Environment Washington wildfires already draining resources. 'We can't afford to have any spark out there' Washington firefighters have already responded to more than 900 fires this year. That's according to the state's Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz who says this is just the beginning of what is already proving to be an especially devastating wildfire season. Angela King Katie Campbell
Environment A heat wave hits the west, COVID restrictions are lifting, and revitalization efforts begin in Seattle, this week Bill Radke reviews the week's news with Q13 reporter Jennifer Lee, Seattle Channel host and producer Brian Callanan, and Kitsap Sun reporter Joshua Farley. Bill Radke Sarah Leibovitz Alec Cowan Alec Cowan
Science This heat wave will be 'historic,' Washington climatologist says Most of the western U.S. is experiencing an intense heat wave. And that can have serious environmental and agricultural consequences. Angela King Katie Campbell
Environment This new five-day smoke forecast could help protect Washingtonians' health How accurate is a smoke forecast five days out? 'I was afraid you would ask.' Kim Malcolm Andy Hurst
Environment Another smoky summer could be on Washington's horizon Western Washington may not be in a drought, but much of the state and the West Coast is. That means Seattle could be in for another smoky summer. John Ryan
Politics The problems with Washington's prison healthcare system, ferry service, and vaccine lottery, this week Bill Radke reviews the week's news with Seattle Met deputy editor Allison Williams, Publicola police reporter Paul Kiefer and Kitsap Sun military reporter Josh Farley. Bill Radke Sarah Leibovitz
Science Here comes wildfire season in the Northwest. What to know looking ahead Wildfire season is off to an early start. And while the last week of warm weather has been welcome, it's adding to dry spells across the west - and it's not likely to stay so clear for long. Angela King Katie Campbell
Environment 'Spring is here' — but don't swap your raincoat for your shades just yet Have you been enjoying the afternoon sunshine lately? Maybe you've been shedding an extra layer here and there. Are your allergies acting up? Well, that just might be because spring is in the air. March 20 is the first official day of spring. Angela King Katie Campbell
March 8th | Making it through the disillusionment phase Mental health during the pandemic, rebuilding Malden, and spring gardening advice. Bill Radke
Health We All Know Smoke Is Bad For Your Health. It Could Be Worse Than You Think Could smoke carry disease-causing microorganisms? "It's a very new idea to think of smoke as having a living component," says Leda Kobziar, co-author of an article that explores this theory. Joanne Lu
