Nonprofit Kindering continues to serve disabled children amid pandemic
BELLEVUE, Wash. -- While so many are now having to learn to home-school their children, with the aid of teachers via Zoom and other video conferencing apps, some families are dealing with that, on top of helping their children learn to do things like walk without the aid of braces or a wheelchair.The local nonprofit Kindering is determined to keep helping as many families and their disabled children as possible continue to flourish even while in quarantine."We serve all children, any kind of developmental delay or identified disability, children who may just not be walking yet or talking yet, who are just a little behind on development, to children with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and everything in between," says Kindering CEO Dr.
West Seattle restaurants join together to help those in need
SEATTLE -- Q13 News is making a point to highlight the good happening all around us.Tuesday, Anchor Jamie Tompkins put a spotlight on five local restaurants who have joined forces to make sure people are getting healthy delicious meals every week.Mission Cantina, Peel and Press, West Five, the Bridge and the Westy are joining together to provide free meals.
Local artist captures ‘Pandemic Portraits’ despite barriers
SEATTLE -- What does self-quarantine look like?For weeks, families across our region have sacrificed so much after being forced to stay home, away from work, extended family members and friends.That new reality, our new normal, ignited a vision for a local photographer who has been capturing images like these.
'A saving grace': How the Northshore Senior Center helps thousands amid a challenging time
BOTHELL, Wash. -- The coronavirus pandemic has been especially tough on our senior citizens who were already isolated before this all began.One Puget Sound region senior center is doing all they can to make sure our seniors have what they need, even spreading love one tulip at a time:
Issaquah man leading effort to give health care workers free smoothies
ISSAQUAH, Wash. - Every day we are spotlighting the helpers in our community: People who are going above and beyond to make a difference.Heath Anderson owns and operates Fresh the Juice Bar in Issaquah.
Friends and family celebrate couple’s wedding from their cars in drive-thru ceremony amid pandemic
One Utah couple wasn’t going to have the wedding they dreamed of because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, but that wasn’t going to stop them from celebrating the happiest days of their lives.
How the Puyallup School District continues to keep thousands of kids fed
PUYALLUP, Wash. -- With so many families struggling right now, many are relying on school meals to get by.Q13's Jamie Tompkins takes us inside the warehouse where the Puyallup School District is preparing tens of thousands of meals to keep kids fed.
After getting a second chance at life, one woman's journey comes full circle amid virus outbreak
For Whatcom County woman Debbie Carl, her mission to make masks started three weeks ago.
Gold Bar teachers go on parade to connect with students in a time of distance learning
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. -- The closure of schools has been tough on students and teachers alike, but the staff at Gold Bar Elementary wanted to reach out and remind their kids that they love them and want to keep them positive going into the summer.Q13 News Photojournalist Scott Hopson shows you how they did just that in the form of a parade.
Mariners, Bloodworks NW team up for blood drive at T-Mobile Park
SEATTLE -- The Mariners can't take the field at T-Mobile Park because of coronavirus, but you can.The team and Bloodworks Northwest have teamed up for a three-week blood drive at T-Mobile Park.
Driver on the Street: The healing power of art
As Q13 Photojournalist Michael Driver explains, people are getting creative and using the extra time on their hands during the coronavirus pandemic to brighten other peoples' spirits.
Tacoma garage concert brings people together - while social distancing
TACOMA, Wash. -- Music is helping bring people together in an era of social distancing.The band Champagne Sunday played a full show from their driveway on Saturday for fans, neighbors and anyone who needed a positive distraction.Q13 Photojournalist Scott Hopson captured the sights and sounds in Tacoma:
Law enforcement surprise Marysville girl with drive-by parade on her 4th birthday
Law enforcement in Snohomish County teamed up for a very special surprise this weekend for a little girl celebrating her birthday.
Music in Morton: How one man is raising spirits with song
MORTON, Wash. -- As communities across the world struggle to deal with the COVID-19 outbreak, people are getting creative when it comes to connecting with neighbors.Q13 Photojournalist Michael Driver takes you to Lewis County, where one an is raising spirits with song:
Driver on the Street: Tacoma man screams positivity through coronavirus scare
TACOMA, Wash. -- In this edition of Driver on the Street, photojournalist Michael Driver introduces us to Matt Fleming, a Tacoma man spreading positivity in a unique way - by yelling at them!
Sights and sounds of a deserted Seattle as residents follow social distancing guidelines
If you've been out lately to pick up some essential items, you may have noticed Seattle isn't the city we are all used to amid the coronavirus pandemic.