An unlikely friendship with muscle behind it
He was a little nervous. Sammy Callari, a former high school athlete and former MMA fighter with three wins under his belt, was anxious about training someone with a disability.8 years ago
Layers of kindness bring mobility to people around the world
Nathan Ogden was invited to a Boise State game by a friend who had "the nice seats." Unfortunately, his wheelchair was gone by halftime.8 years ago
Guardians of Rescue speak for the voiceless
Unpaid volunteers who share a love for animals are finding new homes for abused and neglected animals.8 years ago
Taking a cue from the kindness of kids
I've joked with my sister, who has a daughter around the same age as mine, about what it would be like if adults greeted adult strangers the same way children greet children strangers.8 years ago
Woman welcomes neighbors no matter their background
At what point did adults stop living by the words of Mr. Rogers?8 years ago
Florida foster kids find refuge from hurricane in sprawling mansion
If raising one child "takes a village" then what does it take to raise 70 kids after a deadly hurricane? The answer is one rich man in Boca Raton, Florida.8 years ago
Another Mosque defaced, another defiant act of grace
Last week, vandals spray painted a mosque with hateful graffiti. It's an unfortunate story that is playing out all across the nation.8 years ago
We’re all on a journey – some harder than others
Shantelle Priester of Jamesville, New York is 5-months pregnant and takes two buses before walking four miles to get to her job at the penitentiary.8 years ago
A reminder we can be better friends to the elderly
From an early age, I remember driving by a nursing home with my mother and the next thing to happen was predictable: she'd start talking about the injustices inflicted on the elderly.8 years ago
Shark attack wasn’t enough to keep man from swimming for a cause
Bob Forgrave has given his blood to a shark, but he'd much rather give it to a human. It's a passion he shares with his friend Scott Leopold.8 years ago
Michael Zuino uses alternative approach to his job search in Seattle
People walking through downtown Seattle may be wondering, "Who's Michael and why would I want to hire him?"8 years ago
Lynnwood’s newest detox facility will reach capacity right away
There's hope in a quiet corner of Lynnwood. It's a new, 16-bed detox facility that's ready to accept its first patient any day now.8 years ago
Portland woman in the ‘danger zone’ desperately needs a kidney
There are many acts of kindness in this world but the act of giving an organ -- especially while still alive -- begs the question: How much of yourself would you give a stranger?8 years ago
Tackling Snohomish County’s heroin epidemic requires funding that doesn’t exist
If you're a heroin addict in Snohomish County and you want help, chances are you'll be moved out of the county -- or even state. That could change soon.8 years ago
Hundreds attend self-defense class after Golden Gardens attack
Hundreds of people attended a class to learn the techniques that Kelly Herron used to survive her struggle with a rapist at Golden Gardens Park.8 years ago
Woman attacked in Seattle park urges self-defense classes
Jordan Giarratano's self-defense lessons helped a Seattle woman attacked in a public bathroom. He will offer the same lessons, for free, next week.8 years ago
Spokane woman willing to fight rare disease to the end
As she tries to raise money for another procedure, Cat Davis of Spokane says she is willing to fight Scleroderma to the end.8 years ago
UW pantry proves food insecurity isn’t an isolated problem
If you can afford to go to college you should be able to afford a meal, but that's not true for students, which is why a good pantry opened at UW.8 years ago
Seattle mission’s outreach director details life on the streets
Brian Chandler, the director of street outreach for Seattle's Union Gospel Mission, says sometimes, all people need is a little compassion.9 years ago
Eastern Washington is threatening to split from state
Eastern Washington is threatening to split with the rest of the state and two representatives are leading the charge.9 years ago
Edmonds ‘Temperature-Taker Dude’ has become a legend
He's like the Bigfoot of Edmonds. He's hairy and often spotted near nature, but just not as elusive.9 years ago
University of Washington graduate’s selfless efforts benefiting the homeless
A University of Washington graduate who decided he could no longer ignore the homeless is changing how we think of the title "Sleepless in Seattle."9 years ago
Combating superbugs means giving doctors tools to ‘do the right thing’
When the United Nations discusses superbugs, you know it's serious. A doctor at Harborview in Seattle explains the challenges doctors face when prescribing antibiotics.9 years ago
