘I like what I see in the mirror:’ Struggling addicts get help at Quinault Wellness
The Quinault Wellness Center will celebrate its one-year anniversary in October of 2023 with success stories of its own.26 days ago
O’Brien: A New Jersey farm is dedicated to protecting animals
"Abused, unwanted, neglected, elderly, disabled," Zaleski said. "Every single animal here is a rescue."1 year ago
New Quinault Wellness Center aims to combat ever-growing Fentanyl crisis
In King County alone, nearly 400 people died after using fentanyl in 2021, which is a very high number considering that number was just three in 2015.1 year ago
Rick Steves refunding 2020 tours, maintaining payroll
Rick Steves travels to Europe every year around this time, but the COVID-19 pandemic is keeping him home in Edmonds for the first time in 30 years. He doesn’t mind it though, despite refunding thousands of European vacations.3 years ago
Cougs fans step up to help alum still in need of kidney donor
Cougs alum Cindy Meyer has been in need of a kidney donor for awhile now, but the hope now is that with some help from her fellow Cougs, she could find one soon.5 years ago
Poker players say they’ve been dealt a raw deal by casino
Poker players who frequent Snoqualmie Casino say they're getting ripped off.5 years ago
Everett Brownie troop uses cookies sales to save pets
An Everett Brownie troop decided to do some good with profits from cookie sales.5 years ago
Officer with plenty of ‘sole’ helps community
A longtime Dallas police officer has a side passion-project that came to him through his police work.5 years ago
No age limit for Meals on Wheels volunteer
Edward Kydd has traveled more than 13,000 miles and put in 1,700 hours of service for Meals on Wheels. He's 101 years old.5 years ago
Police introduce new (stuffed) member of the force
Police officers in America’s smallest state proved they have the biggest hearts by making boy's lost animal a member of the force.5 years ago
A cardboard box makes a child’s day
As a Mississippi family patiently awaited the delivery of their new refrigerator from Lowe's their 6-year-old son patiently awaited the delivery of that refrigerator box.5 years ago
Students gift janitor with incredible trip
Students gave the janitor at Bristol University cold hard cash and caught it on video.5 years ago
Waiter creates prosthetic arm for young customer
A young girl rode her bike - truly rode her bike - for the first time last Wednesday thanks to a waiter at an Ohio pizza place.5 years ago
Employer has unique solution to opioid crisis
The CEO of an electronics company in Indiana figured he had a problem when 10-percent of the people applying for jobs at his factory failed the drug test. A handful of his current employees had failed drug tests, too.5 years ago
Volunteers drive dog 1,800 miles for loving reunion
An Arizona family thought their beloved dog was gone forever. But he was found 1,800 miles way in Pennsylvania.5 years ago
Child trades video game cash for charity
If a kid finds her or himself with a wad of cash from chores or through an allowance most can't wait to spend it on a new toy or video game.5 years ago
Picture of determination rewarded with new car
If it wasn't for a bus driver paying attention to his riders, Corey Patrick might not be in the headlines today.5 years ago
Donut shop owner responds to theft with kindness
When donut shop owner Galen Schmidt spotted on his surveillance system a woman stealing from his tip jar he didn't call police. He chose kindness instead.5 years ago
Birthday boy decides to give big to animal shelter
Jack Beason, 9, decided giving would be better than receiving and asked for donations of food or toys for his local shelter in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.6 years ago
Truckers become heroes on Michigan highway
This was a tough call to share this one today because it's not a topic you'd typically associate with a "dose of kindness."6 years ago
