Portland enters world’s top 10 for worst air quality as wildfire smoke blankets region

Wildfire smoke drifting into the Willamette Valley pushed Portland into the top 10 for worst air quality among major cities ...

Salem, Portland to see smog as smoke advisory remains in much of Oregon

Oregon DEQ has issued a new air quality advisory for Salem, the Portland metro area and Hermiston due to elevated levels of ...

‘Our New Reality’: Wildfire Smoke Fills Skies Over the Pacific Northwest

Air quality levels reached unhealthy levels across Oregon and Washington this week. By Amy Graff and Anna Griffin Amy Graff ...

What to do right now to protect your home from dangerous wildfire smoke in Portland

Wind-driven smoke and haze from dozens of wildfires across Oregon are expected to bring potentially dangerous air quality to ...

Wildfire smoke, heat prompt wave of closures, canceled events across metro area

Poor air quality and extreme heat have prompted cities across the Portland-Vancouver area to cancel events and close ...

Air quality improves in Willamette Valley as wildfire smoke clears

An air-quality advisory for wildfire smoke has been lifted in Marion, Polk, Linn, Yamhill and Benton counties, as well as the ...

Here’s what’s canceled on Thursday in Portland due to wildfire smoke

Smoke continues to plague Portland, leading to another day of closures around the city. Some good news amid the gloom: ...

Wildfire smoke arrives in Portland, how long will it last?

Smoke spread fast from Monday morning to afternoon, turning skies hazy and air quality worse across northwest Oregon and ...
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Mandatory wood-burning ban stays in place amid wildfire smoke and heat

Multnomah County and federal officials have implemented a mandatory wood-burning ban and issued air quality warnings due to ...