For updates on local air restrictions, the alert directs Oregonians to the state Department of Environmental Quality.
The elderly, children and those with existing heart and lung conditions should “avoid long or intense outdoor activities." ...
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ —The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory Monday for Deschutes County and Northern Klamath County due to stagnant air conditions trapping smoke ...
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland’s air quality is currently comparable to Los Angeles, despite the ongoing wildfires in Southern California. As of Wednesday morning, Portland has a moderate air ...
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — New data confirms that when Oregon’s air quality is poor, more people visit the emergency department and urgent care. The Oregon Health Authority recently announced the ...
Pockets of fine particle pollution across areas in both states have reached “unhealthy” levels, according to the EPA.