Monkeypox vaccines in short supply and high demand Monkeypox is testing our already strained medical care system. Cases are doubling nearly every week and vaccines are still in short supply. But King County UW Medicine’s Dr. Shireesha Dhanireddy is here to fill us in Patricia Murphy Play AudioListen 14 mins
Critics say 'monkeypox' is a racist name. But it's not going away anytime soon Scientists call the name "discriminatory and stigmatizing." The World Health Organization agrees. But no progress has been made on finding a new name. And some say the name doesn't need changing. Bill Chappell
As monkeypox cases grow, King County scrambles to distribute limited vaccine doses The number of confirmed monkeypox cases in King County is doubling every week — in part because of increased spread of the virus, and in part because of increased testing and detection of cases. To date, there have been 91 monkeypox cases in King County, and 103 statewide. Eilís O'Neill
Is that toxic algae? Washington officials warn: 'when in doubt, stay out.' It's hot and you want to cool off. It's time to go to the lake. Before you jump in, officials are asking you to be aware of toxic algae blooming throughout the Northwest. Natalie Akane Newcomb
Covid-19 testing company hampers public health response and frustrates consumers for more than a year Omaha-based GS Labs, which operates five sites in Washington, is under investigation by state and federal authorities. Will Callan Play AudioListen 7 mins
As monkeypox spreads, know the difference between warning and stigmatizing people While the current monkeypox outbreak appears to mostly affect men who have sex with other men, others are still at risk. History and public health experts say it's dangerous to suggest otherwise. Rachel Treisman
For the Methow Valley, wildfire smoke has created a 'fifth' season The Methow Valley starts at the east end of the Cascades, at the headwaters of the Methow River. It includes the towns of Twisp and Winthrop, as well as the unincorporated community of Mazama. Residents of the valley experience the same four seasons most of us do — spring, summer, fall, and winter. But in the last ten years, a fifth season has crept into Methow Valley life: smoke season. Libby Denkmann Play AudioListen 51 mins
'We've got to do it together.' Skyway residents unite against gun violence In a grocery store parking lot in Skyway today, dozens linked arms to show unity and in one voice chanted, “I am my brother’s keeper, I am my sister’s keeper.” Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
5 big ideas for the White House's Global COVID Summit We asked experts from around the world: What would they like to see on the agenda for this virtual event. Their ideas include fair pay for all health workers — and a makeover for foreign aid. Kamala Thiagarajan
How public health officials are navigating the current pandemic moment The United States is approaching one million deaths from the COVID-19 virus, a figure far and above the rest of the world. As pandemic restrictions are lifting, both at the state level and federally, how are public health officials navigating tracking and guidance? Alec Cowan Play AudioListen 20 mins
