smoke

Efforts to alleviate smoke issues in the Oakridge-Westfir area are being helped through a $1 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency.

The Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality alert for southern and central Oregon, where wildfires are blazing.

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

The hubs will be part of the county’s emergency response during smoke or extreme heat events, such as the one that broke several temperature records in Eugene this month.

It’s wildfire season across Oregon, and many locals fear not just for their own safety, but that of their pets. KLCC’s Brian Bull shares some tips. Meet…

Wildfire smoke has made the air dangerous to breathe across the Eugene-Springfield area. But there is relief later in the week.People are advised to stay…

Fires continue to burn across Northern California and Oregon, sending smoke and other pollutants skyward. An air quality advisory has been placed on eight…

New rules could mean more prescribed burning in Oregon this fall. Prescribed burns are fires set on purpose to reduce the buildup of potential wildfire…

Prescribed fire is one of the best tools to help prevent major blazes and help restore forest health. And many say we need more prescribed fire, not less.…

New rules meant to reduce the impact of smoke from controlled forest burns are now in effect in Oregon. The regulations may actually increase the amount…

With air quality worsening throughout the week, Lane County officials are urging people to be aware of the health effects of breathing smoky air. As…

Last summer, wildfires brought unprecedented smoke to Eugene and other Oregon cities. High particulate levels caused cancellations of outdoor events, and…