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Spokane County Health Officer Bob Lutz has plenty to worry about with managing the local public health response to the coronavirus. But now he has another…
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The air in north Idaho’s Silver Valley has gradually improved to the point where it may soon meet federal standards.“This was a wonderful year for air…
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Friday on the Inland Journal podcast, as temperatures slowly warm back to the seasonal norms, people can start finally to think about spring. The time for…
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UPDATED at 12:25 pm:The Spokane Regional Air Quality Agency says the county's air has improved from "hazardous" to "unhealthy," due to smoke from…
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What do Kellogg, Idaho and Alexandra, New Zealand have in common? Smoky air.“Alexandra has had a persistent problem with air quality for decades," said…
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One of the great geographic blessings of north Idaho’s Silver Valley is also a curse. The high steep hills that surround the valley make it visually…
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Forest fires have brought a smoky haze to the West, along with stinging eyes, sore throats and headaches to people far from flames. Unseen particles of ash also make it hard for some to breathe.
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This week on Inland Journal... ? We talk with a Chelan state legislator about regulating marijuana in Washington. With Washington Attorney General Bob…
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For the last several days, you’ve seen with your own eyes the wildfire smoke that is hovering over our region. But other sets of ‘eyes’ have also been…
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The wildfire smoke in Washington state has been extreme for days now, and many are wondering just when the air might clear out. An atmospheric scientist…