Environment Heat wave could hit Seattle area neighborhoods differently – possible 20 degrees difference The heat wave expected this weekend in western Washington won’t hit everyone the same. John Ryan
Science This heat wave will be 'historic,' Washington climatologist says Most of the western U.S. is experiencing an intense heat wave. And that can have serious environmental and agricultural consequences. Angela King Katie Campbell
Science Here comes wildfire season in the Northwest. What to know looking ahead Wildfire season is off to an early start. And while the last week of warm weather has been welcome, it's adding to dry spells across the west - and it's not likely to stay so clear for long. Angela King Katie Campbell
Health Washington park officials are watching carefully as warm weather arrives in the NW People flocked to parks and water around Washington in 2020. That came with some danger. Now park officials are watching carefully in 2021. Katie Campbell Angela King David Hyde
Science Expect More Tropical Storms, NOAA Warns NOAA is updating its definition of what a "normal" Atlantic hurricane season looks like, based on the last 30 years. The average number of hurricanes in the new normal has risen from 6 to 7. Rebecca Hersher
Science NOAA Upgrades Forecasts As Climate Change Drives More Severe Storms The computer model that predicts the weather is getting more power. Climate change is upping the stakes for forecasters as extreme weather gets more common and residents demand earlier warnings. Rebecca Hersher
Environment 'Spring is here' — but don't swap your raincoat for your shades just yet Have you been enjoying the afternoon sunshine lately? Maybe you've been shedding an extra layer here and there. Are your allergies acting up? Well, that just might be because spring is in the air. March 20 is the first official day of spring. Angela King Katie Campbell
Science Why this NW weekend is perfect for rainbows Keep your eyes on the skies today and over the weekend - you might just catch something magical. The region gets more rainbows in the spring than in any other season. Katie Campbell Angela King
Environment It's Not Just Texas. The Entire Energy Grid Needs An Upgrade For Extreme Weather The Texas blackout is a reminder that climate-driven extreme weather stresses the U.S.'s power system in many ways. Much is needed to harden the grid for the future as the number of outages increase. Jeff Brady
Health This 90-year-old Seattle woman hiked several snowy miles to get vaccinated against Covid Fran Goldman, the 90-year-old great-grandmother who walked through nearly a foot of snow on February 14 to get a Covid-19 vaccination, has captured global attention and inspired awe. Angela King Katie Campbell
