air quality index

As firefighters continue working to contain wildfires burning more than 2 million acres in Oregon, most of the state will be blanketed with smoky air through at least Thursday night.

The World Athletics Under-20 Track and Field Championships got underway at Hayward Field Wednesday morning, even as air quality was squarely in the “Unhealthy” range.

The Lane Regional Air Protection Agency shared some recommendations as Oregonians head into the heat of the summer, and the risk of wildfire smoke increases.

With dozens of fires burning across Oregon and neighboring states, environmental officials are issuing continued air quality advisories.

We’ve covered the air quality index (AQI) – a lot this smoky summer. But it turns out that closing windows and doors for lengthy periods may give you a…