Gov. Inslee Oversimplified Statistic About Washington's Air Quality
Gov. Jay Inslee said wildfires in Washington state caused the area to have the worst air quality in the world, but he left out some key details.

How oil and gas drilling might affect your drinking water
People are getting drinking water from wells that haven't been monitored for carcinogens that can seep into the supply.
By Scripps News
Study finds high levels of 'forever chemicals' in freshwater fish
U.S scientists found the median levels of PFAS in freshwater fish were more than 270 times higher than those detected in commercially caught fish.
By Andrew Muir / Great Lakes Fishery Commission via AP
Cleaning up our nation's waterways is proving harder than expected
Of the more than 700,000 miles of waterways in the U.S., nearly 51% are impaired by pollution.
By Matt Rourke / APTop Stories

Mortgage rates fall for 4th consecutive week
The average rate for a 30-year mortgage dropped slightly by 0.04% to 6.09%.
By John Raoux / AP
China-US tensions rise over suspected Chinese spy balloon
The Pentagon decided not to shoot down the balloon because of concerns about hurting people on the ground.
By Larry Mayer/The Billings Gazette via AP
Top White House economic adviser to exit role
This is the second major departure from the White House in recent weeks.
By Evan Vucci / AP