Wine lovers, prepare to be crushed Wildfire smoke is choking vineyards, ruining Pacific Northwest wines and threatening the family dreams of local winemakers. Sarah Leibovitz
Heat, smoke, and a Washington Supreme Court decision, this week Bill Radke reviews the week's news with Q13 correspondent Brandi Kruse, KIRO 7 reporter Essex Porter, and Unite Magazine publisher and editor in chief, MK Scott. Sarah Leibovitz
How the view from space is helping fight wildfires on the ground Scientists have discovered they can track fire lines and can quickly draw attention to spot fires using satellites. Courtney Flatt
How hot is too hot, Seattle? Is there a scientific definition of a "heat wave" that applies all over the world? And how might our changing climate affect that? Katie Campbell
Seattle opens dozens of cooling centers ahead of another heat wave The heat this week won’t be anywhere near what the Pacific Northwest saw in June. Still, with temperatures forecasted to be in the mid-90s, cooling centers have reopened all over town for people to get out of the heat. Casey Martin
Hopping into the wild: endangered frog release could help boost only known population in Washington Northern leopard frogs are rapidly disappearing in the Northwest. Biologists hope this effort will help the population in Washington. Courtney Flatt
Shellfish farmers line up for disaster aid after heat wave decimates oysters and clams After a double whammy of extreme heat and afternoon low tides killed oysters and clams back in June, farmers are bracing for a second heat wave this week. John Ryan
Climate change is changing Seattle summers We're heading towards the second heat wave of the summer, and smoke from West Coast wildfires is finally arriving. Today, we revisit a conversation about how wildfires and climate change are impacting summer, and our relationship with this place. Clare McGrane
3 Things To Know About What Scientists Say About Our Future Climate The latest report from climate scientists provides a stark warning about how fast the planet is changing. Here are the top takeaways. Ruth Talbot
With Extreme Fires Burning, Forest Service Stops 'Good Fires' Too Controlled burns help reduce wildfire risk by clearing out overgrown vegetation. The U.S. Forest Service is suspending them, concerning fire scientists. Lauren Sommer
