Wildfire Smoke

Smoke is expected to begin to move out of the Willamette Valley Thursday evening.

The interactive forecasting map from Washington State University predicts local air quality conditions over a three-day period.

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.

Smoke from wildfires in Eastern Oregon and Washington is still affecting the air in much of western and central Oregon.

Experts are encouraging Lane County residents to take precautions, including closing their doors and windows, staying cool and using air purifiers.

Rules that help safeguard outdoor workers kick in when trigger points are reached and escalate as levels increase.

KLCC's Oregon Ready helps you prepare for Oregon wildfire smoke and ash with advice on tracking AQI, using N95 masks, making DIY box fan filters, and protecting your health.

It’s the kind of news one literally chokes on: the Eugene-Springfield area ranks in the top three worst metropolitan areas in the U.S. for air quality.

Lane County is updating its Community Wildfire Protection Plan and invites residents to participate in a survey about wildfire preparedness and smoke impacts. The results aim to inform emergency response efforts and wildfire risk reduction strategies.

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.

Northwest researchers find Medford, Grants Pass and Bend had the most wildfire smoke from 2019-2023.

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