19 results for "washington"
💛 Acts of KindnessFood Bank Volunteers Donate $2M Worth of Time Each Year
A Washington food bank that started with 15 volunteers in 1976 now has over 200 people giving their time to help neighbors in need. Their combined volunteer hours are worth an estimated $2 million annually. #
💛 Acts of KindnessCarnation Farms Need Volunteers After Flooding
Washington farmers are getting a helping hand as community members sign up to repair flood damage that hit the Snoqualmie Valley in December. Volunteer opportunities stretch into February, giving everyone a chance to pitch in.
🌐 Global NewsNobel Laureate Gifts Prize Medal to Trump After Meeting
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Trump during a White House lunch on Thursday. The gesture marks a hopeful turn in US-Venezuela relations as the country releases political prisoners and opens dialogue with Washington.
💛 Acts of KindnessDC Churches Heal 95-Year Wound With $165K Reparations Gift
Two Episcopal churches in Washington, DC are rewriting history with love. After 95 years of silence about a seized Black church property, one congregation is making financial amends.
🦸 Community HeroesSeahawks and Volunteers Rebuild Flooded Washington Farm
Seattle Seahawks legend Norm Johnson joined volunteers to help a Snohomish County nonprofit farm recover from December's historic flooding. Four weeks later, the community effort shows how neighbors show up when disaster strikes.
🚀 InnovationUnderwater Cameras Show Tidal Turbines Are Safe for Seals
After watching 1,044 interactions between marine life and underwater turbines in Washington state, researchers found zero collisions with seals or seabirds. This breakthrough data could finally unlock America's stalled tidal energy industry, which has the potential to power 21 million homes with predictable, carbon-free electricity.
💡 SolutionsAI Tool Slashes Cyberattack Response from Weeks to Minutes
Scientists at a Washington state lab built an AI system that helps defenders simulate and stop cyberattacks in minutes instead of weeks. The breakthrough could level the playing field for smaller organizations fighting back against hackers.
🚀 InnovationUnderwater Cameras Prove Tidal Energy Safe for Marine Life
A groundbreaking study in Washington state watched sea creatures interact with an underwater turbine for 109 days and found almost zero collisions. The findings could finally unlock America's stalled tidal energy industry, which has enough potential to power 21 million homes.
🏆 SportsInjured Cricketer Runs India to Victory Despite Side Strain
Washington Sundar batted through pain with a side strain to help India chase down 301 runs against New Zealand, surprising his partner KL Rahul who didn't know he couldn't run. The 26-year-old's grit and smart batting sealed a thrilling win in Vadodara.
🚀 InnovationEdmonds College Adds Free Robotics and AI Training Programs
Washington students and workers can now access cutting-edge robotics and AI training at no cost, thanks to new programs at Edmonds College that are already showing impressive placement results. The initiative comes as local high schoolers prove their tech prowess by winning a world robotics championship.
🦸 Community HeroesIranians Rally Worldwide as Nation's Historic Change Builds
Protesters in London scaled Iran's embassy and replaced the regime's flag with a historic symbol of freedom, joining a wave of demonstrations spanning Paris, Berlin, and Washington. Inside Iran, citizens are taking back their streets in what many see as the nation's most significant pro-democracy movement in decades.
🚀 InnovationWashington Monument Lights Up With Moon Rocket as NASA Counts Down to Historic Launch
The iconic Washington Monument transformed into a stunning canvas for America's space dreams as NASA projected images of rockets onto all four sides to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday and countdown to the Artemis 2 mission. With just one month until four astronauts embark on humanity's first return to lunar orbit in over 50 years, the spectacular light show captured the excitement building across the nation.
🏆 SportsOvechkin Scores in Washington's 5-1 Win as Bedard Returns to Chicago Ice
Alex Ovechkin continued his hot scoring streak while Connor Bedard made his triumphant return to the ice after a 12-game absence, creating an exciting night of hockey at Chicago's United Center. Despite the final score, both teams showed resilience and determination in a competitive matchup that highlighted the sport's brightest talents.
🏆 SportsTrae Young Embraces Fresh Start to Revitalize Washington Basketball
Four-time NBA All-Star Trae Young is bringing his elite playmaking talents and infectious enthusiasm to the Washington Wizards, marking an exciting new chapter for the nation's capital. The 27-year-old guard is already making plans to mentor young teammates and become a pillar of the D.C. community.
🦸 Community HeroesHeartwarming Rescue: Injured Bald Eagle Saved from Tree in Bow, Washington
A collaborative rescue effort brought hope to Skagit County when wildlife police and firefighters worked together to save an injured bald eagle hanging upside down from a tree. The majestic bird is now receiving expert care and authorities are optimistic about its full recovery and return to the wild.
💛 Acts of KindnessSteelers & Ravens Fans Unite, Raise $42K for Kicker's Hunger Relief Charity
In a heartwarming display of sportsmanship, rival NFL fans have donated over $42,000 in just three days to Ravens kicker Tyler Loop's favorite charity after he faced online criticism. What started as Steelers fans supporting Loop has blossomed into a joint effort with Ravens fans to fight food insecurity in Washington, D.C.
🧘 Health & WellnessWashU Scientists Supercharge Antibiotics to Defeat Superbugs with Tiny Nanoparticles
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have discovered a groundbreaking way to restore the power of failing antibiotics by pairing them with innovative two-faced nanoparticles. This exciting breakthrough offers fresh hope in the fight against drug-resistant bacteria that threaten human health worldwide.
🧘 Health & WellnessSt. Louis Scientists Map 1.4M Cells to Revolutionize Cancer Survival Hope
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have created a groundbreaking immune cell atlas from 1.4 million cells that promises to transform how doctors predict outcomes and personalize treatments for multiple myeloma patients. This collaborative scientific breakthrough opens exciting new pathways for immune-based therapies that could help the 60% of patients surviving five years beat even longer odds.
🧘 Health & WellnessSt. Louis Scientists Create Breakthrough Atlas to Help Beat Blood Cancer
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have created a groundbreaking immune cell atlas that could dramatically improve survival rates for multiple myeloma patients. This comprehensive roadmap, analyzing 1.4 million cells from 337 patients, is opening doors to powerful new treatments and better predictions for patient outcomes.