Cougar football great and Gonzaga Prep grad Steve Gleason is battling ALS - Lou Gehrig's Disease - which has no known cure. But, he's not waiting around for the disease to kill him. He's living life and helping others diagnosed with the same disease.

Alexander Bennett was part of the crew who had rushed to help Army Rangers who had come under fire, the Kansas City Star reported.

Bethany Davies has been living her dream in a place far from home. But she has not been heard from since Friday. "Scares me to death to think of her being stuck someplace there and having to wait for help," said her father.

The KOMO News Problem Solvers want to make sure every student is ready for the school year. So we're teaming up with Bartell Drugs, World Vision and STAR 101.5 to provide "school tools" for kids in need.

First Lt. Robert Bennedsen of Vashon Island was remembered Sunday for the sacrifice he made in Afghanistan as hundreds turned out to honor the star athlete and scholar who died trying to help others.