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First, people who live in the San Juan Islands in northwest Washington state enjoy a uniquely remote way of life. But their separation from the mainland can be a problem when it comes to getting timely health care.

Next, as the weather gets cooler, now may be a good time to prepare for the next heat wave. If you’ve made it this far with minimal A-C – we’ve got some tips to keep you going strong.

And finally, opioid addiction is one of the most devastating health crises facing our communities. Now, researchers in the Pacific Northwest are harnessing the power of the immune system to give people a better chance of recovery.

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Today, we&rsquo;re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom.
First, people who live in the San Juan Islands in northwest Washington state enjoy a uniquely remote way of life. But their separation from the mainland <a href="https://www.kuow.org/health/2026-09-03/san-juan-islands-residents-brave-ferry-lines-medevacs-to-get-to-the-doctor">can be a problem when it comes to getting timely health care.</a>
Next, as the weather gets cooler, now may be a good time to prepare for the next heat wave. If you&rsquo;ve made it this far with minimal A-C &ndash; <a href="https://www.kuow.org/environment/2026-09-09/three-cheap-ways-to-stay-cool-in-seattle-without-a-c">we&rsquo;ve got some tips to keep you going strong.</a>
And finally, opioid addiction is one of the most devastating health crises facing our communities. Now, researchers in the Pacific Northwest <a href="https://www.opb.org/article/2026/09/10/all-science-no-fiction-vaccines-to-prevent-opioid-overdose/">are harnessing the power of the immune system to give people a better chance of recovery.</a>
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Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom.  First, people who live in the San Juan Islands in northwest Washington state enjoy a uniquely remote way of life. But their separation from the mainland can be a problem when it comes to getting timely health care.  Next, as the weather gets cooler, now may be a good time to prepare for the next heat wave. If you’ve made it this far with minimal A-C – we’ve got some tips to keep you going strong.  And finally, opioid addiction is one of the most devastating health crises facing our communities. Now, researchers in the Pacific Northwest are harnessing the power of the immune system to give people a better chance of recovery.

San Juan Islands residents brave ferry lines, medevacs to get to the doctor, ways to stay cool in Seattle without A/C, Northwest researchers develop vaccines to prevent opioid overdose and support addiction recovery