 Lithium-ion batteries power so many aspects of our lives these days. From phones to e-bikes to power tools and so much more, they certainly make life more convenient – but they also can lead to explosions and fires that are fast, dangerous, and difficult to put out, according to the Seattle Fire Department. They share use and disposal tips to keep us all safer.
 Did you know Olympia oysters clean the water they call home? That's just one of the important functions they serve in our region, but their numbers have dwindled. Conservation groups are working hard to understand native shellfish species, bolster their population numbers, and preserve our region.
 The attack on Pearl Harbor set off hysteria and prejudice in the United States that would lead to the forced incarceration of over 120,000 Japanese Americans, including Seattleite John Okada. Following World War II, Okada penned “No-No Boy,” a powerful book chronicling protagonist Ichiro’s return to Seattle, deeply affected by the injustices of war and racism. Okada’s impactful work, once overlooked, now stands as a cornerstone in Asian American literature.
 The "We are Puget Sound" exhibit runs through Dec. 31 at the Burke Museum and explores the people, animals, and environment that make up the region we call home.
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