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Air Quality

Much of eastern and central Oregon blanketed by wildfire smoke, reducing air quality

Southern Oregon

Scientists expand study on air quality impact on health

Since 2019, Oregon Tech scientists have been studying the capacity of hospitals in the Rogue Valley to handle patients with respiratory problems due to wildfires.
Health

Multnomah County officials warn of potential health risks from backyard campfires

As summer approaches, local health officials are encouraging people to consider the negative impacts on air quality from wood-fueled fires.
Business

DEQ hits Portland roofing company with $2.1 million fine

Malarkey Roofing Products in North Portland has been fined $2.1 million for a decade of air quality violations. It's the largest fine ever from Oregon's DEQ.
News

New details on 4 people who died of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Clackamas County

Four people died in three separate incidents from Saturday to Monday while apparently trying to stay warm after a winter storm hit the Portland metro area.
Air Quality

Air quality advisory over smoky conditions extended

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality expects the advisory to be in effect until at least Nov. 12.
Entertainment

Bad air quality moves Ashland's Shakespeare Festival plays indoors

When wildfire smoke is too much for outdoor performances at the Elizabethan Theater, the plays will move indoors, to the nearby Mountain Avenue Theater.
Air Quality

Air quality in Portland improves as wildfire smoke clears

The air quality in Portland has improved as smoke from wildfires in California that blew over the area clears out.
Air Quality

Air quality declines in Portland due to wildfire smoke

Air quality declines in Portland due to wildfire smoke
Air Quality

Air quality improves in Portland as smoke clears

"Westerly winds aloft are now pushing the smoke back over us, so it'll take until Thursday to rid our sky of the smoky haze," KGW chief meteorologist Matt Zaffino said.
Air Quality

Portland's air quality ranks second-worst in major cities worldwide

Air quality in Portland ranks second-worst among major cities worldwide on Thursday morning, according to a data visualization tool that tracks air quality.
Air Quality

Poor air quality: Tips on protective masks, itchy eyes

Typical dust masks don't provide adequate protection. But the N95 approved mask, which can be found at most hardware stores or online, will do the trick.

Albany teachers demand school board resign amid week-long strike

Thief breaks in, steals bikes and cash from Something Cycles in Northeast Portland

Thursday showers followed by overnight rain

Volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula erupts for the 7th time in a year

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Much of eastern and central Oregon blanketed by wildfire smoke, reducing air quality

Scientists expand study on air quality impact on health

Multnomah County officials warn of potential health risks from backyard campfires

DEQ hits Portland roofing company with $2.1 million fine

New details on 4 people who died of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Clackamas County

Air quality advisory over smoky conditions extended

Bad air quality moves Ashland's Shakespeare Festival plays indoors

Air quality in Portland improves as wildfire smoke clears

Air quality declines in Portland due to wildfire smoke

Air quality improves in Portland as smoke clears

Portland's air quality ranks second-worst in major cities worldwide

Poor air quality: Tips on protective masks, itchy eyes

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