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Temperatures around western Washington soared into the 90s on Monday. KUOW’s John Ryan reports on some of the efforts to beat the heat.

[HOST:] Seattle will host five more World Cup games after holding its first match ever on Monday. That’s when Belgium and Egypt tied one to one. KUOW’s Gustavo Sagrero reports.

People would do a lot of things for World Cup tickets...

Seattle hosted its first World Cup soccer match Monday, with tens of thousands of fans coming to town to cheer on their team. KUOW’s Casey Martin reports.

A swarm of Mormon crickets is causing a mild nuisance a few miles east of Lakeview in Southern Oregon

As drought conditions intensify, two Oregon agencies are helping local governments spread the word about conserving water. KLCC’s Zac Ziegler reports:

Sweltering heat is covering western Oregon and Washington today ((MON)).

The University of Oregon celebrated more than 55-hundred graduates at a commencement ceremony this morning.

The University of Oregon celebrated more than 55-hundred graduates at a commencement ceremony this morning [Monday morning].

Southern Oregon University has released its provisional plan to cut over $20 million and prevent the institution’s closure.

The Center for Biological Diversity is petitioning the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service to add two wildflowers, rough goldenweed and Palouse (PUH-loose) goldenweed, to the Endangered Species list.

There’s a new petition to add two Northwest wildflowers to the Endangered Species list. N-W-P-B’s Rachel Sun has more. :08

A heat wave is hitting the coastal Northwest. Record-breaking temperatures in the 90s are expected in much of the usually temperate region. KUOW's John Ryan reports [from Seattle]. [also filed for NPR Newscasts fyi]

LEAD: Several large-scale fires are burning across the Columbia Basin: [the Tule (TOOL) Fire, O-I-E Fire, and the Juniper Dunes Fire, plus another in the Gorge Area called the Highway 730 / Twin Sisters Fire. Air quality in central Washington is deteriorating.] And there’s a red flag warning Tuesday for much of central Washington and Oregon, with high winds expected. N-W-P-B’s Senior Correspondent Anna King reports.

There’s a red flag warning Tuesday for much of central Washington and Oregon, with high winds expected – up to 45 mile per hour gusts.

The Ashland City Council will consider changes to city zoning this week to protect manufactured home parks.

[Oregon State University celebrates the class of 2026 at commencement OSU2026Commencement_Wrap.wav WRAP (ERT 1:02) 06/13/2026 Macy Moore/Chris Lehman] Oregon State University celebrated the class of 2026 in Corvallis on Saturday. As KLCC’s Macy Moore reports, the big-name commencement speaker was also a part of the graduating class:

Ahead of the World Cup, Mayor Katie Wilson’s administration has boasted about opening new shelter beds to get homeless people off the streets. But KUOW’s Scott Greenstone found that SWEEPS of encampments … are continuing, possibly even increasing.

Opening times at Jackson County’s 15 libraries are changing starting Monday (6/15). Jefferson Public Radio's Roman Battaglia (buh-TALLY-uh) reports that’s because of budget cuts at the library district.

The Jackson County Library District is cutting its Sunday hours completely starting Monday (6/15).

Springfield Superintendent 61226 RHW/CL ERT:56 The Springfield School District has announced Shawn Stover, an administrator from North Carolina, as their next superintendent. The School Board unanimously chose Stover for the interim role earlier this week, but as KLCC’s Rebecca Hansen-White reports, they didn’t announce their pick until today [Friday].

[[On the trails in heels - where field biology meets fabulousness 20260614_LW_On the trails in heels - where field biology meets fabulousness_FTR SOC 5:53 LW/SVW]] It’s a stereotype that Pacific Northwesterners love the outdoors, but there’s a reason for that. The region has many beautiful places to be outside. And although not everyone feels comfortable outside, there are people who are working to make the outdoors a welcoming space. Lisa Wood recently spent some time with two people who lead unique outdoor adventures.

Several members of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz [sih-LETZ] Indians recently shared their perspective about harvesting a humpback whale last November. As KLCC’s Brian Bull reports, it was to establish the mammal’s cultural and historical importance to coastal Natives.

[CC] 'Be Firewise' -- Washington DNR warns of wildfire risk on hot weekend TRT: 0:53 Bellamy Pailthorp/ Jennifer Wing NOTE: be sure to update any forecast/temps/weather info if airing on Monday] With hot, dry weather in the forecast today [SUN], Washington’s Department of Natural Resources says weather conditions are ripe for rapid spread of wildfires...

Oregon has always been big on timber, and produces more lumber than any other state. But timber companies say they’re having a hard time hiring workers. Joni Auden Land visited an event in Sandy that aims to create more interest — a chainsaw carving competition.

((20260612_DVH_AmericanStateFairVCR (:50) DV/AJT ERT: :58)) Oregon and Washington are among the states declining to participate in a celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday being put on by President Trump. Dirk VanderHart reports

[Lede:] More than $100 million dollars. That’s how much local government agencies are spending on the World Cup in Washington state. KUOW’s Anna Boiko-Weyrauch [ANN-uh BOY-koh WHY-rock] counted the money and explores whether it’s worth it.

