True Northwest: Laughter League at Seattle Children's
A chuckle during a dark time can make all the difference. FOX 13 photojournalist Michael Driver shadowed the Laughter League at Seattle Children's, bringing joy to kids.
A chuckle during a dark time can make all the difference. FOX 13 photojournalist Michael Driver shadowed the Laughter League at Seattle Children's, bringing joy to kids.
True Northwest: Laughter League
Professional clowns are helping young patients at Seattle Children's Hospital forget their pain. The Laughter League uses customized theater and improv to bring smiles to kids facing leukemia and grueling treatments. After a recent fundraiser, these healthcare clowns can now visit families multiple days a week.
Professional clowns are helping young patients at Seattle Children's Hospital forget their pain. The Laughter League uses customized theater and improv to bring smiles to kids facing leukemia and grueling treatments. After a recent fundraiser, these healthcare clowns can now visit families multiple days a week.
True Northwest: Bainbridge Island artist creates 'Grimothy' Halloween animatronic
Matt and Brice Inman have created one-of-a-kind animatronics and Halloween decorations, including one inspired by Jimothy, the viral raccoon that the national has fallen in love with.
Matt and Brice Inman have created one-of-a-kind animatronics and Halloween decorations, including one inspired by Jimothy, the viral raccoon that the national has fallen in love with.
Unbreakable: Finding hope in a rare disease
A local man born with a rare joint condition is debuting a documentary at the Grand Cinema in Tacoma on Nov. 15 to share his recovery from alcohol addiction and inspire others.
A local man born with a rare joint condition is debuting a documentary at the Grand Cinema in Tacoma on Nov. 15 to share his recovery from alcohol addiction and inspire others.
True Northwest: Good reads at the Tacoma Book Center
In this edition of True Northwest, photojournalist Michael Driver explores Tacoma Book Center, a place that encourages you to put down your devices and lift your favorite story off the shelf.
In this edition of True Northwest, photojournalist Michael Driver explores Tacoma Book Center, a place that encourages you to put down your devices and lift your favorite story off the shelf.
True Northwest: The Rolling Crones singers
Photojournalist Michael Driver takes us high above the Puget Sound in Edmonds to a unique rehersal, one that's inspiring, uniting and transforming the human experience thorugh the power of music.
Photojournalist Michael Driver takes us high above the Puget Sound in Edmonds to a unique rehersal, one that's inspiring, uniting and transforming the human experience thorugh the power of music.
True Northwest: The Rolling Crones
In this edition of FOX 13's True Northwest, photojournalist Michael Driver visits the Rolling Crones in Edmonds, a unique rehearsal showcasing the power of music and how it can transform the human experience.
In this edition of FOX 13's True Northwest, photojournalist Michael Driver visits the Rolling Crones in Edmonds, a unique rehearsal showcasing the power of music and how it can transform the human experience.
True Northwest: ‘Innovative Changemakers’ restoration project
In order to make a positive change, you have to look for innovative ways to do it. In this edition of True Northwest, photojournalist Michael Driver introduces us to the nonprofit group in Tacoma — Innovative Changemakers — who are tearing down walls to build a better community.
In order to make a positive change, you have to look for innovative ways to do it. In this edition of True Northwest, photojournalist Michael Driver introduces us to the nonprofit group in Tacoma — Innovative Changemakers — who are tearing down walls to build a better community.
True Northwest: Seattle performer combines freestyle soccer and juggling
Cory Black, a Seattle-based circus artist, is gaining recognition on the international stage with his unique combination of freestyle soccer and professional juggling.
Cory Black, a Seattle-based circus artist, is gaining recognition on the international stage with his unique combination of freestyle soccer and professional juggling.
True Northwest: Tacoma, WA nonprofit dedicated to empowering kids, adults in all facets of life
Innovation is hitting the streets of Tacoma, and it's carrying a message of hope.
Innovation is hitting the streets of Tacoma, and it's carrying a message of hope.
True Northwest: Changing lives, one haircut at a time
Innovation is hitting the streets of Tacoma, and it's carrying a message of hope. The nonprofit "Innovative Change Makers" is an organization dedicated to empowering kids and adults in all facets of life. As photojournalist Michael Driver shows us, one way of doing that is creating a unique safe space for real conversations, one haircut at a time.
Innovation is hitting the streets of Tacoma, and it's carrying a message of hope. The nonprofit "Innovative Change Makers" is an organization dedicated to empowering kids and adults in all facets of life. As photojournalist Michael Driver shows us, one way of doing that is creating a unique safe space for real conversations, one haircut at a time.
True Northwest: Tacoma man spreads hope for mental health
A Tacoma man is using a local overpass to spread positivity and aid his own recovery as Mental Health Awareness Month begins Friday.
A Tacoma man is using a local overpass to spread positivity and aid his own recovery as Mental Health Awareness Month begins Friday.
True Northwest: Woodinville seniors share life stories through writing group
Residents at a Woodinville assisted living home are turning to creative writing to share their life stories. The weekly group is giving seniors a chance to connect, reflect and keep storytelling alive.
Residents at a Woodinville assisted living home are turning to creative writing to share their life stories. The weekly group is giving seniors a chance to connect, reflect and keep storytelling alive.
True Northwest: Therapy horses at women's correction center
A special program in Washington is helping women rebuild confidence and learn new life skills, and it's doing it in a pretty unexpected way.
A special program in Washington is helping women rebuild confidence and learn new life skills, and it's doing it in a pretty unexpected way.
Hunting for Monkeyshines in Tacoma
Forget the metal detector. All you need is a sharp eye and a little serendipity city luck.
Forget the metal detector. All you need is a sharp eye and a little serendipity city luck.
Monkeyshines 2026: Tacoma’s beloved Year of the Fire Horse art hunt is officially on
The "Monkey" is out of the bag in Tacoma as the 23rd annual Monkeyshines scavenger hunt kicks off for the Year of the Fire Horse. Local glass artists and "rogue" creators have hidden thousands of glass orbs and medallions across the city, challenging residents to explore public parks and neighborhoods to find a hidden treasure.
The "Monkey" is out of the bag in Tacoma as the 23rd annual Monkeyshines scavenger hunt kicks off for the Year of the Fire Horse. Local glass artists and "rogue" creators have hidden thousands of glass orbs and medallions across the city, challenging residents to explore public parks and neighborhoods to find a hidden treasure.
True Northwest: ‘Christmas in the Valley’ brings community together to help families
In Duvall, volunteers are transforming holiday spirit into support through “Christmas in the Valley,” an annual fundraiser that provides pajamas, gifts and essentials to local families in need.
In Duvall, volunteers are transforming holiday spirit into support through “Christmas in the Valley,” an annual fundraiser that provides pajamas, gifts and essentials to local families in need.
FOX 13 True Northwest: Top stories from 2025
True Northwest features the people, places, and organizations that make our area unique.
True Northwest features the people, places, and organizations that make our area unique.
True Northwest: The Giving Machine
The spirit of holiday giving is lighting up Washington state, as the popular "Light the World Giving Machines" have officially launched for the season. FOX 13 photojournalist Michael Driver takes us to Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood, showing the unique and interactive was to support local and global charities.
The spirit of holiday giving is lighting up Washington state, as the popular "Light the World Giving Machines" have officially launched for the season. FOX 13 photojournalist Michael Driver takes us to Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood, showing the unique and interactive was to support local and global charities.
True Northwest: Circus aerialists look for a place to land
A group of aspiring acrobats are being forced to move buildings.
A group of aspiring acrobats are being forced to move buildings.