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  South Park gets ready for the next flood

  It’s been six months since parts of South Park were flooded and some people are still waiting to go home. Washington Senator Patty Murray is working to secure three million federal dollars for wastewater and drainage improvements in the neighborhood. We’ll hear how the recovery is going for South Park community members.
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  Seattle-area weather is hot, but the water is still dangerously cold

  Extreme heat is in the forecast for the Seattle-area this weekend and early next week. Tempting as it might be to go jump in the lake, local health officials warn that the water isn’t safe yet for swimming
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  This depressed voice actor turned to the sound of water for solace. It worked

  It’s been nine years since Merk Nguyen shared her father’s journey with KUOW listeners. And since then, water has taken on a whole new meaning for Merk as she’s continued to grow as a daughter, friend, and creative.
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  Hydropower in western U.S. resurges after hitting 20-year low

  With 145 large federal dams, Washington state is the nation’s leading producer of hydropower.
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  'Thousands of stiches, all by hand': a look at Puget Sound's artisan sailmakers

  Old-style ships are still around, and they need regular maintenance on their large, billowing sails. But there aren’t many businesses that make these kinds of sails anymore. One of the last places in the world that does is right here in the Puget Sound region.
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  A deep freeze is breaking pipes and creating a water crisis across the South

  The problems stemming from burst water pipes were happening in large, troubled water systems such as Jackson, Miss., where residents were required over Christmas to boil water.

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  The crisis in Jackson shows how climate change is threatening water supplies

  Historic flooding and record droughts are stressing water systems across the country, and experts warn that with climate change intensifying the crisis in Jackson, Miss., may be just the beginning.

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  The drought across Europe is drying up rivers, killing fish and shriveling crops

  An unprecedented drought is afflicting nearly half of the European continent, damaging farm economies, forcing water restrictions and causing wildfires and threatening aquatic species.

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  11 more tips on how to stay cool without an A/C, recommended by NPR's readers

  NPR readers share their favorite tips on how to cope with heat without an air conditioner. Among the tips: take a shower with a sheet on, then wear it to bed.

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  Why is there a reservoir in Volunteer Park?

  If you've ever taken a walk around Volunteer Park, in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle -- you know that smack dab in the middle of this bustling public space is a pool of water. It's surrounded by a chain-link fence, with a walking path looping around the perimeter, and signs saying 'do not feed the birds'. It's not just a reflecting pool or a lake. It’s a reservoir.

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