Politics 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
Climate 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. Megan Lim Alejandra Marquez Janse
Government 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
Climate 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
Environment 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
Environment 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
Environment 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
Environment Seattle sees 4 days in a row of record springtime heat Seattle, Bellingham, and Olympia all broke temperature records on Monday. For Seattle and Olympia, it was the fourth record-breaking day in a row. John Ryan
Education Do WA schools need air conditioning? Some teachers think so amid the heatwave The unusually early heat wave is causing stifling temperatures in some western Washington classrooms without air conditioning. Sami West
