"Joel" shares, "We're staking young apple trees, tying them to support them against the wind, in Parker WA. We're wearing masks as protection from the polluted air but it's still bad. I leave with a headache and very irritated eyes. The AQI is 189. I earn minimum wage." #WeFeedYou

Our latest @BECU Kids Club Reporter is bringing the heat with this week’s guest, Andrés Muñoz 🔥

omg I found the picture ❤️

ECP@ecppdx.bsky.social · 20h ago

Years ago I coined the milleneuve, which is a unit to measure how horrible the sky color is based on Villeneuve films. Blade Runner 2049 is around 900mn. Today is around 250 I'd say. (It's a very scientific scale.)

Severe Covid leads to persistent viral reactivation, with >10 different viruses noted in the first 40 days after hospital admission. Long Covid was specifically associated with reactivation of latent Anelloviridae virus @nature.com www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Virus reactivation in acute and long COVID-19 - Nature

Chronic reactivation of distinct herpesviruses and anelloviruses occur during acute and long COVID-19, and track with disease severity, inflammation and outcomes, revealing immune signatures with prog...

nature.com

"Veeps was founded by Good Charlotte’s Billy and Joel Madden and has operated for many years as a ticketed livestream platform."

Leor Galil@imleor.bsky.social · 8h ago

“Music publications BrooklynVegan, Alternative Press, Revolver, and Goldmine have been gutted by parent company Veeps... Nearly all the staff at each publication appear to have been laid off yesterday. Veeps, which is now owned by Live Nation, acquired the publications in 2024 or 2025”

8 AM Wednesday: Significant surface smoke across Western Washington & Oregon, with widespread air quality levels in the “Unhealthy” category for Seattle and Portland, including most of the I-5 corridor. Most areas near Puget Sound are doing better. Please stay safe! #wawx #orwx

On this day 3 years ago a man sent up a call for aid and his neighbors answered, giving us the greatest video of the decade. Happy Chairteenth to all who celebrate.

AHOY THERE! "Washington breaks ground on first new ferry in 11 years, three hybrid-electric vessels ordered, Governor Bob Ferguson announced; construction is underway and third hybrid-electric vessel has now added." ALREADY A YEAR LATE (FROM THE RFQ REQUEST) LINK: mynorthwest.com/chok...

1/ It looks like one of the largest Cyclospora outbreaks in U.S. history is slowing. The U.S. has now reported over 17,000 cases. And we are largely flying blind, but one of the only data points— percentage of tests that are positive—is declining, which is a cautiously optimistic sign.

Relief in sight! Surface smoke will remain moderate to heavy overnight, with moderate smoke on Wednesday, then less surface smoke on Thursday, as onshore winds push smoke east. Stay tuned for more info! #wawx Loop: HRRR surface smoke via @wxfront.bsky.social

it looks like the Arkansas Travelers (Double-A Mariners) will be staying in North Little Rock — the city and DBH agreed on a 20 year lease www.arkansasonline.com/news/2026/au...

North Little Rock, Diamond Baseball Holdings reach 20-year lease agreement for Travelers | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

A new lease agreement between the city of North Little Rock and Diamond Baseball Holdings would keep the Arkansas Travelers at Dickey-Stephens Park through 2046.

arkansasonline.com

Seattle voted Yes! For Seattle Public Libraries! Thank you for supporting workers Seattle! ♥️ Local 2083

If you're going to T-Mobile Park tomorrow, please strongly consider wearing a mask due to the potentially unhealthy environmental conditions of watching the Seattle Mariners offense.

For the past five months the only refugees the USA has accepted are white South Africans fleeing equality & safety meanwhile they are disappearing or strapping ankle monitors on any Haitian they can get ahold of. It needs to be understood how thoroughly connected these two things are.

