by Ryan Wilmot | Aug 5, 2026 | Headlines
KATU | 5 August 2026 | Wildfire smoke and extreme heat combined to create unhealthy air quality across Oregon’s Willamette Valley, prompting state officials to issue air quality and heat alerts through midweek.
by Ryan Wilmot | Aug 5, 2026 | Headlines
FOX 13 Seattle | 5 August 2026 | Wildfire smoke from multiple fires in Washington pushed air pollution to extreme levels in the Leavenworth Valley, creating hazardous conditions that experts say can expose residents and firefighters to severe short-term health...
by Ryan Wilmot | Aug 4, 2026 | Headlines
The Portland Press Herald | 4 August 2026 | A new opinion piece argues that wildfire smoke is a cross-border problem that cannot be solved through political disputes alone, emphasizing the need for cooperative climate policies to reduce emissions and protect public...
by Ryan Wilmot | Aug 4, 2026 | Headlines
ABC News | 4 August 2026 | Wildfires near Spokane, Washington, have destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses, highlighting the widespread human and environmental consequences of increasingly severe fire seasons.
by Ryan Wilmot | Aug 3, 2026 | Headlines
Direct Relief | 3 August 2026 | Direct Relief is coordinating with healthcare partners to support communities affected by the Spokane-area wildfires as ongoing fires, smoke, and poor air quality continue to disrupt healthcare services and threaten public health.
by Ryan Wilmot | Aug 3, 2026 | Headlines
Nature | 3 August 2026 | A new study demonstrates that satellite observations can accurately estimate urban oxidant pollution and distinguish local from regional sources, offering a powerful new tool for improving air quality management.
