News & Notices

By investing in new equipment for its emergency backup generators, Dish is reducing harmful diesel emissions!

Wood heating is the top source of fine particle pollution locally, so we are helping replace old wood burning stoves.

We provide many programs and services you may not know about! Take a look our work by the numbers in 2025.

January is Radon Action Month and it is something to take seriously since elevated levels of radon have been found in the eastern Washington area, including Spokane. What is Radon? Radon is an invisible threat – it is odorless and colorless. The gas comes from the radioactive decay of radium, and Spokane’s geology makes this…

Clean, healthy air is one of our most valuable resources, and after decades of effort, it’s also one of the Spokane region’s biggest success stories. Last August marked the end of a 20-year, federally mandated, maintenance period demonstrating continued compliance with clean air standards for carbon monoxide (CO) and particulate matter (PM10). “Spokane County’s air…

At yesterday’s Board of Directors meeting, our Executive Director, April Westby, recognized two board members who will be leaving the board at the end of the year. Spokane Valley Councilmember Rod Higgins has served on Spokane Clean Air’s Board of Directors for 12 years, representing the City of Spokane Valley. City of Cheney Mayor Chris…

Seasonal restrictions were recently lifted on outdoor burning. Before burning, make sure you are aware of the requirements:

Cool, fall weather has arrived, marking the start of the heating season. Some people choose to heat their homes with wood, and if it is done so with care, it can have minimal impact on our air quality. There are ways to reduce the amount of smoke produced by wood heating, which can also help…