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Arts & Life

The history of the iconic Grand Canyon Lodge, lost to North Rim fires

The Grand Canyon Lodge welcomed generations of travelers and staff before it burned down over the weekend.

Arts & Life

Exploring the Potomac River's World War I ship graveyard

Sometimes history lies hidden just around the corner. Just south of Washington, D.C., is a graveyard with more than 100 wooden ships that date to World War I — the Ghost Fleet of Mallows Bay.

Arts & Life

1960s pop star Connie Francis has died. The singer's life was touched by tragedies

1960s pop star Connie Francis has died. The first female singer to chart a number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100, she sold over 40 million records before the age of 25.

Is your beach safe? County water testers are checking

Nothing like a splash in the water to help beat the unbearable temperatures this week. But before you dive in, check your beach it could be closed. King County water field testers are out all summer checking the water for bacteria and toxic algae that could make you and your pet sick.  We'll tag along for a test at Lake Sammamish.

Politics

StoryCorps' David Isay reacts to the Senate's vote to cut funding for public media

NPR's Steve Inskeep and Michel Martin speak with David Isay, founder and president of StoryCorps, about the Senate vote to cut funding for public broadcasting.

Economy

Former Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland president on importance of Fed independence

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Loretta Mester, former president of the Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank, on President Trump's pressure on Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

World

Israel launches airstrikes on the Syrian capital of Damascus

Israel launched airstrikes Wednesday on Syria's capital of Damascus, saying it targeted the Syrian military headquarters and near the presidential palace in response to attacks on the Druze minority.This segment originally aired Aug. 16, 2025.