The northern border remains closed (for some), Bezos goes to space, and wildfire season is officially here. All that, this week. Bill Radke reviews the week’s news with Seattle Times investigative editor Jonathan Martin, political analyst and contributing columnist Joni Balter, and Seattle Met deputy editor Allison Williams. Alec Cowan
'The resilience of native women': These Navajo matriarchs heal and educate through dance Thousands of American Indian and Alaska Native women and girls are missing - many presumed murdered, their families denied the dignity of laying their bodies to rest. "Art Heals: The Jingle Dress Project" honors these women and their land, and educating non-native people along the way. Katie Campbell
Tacoma detention center gets federal warning after chemicals impact detainee health Since the start of the pandemic, immigrants and staff at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma have been trying to limit the spread of Covid-19 with meticulous cleaning. But those industrial cleaning products have led to complaints of headaches and sore throats among detainees. Now the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has stepped in. Esmy Jimenez
Nearly 800 people believed to have died in Northwest heat wave The heat wave from two weeks ago is now one of the deadliest weather-related events in Washington state history. Paige Browning
WA issues new protections for outdoor workers following extreme heat wave New emergency rules from the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries will soon require employers to provide shade from the sun and breaks for outdoor workers to cool down. Esmy Jimenez
How well do you know Washington’s mask rules? KUOW's Kate Walters flips the script on local Morning Edition host Angela King and quizzes her about what the state's rules are - at least for now. Katie Campbell
King County reports 11 heat-related deaths The King County Medical Examiner's Office reports that as of Wednesday, June 30, there have been at least 11 heat-related deaths, and one drowning. Noel Gasca
What Washington's reopening means for you Today’s the day. After more than a year, Washington state is officially open again. Angela King
Helping your pet beat the Seattle heat wave As the Pacific Northwest experiences record high temperatures, our pets are particularly vulnerable to the heat. Here are some tips for keeping your furry friends safe in a region where air conditioning is a rare commodity. Liz Brazile
Gay And Bisexual Men Are Now Allowed To Donate Blood In England, Scotland And Wales The shift in health policy in most of the U.K. reverses a decades-old rule that limited donor eligibility on perceived risks of contracting HIV/AIDs and other sexually transmitted infections. Jaclyn Diaz
