As Seattle area heat wave continues, outdoor workers feel the burn The Seattle area is under an excessive heat warning through Wednesday. We asked outdoor workers how they’re handling the heat. Joshua McNichols Play AudioListen 1 min
Seattle woman recounts Hawaii family's escape from wildfire At least 36 have died in the wildfires sweeping across Hawaii's Big Island and Maui. Katie Campbell Play AudioListen 4 mins
A heat wave is on its way to Western Washington Western Washington could see high temperatures near 90 by Sunday. Katie Campbell
Is climate change bringing more disease-carrying bugs to the PNW? We've got about a month and a half of summer left, so still plenty of time to get outdoors and enjoy the warm weather. Pack the bug spray, though. Katie Campbell Play AudioListen 6 mins
Biden is rolling out some new actions aimed at protecting people from extreme heat On a very hot day in Washington, President Biden is meeting with mayors from cities grappling with the impacts of extreme heat, and announcing some new measures to try to help. Barbara Sprunt
How Luma, an ancient cedar, has transfixed Seattle Seattle is a young racehorse of a city, a mere babe at 172 years old, who propelled herself through the jet age and now a tech boom, amassing wealth and dreamers and high rises and artisanal bakeries that sell $11 loaves and no one bats an eye. Isolde Raftery
Can Seattle take the heat? Officials say area is better prepared this summer It takes about 10 days for a person to adjust to heat. It could take years to make the region thoroughly heatproof. John Ryan Play AudioListen 1 min
Rare and resilient: Sunflower sea stars found on Oregon Coast Staff at the Oregon Coast Aquarium regularly search nearby Yaquina Bay for ocean life. On a recent voyage, they came across a big surprise – a group of 25 sunflower sea stars. Libby Denkmann Play AudioListen 13 mins
Summer is here: What to expect for PNW wildfire season and more It is the first official day of summer. The extended forecast shows the first few days of summer will be sunny and relatively warm. Katie Campbell Play AudioListen 5 mins
The polar bears of Hudson Bay: cubs, climate, and calories, part 2 We learn about calorie counting for polar bears and what the future could look like for the Hudson Bay polar bear population. Chris Morgan Play AudioListen 42 mins
