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Northwest researchers find Medford, Grants Pass and Bend had the most wildfire smoke from 2019-2023.
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As climate change increases the frequency and intensity of wildfires around the world, a new study shows that farmworkers are paying a heavy price by being exposed to high levels of air pollution
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Smoky summers have become a real concern in recent years, with wildfires spreading thick smoke far and wide. But winter used to be the season of concern…
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Most of this summer has been relatively mild, but memories of large fires and widespread smoke are still fresh from the last two years. Jackson County…
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The last few fire seasons were hard on everybody who got caught in the smoke. And that was nearly everybody in our region, at some point in the summer.…
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It's not smoky in the region as June comes to a close, but we should probably add the word "yet." Summer has featured a great deal of wildfire and smoke…
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The last few fire seasons have a lot of people thinking about smoke. And one issue raised is the possibility of more controlled burns during the non-fire…
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Even if the wet winter produces a light fire season and a relatively smoke-free summer, there are perceptions to counter. Our region got a reputation over…
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Just talking about smoke from fires can make people uneasy in our region. The last few fire seasons have featured smoke hanging around--at unhealthy…
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The wildfires in our region produce smoke and concerns about the smoke, mostly about breathing it. But we've explored the issue of "smoke taint" on wine…
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West Coast businesses that depend on the summertime tourist dollar took a big hit from this years’ wildfires and smoke.The same thing happened last year.…
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The tourism business is taking a pounding in the region this year. Even the people who love living here don't want to stick around when the wildfire smoke…
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The warnings about heart disease went onto cigarette packages decades ago. Smoking can lead to heart disease; it's a clear link. And the last several…
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You don't have to sell people in the state of ÀÏ·ò×Ó´«Ã½ on the region's charms. And tourism certainly helps pay the bills around here. But are we getting…