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Oregon Road Fire survivor recounts harrowing escape

Justin Knutsen his wife and children had mere minutes to escape their home in Elk, Wash., as the Oregon Road Fire bore down on them.

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Rocketing boulders, dwindling streams: signs of WA's shriveling glaciers

Zack McGill was guiding a group of climbers down from the icy summit of Washington’s Mount Baker when he saw something few have seen: torso-sized boulders rocketing down the mountain at about 40 miles an hour.

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Saying goodbye to Tokitae

The world lost Tokitae on Friday. She was the last living Southern Resident Orca in captivity. Organizers were trying to return her to the Salish Sea from Florida where she spent more than 50 years in the Miami seaquarium. Lummi Nation member Jay Julius is here along with Seattle Times reporter Lynda Mapes to talk about her life as part of the story of endangered Orcas.

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Wildfire season in Washington state: How prescribed burns could reduce danger

With wildfire smoke blanketing the entire state, Soundside host Libby Denkmann looks at the state of fires burning near Spokane, and how prescribed burns could help mitigate the issues we face every year.

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Emergency declaration as Spokane battles deadly wildfires

Week in Review: fire, heat, and high-speed trains

Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Seattle Times Patrick Malone, Wild West newsletter author Eli Sanders, and KUOW’s Mike Davis.

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As Seattle area heat wave continues, outdoor workers feel the burn

The Seattle area is under an excessive heat warning through Wednesday. We asked outdoor workers how they’re handling the heat.