wildfire smoke

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.

Fire officials say the milder weather has helped, but heavy forest fuels are still a concern.

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

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.

A nearly $1 million grant will help a Lane County community learn how to better manage wildfire smoke.

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.

Unhealthy to hazardous air will blanket the south Willamette Valley through Wednesday night, according to the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency.

An initiative enabled by Oregon Senate Bill 762 will help some Oakridge and Westfir residents breathe easier.

The Lane Regional Air Protection Agency has issued an air quality advisory through Saturday.

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for much of western Oregon.

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.