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UPDATED: Thu., Jan. 4, 2018, 5:49 p.m.
Report: Oregon’s inspection backlog endangers air quality
State auditors say the state environmental agency’s backlog of inspections and permits could endanger Oregon’s air quality and residents’ health.
Fri., Dec. 29, 2017, 12:06 p.m.
Stagnant air causing health concerns in Salmon area
Idaho officials say air quality is in the unhealthy range in the east-central Idaho town of Salmon and surrounding area due to stagnant air that has elevated pollutant levels.
UPDATED: Fri., Oct. 13, 2017, 6:43 p.m.
Air deemed clean enough for Friday’s Pac-12 game between Cal, Washington State
Officials from the Pac-12 Conference and the University of California, Berkeley monitored the situation the days leading up to Friday’s game between Cal and Washington State, but determined the air …
UPDATED: Fri., Sept. 15, 2017, 4:17 p.m.
‘Unhealthy’ air moves out
Better air moved into Spokane Friday after a polluted start. Air quality was rated “unhealthy” as of 7:15 a.m. by the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency. But it had improved …
UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 14, 2017, 7:40 p.m.
Smoky air returns to Spokane, likely to stay until the weekend
Light northeasterly winds are bringing Montana wildfire smoke back into the Inland Northwest. Until winds shift Saturday, it’s likely the skies will remain hazy and unhealthy for groups sensitive to …
UPDATED: Sat., Sept. 9, 2017, 5:40 p.m.
Finally able to play, Post Falls rallies to top University 37-27
Post Falls coach Blaine Bennett firmly believed his team’s freshness was the difference late, as the visiting Trojans rallied for a 37-27 win over the University Titans in a nonleague …
Sat., Sept. 9, 2017, 5:30 p.m.
Air quality not a concern as Washington State, Boise State prepare for tonight’s game
There’s bound to be more than a few obstacles awaiting the Cougars and Broncos tonight at Martin Stadium. Air quality won’t be one of them.
UPDATED: Sun., Sept. 10, 2017, 1:05 p.m.
Here’s a list of major fires contributing to Spokane’s smoky air
Dozens of fires are burning in Washington, Idaho, Montana and Oregon. Here’s a breakdown of the major ones.
Fri., Sept. 8, 2017, 2:47 p.m.
With improved air quality, Washington State-Boise State game moving forward as planned
Air quality in Pullman isn’t nearly as severe as it was earlier in the week and it shouldn’t interfere with Saturday night’s football game between Washington State and Boise State.
UPDATED: Fri., Sept. 8, 2017, 4:33 p.m.
Winds to push wildfire smoke out of Spokane, but relief may be short-lived
An anticipated cold front is approaching the Inland Northwest with arrival expected on Saturday. But winds will likely weaken Sunday and Monday, which could allow wildfire smoke to rebuild over …
UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 7, 2017, 3:43 p.m.
Spokane choked with hazardous air quality for fourth straight day
For the fourth straight day, air quality in Spokane was measured as hazardous Thursday as smoke from regional wildfires continues to keep the Inland Northwest in a haze.
UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 6, 2017, 3:05 p.m.
Spokane area high school sports try to navigate haze of smoke
When the experts suggest that air quality is such that, for your own safety, you should stay indoors, it holds equally true for young athletes trying to play sports outdoors.
UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 7, 2017, 7:07 a.m.
Spokane sets record for air pollution; smoke expected to remain until Friday
Spokane set a troubling record on Tuesday.
Wed., Sept. 6, 2017, 6 a.m.
Wildfires and smoke provide a peek into the future
Ash falling on Seattle and Portland. Air so thick with smoke it’s hazardous for everyone in Spokane, regardless of age or health.
Wed., Sept. 6, 2017
Take smoky skies seriously, stay indoors
Wet springs and hot, dry summers provide the perfect setting for wildfires, and the Northwest is ablaze with significant fires in Washington, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Canada and Northern California.
Tue., Sept. 5, 2017, 8:29 p.m.
Wildfires and smoke provide a peek into the future
Ash falling on Seattle and Portland. Air so thick with smoke it’s hazardous for everyone in Spokane, regardless of age or health.
UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 5, 2017, 9:28 p.m.
Spokane family escapes Eagle Creek fire, ‘will never again be unprepared for a hike’
A Spokane family heard the bang about 4 p.m. that transformed their refreshing Saturday hike past waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area into a chilling overnight ordeal.
UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 5, 2017, 7:21 p.m.
Spokane-area stores striving to keep face masks in stock
It seems the white, gauze-like facial air filters are nearly everywhere, except maybe in some local stores. Supplies of the masks have been depleted by smoke-wary residents at merchants big …
UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 5, 2017, 8:26 p.m.
Smoke and poor air quality play havoc with college, high school teams
From Pullman to the Canadian border, from colleges to high schools, smoky skies played havoc with local sports teams Tuesday.
UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 5, 2017, 8:28 p.m.
Unhealthy air quality forces move of NWL playoff opener from Spokane to Vancouver for entire series
The Spokane Indians Northwest League playoff opener Tuesday evening was postponed because of Spokane’s poor air quality.
UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 7, 2017, 5:20 p.m.
Here’s a list of major fires contributing to Spokane’s smoky air
Dozens of fires are burning in Washington, Idaho and Oregon. Here’s a breakdown of the major ones.
UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 5, 2017, 5:31 p.m.
Ash covers Oregon cities, wildfire smoke chokes West
A growing Oregon wildfire covered parts of Portland’s metropolitan area Tuesday with ash and prompted the shutdown of a lengthy stretch of highway through the state’s scenic Columbia River Gorge.
Tue., Sept. 5, 2017, 10:32 a.m.
High school outdoor activites canceled throughout region
All outdoor games and practices were canceled by high schools throughout the Inland Northwest on Tuesday.
UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 5, 2017, 8:10 p.m.
Idaho DEQ issues rare statewide air quality alert; bans all open burning
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued a rare statewide air quality advisory, running through 10 a.m. Thursday, banning all open burning statewide, including campfires.
UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 5, 2017, 4:50 p.m.
Washington’s air quality map crashed this morning because of high traffic. Here’s another option.
So many Washington residents tried to get information on the region’s smoky air Tuesday morning that they crashed the website operated by a state agency.
UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 5, 2017, 1:52 p.m.
Spokane schools keeping kids indoors because of hazardous wildfire smoke
Spokane schools are canceling sports practices and keeping students indoors to protect them from the hazardous wildfire smoke that has blanketed the region.
Tue., Sept. 5, 2017, 9:55 a.m.
Wildfires spark air quality warnings throughout Idaho
Air quality throughout Idaho has become unhealthy thanks to wildfire smoke settling in from the Pacific Northwest.
UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 5, 2017, 9:52 a.m.
Highway remains closed as Oregon fire jumps to Washington
A lengthy stretch of highway east of Portland, Oregon, remained closed Tuesday morning as crews battled a growing wildfire that has also caused evacuations and sparked blazes across the Columbia …
UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 5, 2017, 4:28 p.m.
Tuesday morning air quality levels remain hazardous in Spokane region
Air quality in Spokane remained “hazardous” overnight. The air quality index at 4 a.m. Tuesday was above 300 at the five working air monitors that measure particulate matter in Spokane …
UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 5, 2017, 8:12 a.m.
In spite of smoke, Spokane Symphony forges on with Labor Day concert
The Spokane Symphony decided to go ahead with its annual free concert in Comstock Park Monday evening in spite of unhealthy air quality levels.