Smoke

The U.S. West Coast produces over 90% of America’s wine, but it’s also prone to wildfires — a combustible combination that spelled disaster in 2020 for the industry and one that scientists are scrambling to neutralize.

Smoke from wildfires in Canada and Eastern Oregon have degraded air quality across Oregon the past few days.

Officials advise those living in the affected area to stay indoors as much as possible.

Bad air day counts vary greatly by geography, but have increased sharply since 2015 in all of the cities in the report.

OHA’s new dashboard provides real-time data from emergency departments on heat-related illness, near fatal drownings, wildfire smoke inhalation, and air quality-related respiratory illness.

Air quality advisories, a study on transgender identities and growth at the Eugene Airport. It's all part of our Weekday Wrap of reporting from across the Pacific Northwest.

Even when skies appear clear of smoke, authors of a new study say leftover smoke particulates can continue to impact the atmosphere for more than a week.

Southern Oregon has seen record-breaking levels of wildfire smoke in recent years, leaving residents wondering what the future holds for the region.

We’re not getting nearly enough prescribed fire on the ground to restore forests and manage the risk of severe wildfire. Oregon's new smoke rules are intended to change that trend.

Wildland firefighters endure smoky conditions rarely experienced in communities. It’s an occupational hazard that scientists and fire agencies are just beginning to understand.