Heron Habitat Helpers keep watch and spread the word on Seattle’s official bird
The group does cleanup and planting projects in heron territory, and also branched into tracking the numbers of herons and how well the birds were...
Christy Karras
Determined teen Seattle Derby Brats skate, together, over any obstacle
The derby world is indeed a world; it spans the globe. And anyone involved in derby is an immediate friend. They’re also used to making...
In virtual reality of Second Life, users find a world of opportunities VIEW
Second Life is a web platform that somewhat replicates the physical world. Users have avatars and interact with others in spaces designed for many activities.
Seattle-area volunteers teach bridge, and it’s suiting all generations brilliantly
An older generation of bridge players is teaching kids how to play the card game that requires theory, strategy and probability, plus teamwork and communication....
‘Blue,’ an opera on police violence named best new opera, opens in Seattle soon WATCH
On Feb. 26, Seattle Opera opens the critically acclaimed "Blue," about a Black family that draws strength from the community after their son is killed...
Volunteers at public gardens find satisfaction in hard work and gratification in growth VIEW
As any home gardener knows, keeping a garden healthy and beautiful is a lot of work. Every public garden relies on volunteers; the easiest way...
The endearing (and enduring) ‘nook notes’ at Miro Tea radiate positivity, encouragement and a need to connect VIEW
Digging into the notes at Miro Tea feels almost like looking at forbidden treasure — a dive into the intimate thoughts of others even as...
The volunteers at Save A Forgotten Equine help rehabilitate rescued horses — and tack on friendships among themselves VIEW
The SAFE horse operation wouldn’t run without the many hours of help from volunteers. Most sign up for one shift a week, though some do...
Boosted by interest from ‘The Queen’s Gambit,’ Seattle Chess Club draws new and seasoned players VIEW
The Seattle Chess Club hosts frequent tournaments both in person and online, but Monday nights are for casual games. You don’t need to be a...
At these enthusiastic Seattle huddles, the Denver Broncos feel like the home team VIEW
Most members of the tight-knit Broncos group have lived in Seattle a long time. Many root for the Sounders and Mariners and Kraken. But they...