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Better air and possible showers later - Mark

Smoke and haze again today with our "Unhealthy" air quality staying with us in the morning, should improve later today. Chance of showers tonight or early Wednesday morning and a bit cooler. low 70's to end the week and around 65 for the weekend.

Pullman air quality drops to 'unhealthy'

PULLMAN, Wash. -- If you're going out to the Cougs game tonight, be aware the air quality is unhealthy for people. According to IQAir, the air quality currently stands at 162, meaning it is 'unhealthy.' The site said people should…

Spokane pools close due to 'unhealthy' air

SPOKANE, Wash. -- More things continue to close or be canceled because of the poor air quality including Spokane pools, which will be closed. Spokane Parks and Rec said Spokane's aquatic centers will be closed for the remainder of the…

Spokane air quality is 'unhealthy'

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Once again we wake up to a gross looking morning with haze and smoke. On the Air Quality Index, the air is currently rated at a 175, meaning it is unhealthy. Everyone may begin experiencing health effects…

Thursday's Browne's Addition summer concert canceled

SPOKANE, Wash. -- If you were looking forward to attending the Browne's Addition concert in Coeur d'Alene Park tonight, you're going to be disappointed to hear that it's been canceled. Browne's Addition Neighborhood Council president said the concert featuring The…

'Unhealthy' air quality closes Spokane pools

SPOKANE, Wash. -- If you were thinking about going swimming today at a Spokane pool, you'll need to reschedule because, due to the unhealthy air quality, all pools in Spokane have been closed for the day. Ryan Casey, manager at…

Spokane air quality 'unhealthy for sensitive groups'

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Saturday morning is starting off with some haze and Spokane's air quality is currently 'unhealthy for sensitive groups,' due to wildfire smoke. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is currently at 128, meaning people in sensitive groups, such…

Sensitive groups to watch out for in smoky conditions

Air quality improved over the course of the day Monday, but it's still unhealthy for all of us and those in sensitive groups are getting the worst of it. Pregnant women, the elderly, those with breathing problems and even our pets are at risk.