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 Casey Martin
Coronavirus FAQ: 'Emergency' over! Do we unmask and grin? Or adjust our worries? Now that official COVID emergency declarations have ended, how should people evaluate their risk of SARS-CoV-2? That's the subject of our frequently asked questions offering. Fran Kritz
How businesses are using designated areas to help lactating mothers The recently enacted PUMP Act requires most employers to provide private lactation spaces, but does not provide monetary support to do so. Mansee Khurana
More gay and bisexual men will now be able to donate blood under finalized FDA rules While the number of people eligible to donate blood has expanded, the agency says it will continue to monitor the safety of the blood supply. Jonathan Franklin
The COVID public health emergency is ending — but long COVID persists for some Despite the end of the public health emergency, long COVID persists for some patients. Kai McNamee
Peloton is recalling nearly 2.2 million bikes due to a seat hazard There have been reports of the seat detaching during use, causing injuries. This is Peloton's second recall for its machines. Two years ago, the company recalled its Tread+ exercise machines. Jaclyn Diaz
Pandemic hits 'stop button,' but for some life is forever changed NPR talked to hundreds of people over the course of the pandemic. As the emergency declaration ends on May 11, we asked some of them for their reflections on the past three tumultuous years. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Trump wants the death penalty for drug dealers. Here's why that probably won't happen The former president is pledging to wage war against Mexico's drug cartels if reelected in 2024. His plan includes pushing Congress to institute the death penalty for drug dealers and smugglers. Devin Speak
Washington ends Covid-19 vaccine requirements for state employees Washington's Covid-19 emergency declaration ended months ago, but Gov. Jay Inslee announced Wednesday that he is rescinding the requirement for state employees to get their Covid-19 shot, effective May 11. Jeanie Lindsay
A plastic sheet with a pouch could be a 'game changer' for maternal mortality A new study assesses a low-cost intervention aimed at reducing deaths from bleeding during childbirth. It's remarkably simple — and, according to a new study, quite effective. Rhitu Chatterjee
