KING 5's Jake Whittenberg and Chris Egan show what it’s like to cover the Olympic Games on the ground.
MILAN, Italy — KING 5’s Olympic coverage isn’t just happening on TV. From Milan and beyond, Jake Whittenberg and Chris Egan are in Italy showing you what it’s like to cover the Olympic Games on the ground: from historic neighborhoods to athlete interviews and everything in between.
Here’s a look at what they’ve seen so far:
'Bring back the Sonics!'
The owner of an Italian meatball restaurant owner in Milan has a message for the NBA: "Bring back our Sonics!"
Finnish hockey fans love the Kraken
Chris Egan ran into some Finnish hockey fans in Milan who love the Seattle Kraken. Right wings Eeli Tolvanen and Kaapo Kakko play for Team Finland.
Jake Whittenberg continues his coffee tour
Jake Whittenberg takes a Lime scooter through Milan to find one of the city’s most talked-about neighborhood coffee spots. From cappuccinos to a bold Brazilian roast with chocolatey, hazelnut notes… this café in Milan’s Buenos Aires district is serving serious flavor. And yes — the croissants are impossible to resist. Follow him for more coffee tastings here.
What curlers and engineers have in common
Do you have to be an engineer to be an Olympic curler? No… but it definitely helps. Team USA curler Luc Violette, a University of Washington engineering major from the Lake Stevens/Granite Falls area, explains why his sport attracts so many analytical minds.
Inside the USA-Canada rivalry
It’s one of the fiercest rivalries in sports and it’s playing out at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Jake Whittenberg talked to fans about the U.S. - Canada feud.
Kirkland native talks Olympic debut
Kirkland native and Juanita High alum Cooper McLeod talks about making his Olympic debut for Team USA. He will race again on Saturday.
Is Chris Egan eating too much pasta?
Is Chris Egan eating too much pasta and did his wife really send this to Milan?
Snoop Dog Super Bowl prediction
Snoop Dog Super Bowl prediction and Seahawks fans in Milan, Italy? Chris Egan has more from the Milan Cathedral.
Fashion row in Milan
KING 5s Jake Whittenberg take us to the home of some of the world’s most luxury brands in Milan. Welcome to the Quadrilatero della Moda.
Seahawks fans in Milan
KING 5's Chris Egan found some 12s all the way in Milan at the Winter Olympics.
USA women's hockey team gets ready for first game
USA women's hockey team includes four Seattle Torrent players on the roster.
Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper'
Jake Whittenberg just witnessed one of the most famous pieces of art in human history. Here is his experience in Milan.
A walk through Milan’s history
Jake Whittenberg checks out a medieval castle in plain site while covering the Olympic Games in Milan, Italy.
Why these Olympics are spread all over Italy
Jake Whittenberg explores how geographically spread out the 2026 Winter Olympic games are.
Life between assignments: desserts in Milan
Italian Cannoli or Bomboloni Alla Nutella, which one you going with?
Talking with athletes on the Olympic stage
KING 5's Chris Egan spoke one-on-one with USA flag bearer Erin Jackson in Milan.
How to watch KING 5's Winter Olympics coverage:
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