Weather affects our air quality
Typically, the temperature of air in the atmosphere cools with gains in altitude. But temperature inversions demonstrate that this isn't always the case.
What’s causing the smoke in the air?
Did you smell smoke in the air this morning? You were right. Smoke from multiple prescribed fires in the region accumulated under an inversion...
Old wood stove? Replace it and save $800 – $2,000 on your upgrade!
The heating season is here and we are offering grant funds to offset the costs for homeowners to replace their old wood burning stoves...
A recap of the 2021 wildfire smoke season
Spokane typically doesn’t see wildfire smoke until mid-August. In 2021, however, wildfires began peppering the landscape in our region early. By the end of...
Should You Exercise Outside in Air Pollution?
From U.S. EPA, Science Matters, published Sept. 20, 2021: Science has shown the benefits of exercise or physical activity. But what about exercising outside...
Be cautious of where you find your air quality data
As wildfire smoke continues to cloud our air, it’s important to know where to get reliable, accurate air quality data that corresponds to national,...
Ford Corkscrew Fire quickly degrades Spokane’s air quality
On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, winds unexpectedly shifted and quickly brought smoke from the Ford Corkscrew Fire into the Spokane area. Within an hour,...
Air Quality Alert in effect through 10 a.m. Monday, August 16
SPOKANE, Wash – Based on current wildfires, smoke levels and weather patterns, an air quality alert is in effect for all counties east of...
The return of wildfire smoke
We typically don’t see wildfire smoke until mid-August, but wildfires began peppering the landscape in our region early. Compounding the start to fire season...
Weekend wildfire smoke results in air quality over health standard; Air Quality Alert issued
Monday, August 2, 2021 –Saturday, July 31, 2021 and Sunday, August 1, 2021’s wildfire smoke caused exceedances of the 24-hour, health-based standard for fine...