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Efforts to alleviate smoke issues in the Oakridge-Westfir area are being helped through a $1 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Fire officials say the milder weather has helped, but heavy forest fuels are still a concern.
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With dozens of fires burning across Oregon and neighboring states, environmental officials are issuing continued air quality advisories.
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A new study by University of Oregon researchers found environmental and public health agencies could be more proactive about warning people about smoky air from wildfires.
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A nearly $1 million grant will help a Lane County community learn how to better manage wildfire smoke.
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Efforts to understand the effects and risks of wildfire smoke have received an $800,000 boost. The money comes from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and will support University of Oregon’s new Wildfire Smoke Research and Practice Center.
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Unhealthy to hazardous air will blanket the south Willamette Valley through Wednesday night, according to the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency.
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An initiative enabled by Oregon Senate Bill 762 will help some Oakridge and Westfir residents breathe easier.
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The Lane Regional Air Protection Agency has issued an air quality advisory through Saturday.
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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for much of western Oregon.
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U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley has introduced two bills intended to mitigate the effects of wildfire smoke. Today, the bills received a hearing in front of the Environment and Public Works committee.
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Communities around Oregon can now apply for state assistance to help keep residents safe from heat waves, cold snaps, and excessive wildfire smoke.