Delayed start to wildfire season means smokier days ahead
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Inland Northwest has had poor air quality in seven of the last 10 summers due to wildfire smoke, and with all…
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SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Inland Northwest has had poor air quality in seven of the last 10 summers due to wildfire smoke, and with all…
Burning an old wood stove releasing particles that pollute the air inside and outside. It can be hazardous.
SPOKANE, WA. -- At Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency, they take readings by the hour to measure & determine our air quality. Lisa Woodard, the Manager of Communications & Outreach tells us,…
Despite nearby wildfires, Spokane's air quality is currently in the moderate range. However, it won't last for long. Forecasters expect our air quality to drop drastically heading into this weekend.
A stage 1 burn ban was lifted across Spokane County on Friday afternoon.
A stage 1 burn ban went into effect in Spokane County today at 10 am and will stay until further notice.
Air quality steadily improved through the day Monday, moving from the "hazardous" category to "unhealthy" by Monday afternoon. That's two levels up from where the day started.