Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan responds to police pushback over vaccine mandate and more Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced this week the city workers will be required to get vaccinated against Covid-19. The Seattle Police Officers Guild wasn't pleased, claiming the city did not consult members as required under the guild's bargaining agreement. Katie Campbell Play AudioListen 8 mins
Another heat wave is on the way, what’s your action plan? ‘This is reaching out to people who are more vulnerable, making sure that they are taking care of themselves, staying hydrated, wearing lighter clothing, finding cooler places. It's reaching out within your communities.’ Paige Browning Play AudioListen 5 mins
Some Republicans Blame Migrants For COVID-19 Surges. Doctors Say They're Scapegoating Some Republicans are blaming the latest surge in COVID-19 cases on migrants crossing the southern border. But many doctors disagree, saying the politicians are just looking to divert attention. Joel Rose Play AudioListen 4 mins
Was It 'Reasonable' To Ship 81 Million Opioid Pills To This Small West Virginia City? As a landmark federal opioid trial nears completion, West Virginia communities are demanding $2.5 billion in compensation. Drug firms say they acted responsibly in shipping millions of pills. Brian Mann Play AudioListen 6 mins
King County health official recommends going back to masking up indoors Even if you're fully vaccinated, King County's health officer recommends wearing a mask in indoor public places. Eilís O'Neill
To prevent deaths during Washington's next heat wave, we need a heat action plan "You have to coordinate a really wide range of services, everything from public health to ambulance services, the fire department, people who reach out to elderly care facilities, people who reach out and take care of the homeless. I could go on." Kim Malcolm Play AudioListen 9 mins
KUOW asks: How would you address violent crime in Seattle? KUOW is asking Seattle voters the same questions it is asking candidates for mayor in the 2021 primary election. This week, we asked about violent crime. Dyer Oxley
What Washington's reopening means for you Today’s the day. After more than a year, Washington state is officially open again. Angela King Play AudioListen 4 mins
Overdose Deaths Rose During The War On Drugs, But Efforts To Reduce Them Face Backlash Researchers know how to curb the risks of overdose and disease among drug users, but policymakers are reluctant to allow public health measures that include needle exchanges and access to safer drugs. Brian Mann
Ready, Set ... Think! Hackathon Aims To Kill Off Fake Health Rumors How do you fight misinformation around neglected tropical diseases? In this competition, teams of college students across the globe had 24 hours to cook up a cool plan. Nadia Whitehead
