Disclaimer: KING 5 Evening's "Welcome to My Neighborhood” special episode originally aired in July 2019. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the Governor’s Stay-at-Home order, we do not recommend visiting these locations until it is safe to do so.
It's our round-up of 7 local luminaries as they show us around their neck of the woods and say "Welcome To My Neighborhood!"
We went on tours with the Washington Governor, a famous rapper, an exquisite wedding dress designer, an ex-Seahawk, and many more. Keep reading to see their favorite spots near you!
Capitol Hill with Sir Mix-A-Lot
The rapper, whose real name is Anthony Ray, got his fame with a rear-end rap called Baby Got Back. Now, Sir Mix-A-Lot is a Seattle icon and recently left Hot 103.7 as the morning man after 2 years on the air.
Olympia with Governor Inslee
Jay Inslee shows us around his workplace -- the Washington State Capitol Campus. From 42-star flag hanging on his office wall to the moon tree (which may or may not have traveled to space) we're seeing Olympia from the governor's point of view!
Downtown Seattle with Luly Yang
Luly Yang inhabits a wide-ranging world of couture and ready-to-wear fashion. But she rarely needs to leave the Pike Place neighborhood where she lives, works and plays. All she needs exists in her neighborhood: salon and spa, spiced tea, crumpet, and sushi in her neighborhood.
Edmonds with Rick Steves
The bestselling travel expert, Rick Steves, almost never stops moving. When he's not on the road, he's in Edmonds. He always returns to the place where he grew up.
READ MORE: Travel guru Rick Steves takes us on a personal tour of the Pacific Northwest city he calls home
Tacoma with Marcus Trufant
This 10-year Seahawks cornerback gives us a tour of his hometown in Tacoma. First up, Wilson High School where Marcus was a solid student and three-sport varsity athlete.
Ravenna with Nancy Pearl
A successful novelist, Nancy Pearl, who is now a book reviewer takes King 5 Evening team to her neighborhood in Ravenna. We visit one of her favorite hangouts: the Seattle Public Library's Northeast branch, her favorite coffee shop and she show us her teapot donation!
West Seattle with Chris Ballew and Kate Endle
Chris Ballew shot to fame in the 1990s as the lead singer of The Presidents of the United States of America. He reinvented himself as kindie rock superstar Caspar Babypants. Now, Chris Ballew and his artist wife, Kate Endle show us their favorite places.
Disclaimer: KING 5 Evening's "Welcome to My Neighborhood” special episode originally aired in July 2019.
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