Colleen O'Brien
Colleen O’Brien is the Managing Editor and Morning News Anchor at KIRO Radio. She’s been broadcasting since junior high, but began her professional career in Seattle radio. She then spent a few years in Spokane working for KXLY TV before returning to her first love – radio – at KIRO FM.
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See? Twitter can be used for good
I have a story that can prove Twitter can be used for good, even by those who regularly use it to argue with others.Comments -
School asks, is inundated with surrogate dads
A South Texas middle school had a big problem when planning their "Breakfast with Dads" event. They knew some students don't have a father in their life. -
‘Tribe of moms’ seek out special blanket for toddler
A local Daily Dose of Kindness thanks to Jessica Haslam reaching out to me on Twitter. The Shoreline mom wrote me about her youngest son Duke who has a favorite blanket. -
Teen creates Rubik’s Cube for the blind
A local teen has figured out a way to bring the joy (and agony) of solving the Rubik's Cube to people with visual impairment. -
‘Come sit with us’ becomes anti-bullying app
A high school student in California is taking on lunchtime bullying with technology. -
Sports fans show love for rival team’s quarterback
Andy Dalton threw a game-winning touchdown pass to secure his team's playoff berth. By doing so, he knocked the Ravens out of playoff contention and became a hero in Buffalo, New York. -
Mosque pays for man’s ticket to freedom
Vandalism at mosques across the country is a regular headline, but in one case in Arkansas, the outcome of the vandalism would certainly set it apart. -
Senator: Work from home to reduce Washington gridlock
A Washington senator wants to reduce Washington gridlock by incentivizing businesses that allow employees to telecommute. -
Veteran volunteers find purpose in helping others
Bitter cold and record snow dominate parts of the East Coast and Mmidwest this week. -
Family of four back on their feet with a hand up
A little hope and a hand up got a Snohomish County family of four back on their feet. -
Boy gives up Xbox to keep homeless warm
For any 9-year-old an Xbox would be a dream gift. Ohio's Mikah Frye would have received one for Christmas but decided to ask for something else. -
New Yorker uses Amazon Prime Now to deliver gifts to the homeless
Some of us might take advantage of two-hour shipping to fulfill our sudden wants, but what if we used it to deliver needed items to the homeless? -
A moment of kindness in politics
I rarely cross over into the political world for my Daily Dose of Kindness because I wanted this moment to be completely outside of topics that might induce stress. -
Man finds joy through giving the gift of game
One thing I'd never think to keep in my car is a basketball, but that's what makes Philadelphia's Michael Gibson so unique. -
For former foster child, Holiday Magic gift changed her life
For those of you that have given to Treehouse during KIRO Radio's "Holiday Magic," it's entirely possible that your donation gave Tash Haynes her very first Christmas.
