Featured Stories
Colleen O'Brien
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?9 years ago
Colleen O'Brien
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.9 years ago
Colleen O'Brien
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.9 years ago
Colleen O'Brien
Man’s Christmas wish was to give back to his community
This is the story about a man who loves his community so much that he decided his Christmas wish should in some way give back.9 years ago
Colleen O'Brien
Seeking: Kind people
I'll go around the world to find a story of kindness to share on Seattle's Morning News, but I'm delighted when the story comes from our local community.9 years ago
Colleen O'Brien
Angels in the aisle
If you've never heard of the "layaway angel" movement it's when someone goes into a store that offers layaway and anonymously pays off someone's account.9 years ago
Colleen O'Brien
Three weeks off; never a day without an act of kindness
I was on medical leave for the better part of a month. It was the first time in my working life that I was forced to slow down.9 years ago
Colleen O'Brien
UPS driver delivers little boy’s dream
When you ask a child what he or she wants to be when they grow up -- you'll get funny answers sometimes.9 years ago
Colleen O'Brien
KIRO Radio listeners respond to dying boy’s Christmas wish
Jacob Thompson is a 9-year-old boy who is fighting an aggressive form of cancer. He was recently admitted back to the hospital. The cancer was found to have spread.9 years ago
Colleen O'Brien
A unique ‘thank you’ for veterans
There's a lot you can do for our veterans. You can simply look them in the eyes and thank them. Maybe buy them lunch. Or, you could give a veteran a wedding dress.9 years ago
Colleen O'Brien
Dreams come true on the football field
Sepp Shirey was born with cerebral palsy, but he never let that stop him from anything.9 years ago
Colleen O'Brien
Help deliver Christmas to a dying boy
Jacob Thompson was diagnosed with cancer at five-years-old. Amazingly, he's survived four years but last month learned his Neuroblastoma had spread and has about a month left to live. He has one request for his final weeks.9 years ago
Colleen O'Brien
How my daughter’s Halloween went
We'll get to my daughter's sugar-high in a moment. First, your Daily Dose of Kindness.9 years ago
Colleen O'Brien
The homeless win when kindness multiplies
About a year ago, WTXF in Philadelphia featured a story about Brennon Jones, who gives free haircuts to the homeless right out on the street.9 years ago
Colleen O'Brien
Nurse comforts dying patient with song
All nurses deserve recognition for the hard work they do. Especially for the emotional work, they put in for their patients.9 years ago
Colleen O'Brien
Home Depot employee pays for wheelchair-enabled boy’s costume
The Mcilroy Family is the kind of family that makes their Halloween costumes from scratch. This year, at Home Depot, they got some extra help and a dose of kindness from an employee.9 years ago
Colleen O'Brien
Woman creates healing art for cancer patients
KHQ was there as Dana created a crown of hearts and butterflies for 7-year-old Alex, who is battling Leukemia.9 years ago
Colleen O'Brien
Seattle runner assaulted at Golden Gardens Park pushes through Chicago Marathon
In March, Kelly Herron -- an avid Seattle runner -- was assaulted by a sex offender who hid in the women's bathroom at Golden Gardens Park.9 years ago
Colleen O'Brien
Little girl empties piggy bank for surprising reason
Kids often do funny things but with my own daughter I've found that kids do it with an open heart.9 years ago
Colleen O'Brien
Kindness is everywhere if you care to look for it
Acts of kindness, big or small, are everywhere. It just takes a little to practice to spot them.9 years ago
Colleen O'Brien
Seattle Riot treats Ultimate as a lifestyle
There's a Seattle team that nobody seems to be able to beat. They're called the Seattle Riot.9 years ago
Colleen O'Brien
Kindness takes a seat
Harvey Djerf takes two walks every day through his neighborhood with the help of two walking sticks.9 years ago
Colleen O'Brien
Students surprised at reason elderly sub still teaches
Don't lose faith in the young generation just yet.9 years ago
