Biden is rolling out some new actions aimed at protecting people from extreme heat On a very hot day in Washington, President Biden is meeting with mayors from cities grappling with the impacts of extreme heat, and announcing some new measures to try to help. Barbara Sprunt
How Luma, an ancient cedar, has transfixed Seattle Seattle is a young racehorse of a city, a mere babe at 172 years old, who propelled herself through the jet age and now a tech boom, amassing wealth and dreamers and high rises and artisanal bakeries that sell $11 loaves and no one bats an eye. Isolde Raftery
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
Rare and resilient: Sunflower sea stars found on Oregon Coast Staff at the Oregon Coast Aquarium regularly search nearby Yaquina Bay for ocean life. On a recent voyage, they came across a big surprise – a group of 25 sunflower sea stars. Libby Denkmann Diana Opong Alec Cowan
Summer is here: What to expect for PNW wildfire season and more It is the first official day of summer. The extended forecast shows the first few days of summer will be sunny and relatively warm. Katie Campbell Angela King
The polar bears of Hudson Bay: cubs, climate, and calories, part 2 We learn about calorie counting for polar bears and what the future could look like for the Hudson Bay polar bear population. Chris Morgan Matt Martin
Friday Headlines Seattle buildings could get greener, Molly Moon's sues Seattle over CHOP, and community court comes to an end. Paige Browning Andy Hurst
The Northwest is approaching 'peak dryness' much sooner than expected this year All the sunny days last month have added up to warmer soils and plants drying out more quickly. The driest part of the year usually hits in mid- or late-summer. Anna King KUOW STAFF
National California wants to store floodwaters underground. It's harder than it sounds Even during epic floods, California is trying to prepare for the next drought by capturing water from this year's epic winter storms. Nathan Rott Claire Harbage
Warm, cold, and warm. The Western Washington weather ahead After an unusually cold spring thus far, Western Washington is expected to see high temperatures in the 70s on Friday and Saturday. Katie Campbell Angela King