Sourdough Fire consumes another 1,000 acres, cuts dam power to Seattle The rapidly growing fire forced Seattle City Light to disconnect two dams from the power grid that serves customers in the Seattle area. John Ryan
Need to cool off? Here are some heat wave-friendly snacks Staying cool is more than turning on the AC and drinking lots of water. What you eat can also make a difference. Ruby de Luna Play AudioListen 1 min
A heat wave is on its way to Western Washington Western Washington could see high temperatures near 90 by Sunday. Katie Campbell
She is trying to get the U.S. to take extreme heat more seriously. Here's how Extreme heat killed more people in the U.S. last year than hurricanes, floods, lightning or tornadoes. One expert says it doesn't have to be this way. Jonaki Mehta Play AudioListen 7 mins
Phoenix melts in a record streak of days over 110 degrees. And it's not over yet Tuesday marks 26 consecutive days in Phoenix, Az. with a temperature over 110 degrees, and it doesn't look like it will let up any time soon. Alejandra Marquez Janse
Washington state enacts new rules to protect outdoor workers from extreme heat A set of new and permanent rules aimed at protecting outdoor workers from the scorching heat took effect Monday. Natalie Akane Newcomb Play AudioListen 1 min
Las Vegas could break heat record as millions across the U.S. endure scorching temps Nearly a third of Americans were under extreme heat advisories, watches and warnings. In Nevada, Arizona and California, desert temperatures could soar, in parts, past 120 F. The Associated Press
Should we invest more in weather forecasting? It may save your life Over the last century, we've seen a huge improvement in the accuracy of weather forecasts. A new study suggests these better forecasts have tremendous value for our lives and our economy. Greg Rosalsky
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
