Resources for staying cool during this weekend s heat wave KOMO News Staff
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The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for Friday afternoon through Monday afternoon, warning of dangerously hot conditions possibly nearing 100 degrees on Saturday and Sunday in most of Western Washington away from the coast and Olympic Mountains.
Experts said this kind of heat can be deadly to vulnerable populations. Statistics show that heat kills more people, on average, than any other weather-related hazard. Heat waves are especially more fatal when they last more than two consecutive days.
Indoor places are still operating at limited capacity because of coronavirus restrictions, which makes it more difficult to find places to stay cool during the heatwave.
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The 11 best beaches in Seattle
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Seattle s best beaches offer something for everyone © SEASTOCK / Getty Images
Seattle might not have the palm trees and year-round sunshine of beach towns in SoCal or Florida, but with 200 miles of shoreline, you better believe the Emerald City has more than a few beaches. Whether you re looking for a sandy spot for your beach towel, a waterfront park where you can enjoy a cup of Seattle s famous coffee, fresh water, salt water, or even a clothing-optional corner of the city, Seattle s got it somewhere.Â
From Puget Sound to Lake Washington to Elliot Bay, these are our 11 favorite Seattle beaches.
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Suquamish tribal members harvest clams in Liberty Bay on the Kitsap Peninsula in 2018. Credit: Tiffany Royal/Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission
King County blames power outages for big sewage spills. Tribe blames the county. Jan 15, 2021
While King County officials blame power outages from a wind storm for millions of gallons of sewage entering Lake Washington and Puget Sound early Wednesday morning, critics say the county needs to be held accountable for the pollution.
In the wee hours of Wednesday morning, power outages and intense rainfall combined to knock out the West Point sewage treatment plant â King Countyâs largest â in Seattleâs Discovery Park. The weather also knocked out pumping stations in Medina, Seattle, and Shoreline.
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