We created this guide for anyone who could experience a miscarriage in a state with abortion restrictions. We wrote it in consultation with dozens of doctors, including those who regularly treat patients who are miscarrying 👇

If You’re Pregnant, Here’s What You Should Know About the Medical Procedures That Could Save Your Life

Women experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds themselv...

propublica.org

Mets just called Jefry Yan, who does this strikeout celly, and frankly I can’t wait for him to bust this out for a 100-loss team. This is going to 1000% rock

I'm at the heat advisory, I'm at the air quality advisory, I'm at the combination heat and air quality advisory

WellBefore is having a small sale on masks and other medical supplies through August 13th! This is my referral link (so I’ll get a small discount for my future orders), but you can go directly to their website to get up to 15% off:

WellBefore | N95 Masks, PPE & Medical Supplies

Trusted by 1,000,000+ customers. Shop N95 masks & PPE, incontinence products, breast pumps, from Tranquility, Spectra, 3M & more. FSA/HSA accepted. Free shipping on $79+.

wellbefore.com

OTD in 2005, the King’s reign began 👑 #Mariners50

"Rena" sent this from Moses Lake WA where she is weeding carrots for a non-union company. She shared: The air is bad. See my cell phone. The AQI is 166, which is unhealthy. We start at 4am. We'll work 7-8 hrs & earn minimum wage. #WeFeedYou

in insane local news, the 26 year old director of a rocky horror production was arrested for sending threatening messages to himself in order to get the play shut down bc he didn’t want to deal with cast drama www.mynbc5.com/article/rock...

VT musical director of planned 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' created fake threats, police say

The director of a planned production of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" admitted to sending himself threatening texts that eventually got the play canceled out of safety concerns.

mynbc5.com

12 PM Tuesday Update: Clean northerly winds are keeping most areas west of I-405/SR-167 in moderate to good AQI. Areas to the east significantly worse. Observed temps are remaining below predicted temps due to heavy smoke aloft. #wawx Graphics: PurpleAir & @wxfront.bsky.social

quoted to add alt text for the screenshots of Massive Attack’s statement

Kirsten Han 韩俐颖@kirstenhan.com · 2d ago

This is Massive Attack's response to what happened in Singapore, posted on their Instagram page. Good on them.

Excited about Jhonny, sad that things with Refsnyder didn't work out (I'm sure the knee injury really didn't help), and I've become very fond of ABS Savant Dad Face King Garv and I will miss him 🥲

Seattle Sports@seattlesports710.bsky.social · yesterday

In the wake of their MLB trade deadline deals, the #Mariners are reportedly designating veterans Rob Refsnyder and Mitch Garver for assignment, with catcher Jhonny Pereda set to be recalled from Triple-A. sports.mynorthwest.com/mlb/seattle-...

I haven't been doing as great a job sharing the Smoke Blog this year, so I'm going to start! Today's post has a lot of good info in it from smoke/heat safety to indoor air quality tips to when the smoke will start to clear. #wawx #wawildfire #SmokeReady 🔗 wasmoke.blogspot.com/2026/08/smok...

I’m old enough to remember when mask mandates were an intolerable intrusion on our freedoms.

Gillian Branstetter@gbbranstetter.bsky.social · 2d ago

An initiative on the ballot in Washington state in November would require all athletes seeking to play girl's sports from kindergarten to high school to undergo "genetic screening, a testosterone-levels test, or an examination of their reproductive anatomy" before they can play

#cancer WHAT THE FUCK (link to story about how ovarian cancer isn't ovarian cancer, and the available prevention) archive.is/EQjaY

My interview with the Ride or Die team is at the top of my list of best virtual interview experiences. Hannah and Octavia freakin’ SANG to me. 🥰 www.tvfanatic.com/ride-or-die-...

Serenades & Sisterhood: Hannah Waddingham & Octavia Spencer Reveal the Heart of Ride or Die

Ride or Die stars Waddingham & Spencer share what drives their characters, while showrunners Coates & Miller talk about the need for grit.

tvfanatic.com