An Issaquah Teacher’s Passion For Self Defense, Inspired by Brandi Carlile and a Brave Survivor
An Issaquah high school teacher took it upon herself to teach teenage girls self-defense, after learning about the Fight the Fear campaign. The campaign was co-founded by singer Brandi Carlile after her friend Jennifer Hopper barely survived a brutal attack that killed her partner, Teresa Butz.13 years ago
Women: Run for office in Washington state
The National Women's Political Caucus of Washington is focused one thing: getting women elected. Only 32% of Washington state politicians are female & the caucus intends to change that.13 years ago
Lunch at the Shop: A Seattle Shop Owner on the Importance of the Lunch Break
Eight years ago Peter Miller, who has owned an architecture and design book store in Seattle for 32 years, prepared a fresh lunch for his employees. They liked it so much that they now make lunch every day and take a short break to sit down to eat together. His new book "Lunch at the Shop" offers recipes and tips on how to prepare lunch at your workplace.13 years ago
From Architect to Advocate, a Seattle Man Wants to Change Your Mind About Homelessness
Seattle's Rex Hohlbein has run his own architectural firm for the past 27 years. But after several interactions with homeless people near his office, he's giving up architecture to try and change people's mind's about homeless stereotypes with his new non-profit, Facing Homelessness.13 years ago
Sonics Fans Head to Portland to Get Their NBA Fix
Since Seattle lost the Sonics, hard core NBA fans have taken to traveling to Portland to watch the Trailblazers play. Chris Hansen still says he wants to bring a team to Seattle, but for now we have to put a bird on it.13 years ago
Bellingham’s Brigadoon Service Dogs Give Veterans with PTSD New Life
Bellingham's Brigadoon Service Dogs specially trains dogs to be companions for kids with autism or Down syndrome or veterans suffering from PTSD. A Gig Harbor veteran didn't leave his Gig Harbor home for a whole year, until he met his service dog, Fiona.13 years ago
Big changes coming for Woodland Park Zoo elephants
After concerns that the elephants at Woodland Park Zoo weren't leading healthy, happy lives, the zoo created a task force to look into the matter. Six months later, they released their findings, and now the zoo has announced the changes they will make. We hear from Woodland Park Zoo's president and the co-founder of Friends of Woodland Park Zoo Elephants, who believe elephants don't belong in zoos at all.13 years ago
Behind the scenes at the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival kicks off April 1st and goes through the end of the month. Every year, hundreds of thousands of flower feigns descend upon the Skagit Valley to check out the neat rows of beautiful blooms. This story focuses on the Roozen family, the largest tulip and daffodil grower in North America.13 years ago
Buy An Oso Strong T-Shirt or Hoodie, Proceeds Go to Victims
Local clothing company, SafetyShirtz, has designed and is now selling Oso Strong t-shirts and hoodie sweatshirts. All of the proceeds will go directly to Oso mudslide victims.13 years ago
Clean, Dry Clothes Are On The Way For Rescue Workers & Volunteers in Oso
Silverdale resident Amy Varshock couldn't stand the idea of Oso rescue works and volunteers wearing wet, muddy clothes day after day, possibly sleeping in them. So she has set up a major laundry operation at the Suds & Duds in Arlington.13 years ago
The Soup Ladies of Black Diamond Feed First Responders in Oso
The Soup Ladies is a non-profit that feeds First Responders after major disasters, formed by Black Diamond, Washington resident Ginger Passarelli. Her crew has been cooking for First Responders in Oso since the mudslide struck on Saturday.13 years ago
Numerous ways to help support victims of Oso mudslide
Businesses and individuals across Western Washington are planning fundraisers, donating their profits and setting up fundraising pages for the victims of the Oso mudslide. Here are some vetted ways to donate to people in need.13 years ago
A new plan for Edith’s House: the Ballard woman who turned down $1M to save her home
In 2006, 84 year old Edith Macefield made international news when she refused a million dollars from developers who wanted to knock down her Ballard home, that she'd lived in since she was a child, and build a shopping center in its place. Six years after Edith passed away, there is a plan for her home. Plus, we learn the fascinating story about Edith's intimate relationship with the construction project's superintendent.13 years ago
How Washington State Patrol Officers Know That You’re High
Washington State Patrol Sergeant Mark Crandall is an expert in detecting what drug someone is using, and he trains other officers so they know what to look for when they pull someone over. This is a look into the training process. The Department of Corrections pulls high people off the streets so officers have live people to train with.13 years ago
Millennials Are Reviving Co-op/Commune Life
Soaring rent prices and a craving for connection has some 20 and 30-somethings moving into co-ops and communes. Here you'll meet some of the residents of Bob the House, a co-op of nine people in Seattle's University District.13 years ago
Fat Shaming: Can a doctor tell a patient she’s obese?
Many overweight people have had awkward and hurtful experiences at a doctor's office. They go in for an ear infection and the doctor would rather talk about losing weight. This is often called 'fat shaming.' A Seattle 'fat positive' woman and an obesity doctor from Swedish weigh in on the issue.13 years ago
Farmstr.com: Local, Farm Fresh Foods, No Market Required
Seattle's Janelle Maiocco dreamed up Farmstr: a way for farmers to connect directly with consumers, sort of like a craigslist for local, organic produce, meat, eggs and milk. You can get good deals on food straight from the farm, based on what the farmer has to offer.13 years ago
Find Your Dream Job: Two Seattle Women Share How They Got Theirs
The story of two Seattle women who ventured out on their own, completely switched careers, and followed their career passions. In the end, they both love going to work everyday. Perhaps it's your turn?13 years ago
Youth In Focus changes teens, one photo at a time
Youth In Focus is an after-school program for at-risk or struggling teens, that uses photography as a catalyst for positive change.13 years ago
Seattle’s First Marijuana Tour is Set to Launch
Kush Tourism is launching, what they say is, Seattle's first marijuana tour. It will be a smoke-free, behind the scenes look at many facets of pot culture, including marijuana cookery and glass pipe blowing.13 years ago
Aleksa Manila: Counselor By Day, Drag Queen By Night
Aleks Martin is a drug and alcohol counselor in Seattle, but at night he transforms into Aleksa Manila, a glamorous drag queen who\'s donned hundreds of wigs and billions of sequins.13 years ago
Homeless Grandma? There’s A National Senior Housing Crisis
Colleen Clark, 75, is trying to find senior housing, but she's found no availability for an elderly person with section 8 housing. Her issues have been confirmed by the City of Seattle Aging and Disability Services department. There is a national housing shortage for seniors that needs to be solved.13 years ago
How to Grieve in the Era of Social Media
Social media has changed the way we grieve. Instead of an obituary, we can tell a loved one's story to thousands with a click of a mouse. These are two very different stories about grieving with social media. One, the wife of a Lakewood police sergeant killed in 2009, the other is about NPR's Scott Simon tweeting while his mother was in the ICU.13 years ago