More mixed income housing will soon be available in Seattle. TODAY [Friday] a nonprofit land trust unveiled 30 new condos in Phinney Ridge.

In the latest effort to add more affordable housing to Seattle…a nonprofit land trust unveiled 30 new condos in Phinney [FIN-ee] Ridge TODAY [Friday]. Over half are income restricted. KNKX’s Anna Marie Yanny has more.

Temperatures in western Oregon are expected to approach triple-digits this weekend.

[[solitary confinement 20260611_CW_solitary confinement _SA 0:12 ERT: 49 CW/mw]] A group of Oregon prisoners currently in solitary confinement, filed a lawsuit challenging the conditions of their incarceration.

[[Oregon DOC lawsuit 20260612_CW_Oregon DOC lawsuit_WRP 0:51 ERT: 1:00 CW/mw]] The Oregon Department of Corrections is facing a class-action lawsuit to end solitary confinement. As Conrad Wilson reports, the lawsuit was filed by several prisoners currently living in those conditions.

The Eugene Water and Electric Board says it’s putting its e-bike rebate program on hold at the end of this week [June 19]. KLCC’s Rachael McDonald reports.

BEACHVOLLEYBALL 61226 RHW/CL ERT:1:00 A Federal judge has denied members of the University of Oregon’s beach volleyball and club rowing team’s efforts to give their Title IX lawsuit class action status.

A former health officer’s long legal battle with the Spokane Regional Health District has ended.

The Office of Financial Management is warning Washington agencies that a “business as usual” approach won’t be enough to balance the ledger next year.

Washington likely won’t bring in the revenue needed to maintain current programs next fiscal year—let alone add services.

[[IR-SX-WORLD CUP CALLOUT June 11 2026 ERT: 2:11 Audio only: 1:56 IR/JW ***Note: This story can run through Sunday if the lede is updated to take out that the World Cup starts today***]] INTRO: The World Cup officially starts today (THURS June 11). The first game in Seattle is Monday (June 15). We've been asking listeners how they’re navigating this huge event. Some people are thrilled. Others… not so much. KNKX's Izzy Ross tells us more.

[Bethel School District breaks ground on new Danebo Elementary expansion project DaneboElementaryExpansion.wav WRAP (ERT :59) 06/10/2025 Macy Moore/Chris Lehman] Construction is underway for a classroom and gym expansion in Bethel School District. KLCC’s Macy Moore reports from today’s [Wednesday’s] groundbreaking at Danebo [dane-eh-boh] Elementary School.

Egypt’s World Cup team hosted an open training session at Gonzaga University in Spokane yesterday.

Egypt’s World Cup team hosted an open training session at Gonzaga University yesterday.

((20260610_AL_WEDHOTWeekendUpdate_SA:15 ERT: 45 AL/xx)) The National Weather Service says folks across the Portland-Vancouver metro area could see triple-digit temperatures this weekend and early next week.

[[20260606_AL_DoomMetalYoga_FTR 4:45 ERT: 5:00 AL/cl/jt] You may not think doom metal and yoga have much in common, but one woman from Portland is blending the two, offering a new way to zen out. O-P-B’s Amanda Linares [[lee-NARR-es]] recently attended a class where metalheads and yogis unite.

The Klamath Fish Hatchery in Chiloquin (chill-o-quinn) burned down during the 2020 labor day fires. The hatchery supplies over 50 lakes across the state, supporting recreation fishing. Jefferson Public Radio's Roman Battaglia (buh-TALLY-uh) visited the recently rebuilt hatchery.

TRT 0:51 [with 2 cuts!] Bellamy Pailthorp, Jennifer Wing In the aftermath of the tragic tank implosion that killed 11 mill workers in Longview, officials have found thousands of dead fish in the nearby dikes and ditches. The fish are reminders of the extreme toxicity of the ‘white liquor’ that spilled.

TRT 1:57 After implosion, Longview official wants new safety measures [CutID: BP-SX-LONGVIEW DKING DISTRICT wav.wav Time: 1m 37s Title: BP-SX-LONGVIEW DKING DISTRICT wav Description: BP-SX-LONGVIEW DKING DISTRICT wav Out-cue: -SOQ] Bellamy Pailthorp, Jennifer Wing Things are mostly back to normal in the Consolidated Diking District in Longview. The system helps that community control flooding. Authorities used its pumps and ditches and sloughs to flush and dilute the chemical spill from the Nippon [nip-PON] Dynawave Mill last month. KNKX Environment reporter Bellamy Pailthorp spoke with the district manager about the disaster and what comes next.

LEDE: A high school wrestler is suing Washington state over its policy on transgender athletes. State Government reporter Sarah Mizes-Tan has more.

Crews continue to make final preparations at Lumen Field in Seattle ahead of the first World Cup match there -- scheduled for Monday at Noon.

The Longview Public Schools superintendent pleaded not guilty today ((Wednesday)) to charges she obstructed a sexual assault investigation at a Southwest Washington high school. OPB's Erik Neumann reports.

Oregonians are advised to hydrate, stick to shady or air-conditioned spots, and not exert themselves through the weekend. As KLCC’s Brian Bull reports, temperatures are expected to soar into the 90s and even the triple-digits.