Wilson, Rapinoe, Bird to host remote ESPYS feting heroism
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, soccer star Megan Rapinoe and three-time WNBA champion Sue Bird will preside over the ESPYs this year.
Tacoma book store booming during quarantine
TACOMA -- Within a little room that makes up King's book shop in Tacoma is a world of fantasy, knowledge, and perhaps most significantly, an escape from the virus that's turned so many lives upside down."We've been actually doing a robust amount of business surprisingly," says owner sweet pea Flaherty.While so many businesses, especially ones that are small and local, are struggling to stay afloat, King's Books hasn't had that problem."We've been shipping orders since March and we just started curbside pick up this week," Flaherty says.The orders have been steady and consistent, showing that many are finding comfort and entertainment in a good page turner."There's definitely a lot of escapist reads, because of, well, the world, and a lot of people are getting books that are kind of obscure that have been on their list of a while and now they have time to read."The shop misses getting to talk to their customers face-to-face and having book clubs meet, and the store cat -20 pound Herbert - likely misses the extra attention, but all in all, they feel very lucky to still get to share stories with people when we may need them the most."We're still trying to provide books for people and create communities and create ways for people to get not just the books they know but books that they're interested in," Flaherty says.
Det's SuperStars lead charge for Seattle Children's Covid relief
SEATTLE - A former Seattle SuperSonic is joining the fight against COVID-19, helping those directly impacted by the pandemic.
An especially meaningful Memorial Day amid virus
KENT, Wash. -- Retired from the U.S. Marine Corps but proudly wearing his uniform, Tennis De Jong knew Memorial Day this year would feel different.
Community shows 'Tacoma Strong' support for small businesses impacted by COVID-19
TACOMA, Wash. -- Community members across Tacoma are wearing their hearts on their sleeves to support small businesses devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 steals the stage from local performers
The performing arts were among the first to feel the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and stay home order - and they will be among the last to return. That has left performers offstage waiting for the next act.
Boeing supplier pivots portion of work to construct face shields
Workers who once had been laid off are now back on the clock to help build protective equipment for doctors, dentists and medical professionals everywhere.
Sounders raise money for COVID-19 Relief Fund with help from longtime fans
he Seattle Sounders FC awarded over $200,000 to 143 people and 17 small businesses thanks for their first grant cycle in April of the organization's COVID-19 Relief Fund.
National contest brings glimmer of hope to Snohomish during COVID-19 pandemic
SNOHOMISH, Wash. -- In these times of despair during the COVID-19 pandemic, one small town is hopeful.
Local caregiver uses art to illustrate the importance of wearing masks
Monday was the first official day that all King County residents were asked to wear masks when out in public.
Copper River salmon arrive in the PNW, and frontline workers get the first taste
SEATTLE — It's a spring tradition that a lot of people look forward to in the Pacific Northwest: the arrival of the first batch of prized Copper River salmon from Cordova, Alaska.Like so many other traditions, it was celebrated a little different this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 survivor leaves Tacoma hospital to cheers, applause
A Tacoma man is finally going home after fighting off a nearly deadly battle with coronavirus for about a month.
National Guard helps hand out 200,000 pounds of free potatoes in Tacoma
Members of the Washington National Guard helped hand out about 200,000 pounds of potatoes Thursday that had been donated by farmers who were unable to sell to their regular restaurant customers due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Groups partner to provide internet to low-income students in Tacoma
TACOMA - Several organizations are working together to help get technology in the hands of low-income students who are struggling during COVID-19.The stay home order has added extra challenges for students, and poverty exponentially increases those challenges.That's why the Foundation for Tacoma Students is partnering with Tacoma Public Schools and Rainier Connect to help those families.“Now more than ever, especially if we continue in these environments, access to technology will be critical for our students,” said Tafona Ervin.Ervin is the Executive director of the Foundation for Tacoma Students.She says this pandemic has highlighted a big problem, but it’s not a new one.“Lack of access to technology and WIFI has always been an issue,” said Ervin.The goal is to get the internet into households who are in need.Internet services would be available for one year to these families at no cost, thanks to the help of donations.Fifty homes are scheduled for installation this week.
PNW Ballet harpist hits all the right notes with special neighborhood concerts
SEATTLE -- A harpist for the Pacific Northwest ballet has decided to use his talents to spread joy to his neighbors while he's out of work.Photojournalist Andrew Anderson shows us his special concert that's hitting all the right notes:
'It's hard to find masks': Protecting the homeless population from Covid-19 proves challenging
KING COUNTY -- More businesses and even entire counties are asking people to wear face masks when they're in public.King County issued a directive on Monday urging all of its 2 million residents to wear a mask when outside their own home.
Former POW who spent years in captivity offers valuable lessons on overcoming isolation
NORTH BEND, Wash. -- There is no doubt, being told to stay home for months has many of us feeling stressed, anxious, and incredibly isolated.While mental health experts have offered up advice, we thought it may help to hear from a local man, who likely knows more about social isolation than any of us.You see, he lived it for years.“I couldn’t talk to anybody for eight months,” Joe Crecca of North Bend said about his solitary confinement.It was just part of the brutality Crecca faced as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam.
Washington boy challenges firefighters to epic socially-distant water fight
A Washington boy named Jaxen called on members of Eastside Fire & Rescue to join him in a water fight -- and the firefighters did not disappoint.
Group of motorcycle riders rally for couple critically injured in crash
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash. -- There's been an alarming spike in deadly motorcycle accidents in Washington state during the stay home order.Now, a community is coming together to support a Shoreline couple recovering at Harborview Medical Center after a horrific motorcycle crash in Lynnwood, on Friday, May 8.57-year-old Dave Wagner and 55-year-old Leann Denini collided with another motorcycle, ridden by Jon Bartlett, according to people who know Bartlett.Wagner and Denini suffered extensive broken bones and injured organs.
Local nurse returns from treating Covid-19 patients in hard-hit NYC
NEW YORK -- Of the more than 1.2 million cases of Covid-19 across the country, roughly 180,000 are in New York City alone.A local nurse who works in Olympia just returned from a trip to NYC to help ease the strain on the city's health care system.Christina Greenway spent three weeks caring for patients battling the virus at multiple facilities.