Colleen O'Brien
Busy Bothell mother has ‘aha’ moment, invents portable exercise machine
How do you find time for fitness when you're already working full time and running after kids once you get home? Answer: Invent a portable piece of workout equipment.8 years ago
How these Seattleites are getting the city’s attention for traffic problems
A citizen's group in Seattle's northeast neighborhood of Ravenna has a new tactic to get the city to listen to them: annoy them with logic. They want more bike lanes, longer crosswalk times and lower speed limits.8 years ago
Family thankful for revolutionary gene sequencing technology at Seattle Children’s
Kaylyn Milligan's life was forever changed because of genetics. From a young age, she planned out her life as a wife and mother. But, as some of us know, the part of parenthood doesn't always play out like a simple plan.8 years ago
Seattle shelter gets big boost from Amazon
Not only did Amazon let Mary's Place borrow an old Travelodge motel for shelter space, but Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos also recently donated $1 million, because he thinks Mary's Place is doing good things.8 years ago
Microsoft’s unique hiring program gives disabled applicants a helping hand
The key to unlocking the perfect resume isn't easy and you'd never think that listing "traumatic brain injury" or "Parkinson's" or "deafness" would give you a leg up. But Microsoft sees it differently. It actually makes you uniquely qualified to work among the tech elite.8 years ago
Seattle stylist finds her ‘best self’ helping others shop
If in this nice spring weather you find yourself wanting to update your “look” but can't bear the thought of spending hundreds of dollars to do it then let a thrifty Seattle stylist work her magic.8 years ago
