Environment Washington state aims to connect with other markets to help reduce carbon costs Washington officials aim to link the state’s fight against climate change to similar efforts elsewhere in North America. John Ryan
Environment Sewer water will soon heat buildings in South Lake Union. It (allegedly) won’t smell Wastewater will be heating five large buildings along South Lake Union’s Dexter street and Mercer street, as part of a new pilot program in King County. Natalie Akane Newcomb
Environment Seattle sweater weather is back — but will we need rain gear? Fall is here, and summer already feels like it was so far in the past, especially thanks to this wet, chilly start to the season. Katie Campbell Angela King
Environment First significant rainfall since April arrives in Western Washington Some areas could get up to an inch of rain when it's all said and done today. Katie Campbell Angela King
Environment NAACP signs agreement with FEMA to advance equity in disaster resilience As part of the collaborative effort, the NAACP's Emergency Management Task Force will regularly meet with FEMA to advance its progress on equity within disaster preparedness. Jonathan Franklin
Environment What's the connection between climate change and hurricanes? Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida. Here are some ways climate change is reshaping tropical cyclones like it Alejandra Borunda
Politics This summer has been a scorcher. DHS wants communities to plan for more of them The administration is releasing new suggested guidelines for states and local communities on how to protect against extreme temperatures. Barbara Sprunt
Environment Fuel, heat, drought, wind: Recipe for big Spokane wildfires "The hotter and drier it is, the more intense the wildfire.” John Ryan
