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air quality

High pressure ridge, lingering smoke mean poor air quality in the valley

August 15, 2018 by Methow Valley News

A ridge of high pressure over north central Washington is expected to persist through the week, which means that very poor air quality will continue to plague Okanogan County. Due to smoke from wildfires, air quality throughout the county ranges from “unhealthy” to …

Filed Under: NEWS Tagged With: 2018 local area wildfires, air quality, Methow Valley Clean Air Project

Air quality topic for Conservancy’s ‘First Tuesday’

September 27, 2017 by Methow Valley News

“Smoke in the Air: A community conversation about air quality and health” is the topic for the Methow Conservancy’s “First Tuesday” program on Oct. 3. The free program, at the Methow Valley Community Center in Twisp, begins at 7 p.m. Dr. Raleigh Bowden and Elizabeth Gribble Walker, PhD, with the Methow Valley Clean Air Project, will […]

Filed Under: NEWS Tagged With: air quality, Methow Conservancy

Smoky air sends local athletes indoors to catch a breath of fresh air

August 20, 2017 by Methow Valley News

While the Methow Valley got a brief break over the weekend from the smoke, the clear conditions did not last. With the return of poor air quality, valley athletes and coaches wait and adapt, hoping for a more permanent reprieve.

“This is definitely a challenge for our teams,” said Liberty Bell Athletic …

Filed Under: SPORTS Tagged With: air quality

Fetid air limits outdoor life

August 10, 2017 by Methow Valley News

Early afternoon on a hot August day and Elise Putnam is sitting in the shade, passing time on her cell phone.

“We’ve actually had nobody today,” Putnam said of her wait for customers at Methow River Raft and Kayak. “Nobody wants to be outside right now. Everybody just wants to be inside.”

Officially the air was “Unhealthy” on its way to “Very Unhealthy” …

Filed Under: NEWS Tagged With: 2017 wildfires, air quality, Diamond Creek Fire

Unhealthy smoke is blanketing the valley

August 10, 2017 by Methow Valley News

The Methow Valley had the unwelcome distinction of suffering the worst air quality of any spot in the state this past week when the state’s air overall was the worst in the nation. A potential southwest breeze could bring momentary relief this weekend.

“Unfortunately, you’re in a double-whammy situation in the Methow,” said …

Filed Under: NEWS Tagged With: 2017 wildfires, air quality

Take care – Methow Valley has unhealthy air

January 5, 2017 by Methow Valley News

The Methow Valley Clean Air Project is asking for help. The Methow Valley is experiencing unusually unhealthy air recently, according to a press release from the Clean Air Project. Twisp and Carlton have been consistently in the “unhealthy” range. Unhealthy air has the most impact on: • hearts and lungs, especially people with pre-existing lung […]

Filed Under: NEWS Tagged With: air quality, Department of Ecology, Methow Valley Clean Air Project

New sign postings are no idle mission

November 11, 2016 by Methow Valley News

By Marcy Stamper The request is straightforward: “No Idling. Children Breathing.” Other signs provide a courteous nudge to shut off your car: “Please turn engine off.” To increase awareness about air pollution and related health risks, a group of concerned citizens has been posting signs at key locations around the valley with this simple request. […]

Filed Under: NEWS Tagged With: air quality

Burn ban called for Okanogan, Kittitas counties

February 9, 2016 by Methow Valley News

Burn ban called for Okanogan, Kittitas counties

Warm air and a shallow layer of fog in mountain valleys is trapping smoke and impairing air quality, prompting Stage 1 burn bans in Okanogan and Kittitas and counties that begin at 4 p.m. Tuesday (Feb. 9) and will extend until at least 10 a.m. Friday (Feb. 12), the Washington Department of Ecology (DOE) announced. […]

Filed Under: LATEST NEWS Tagged With: air quality, Burn ban

News briefs: Dec. 30, 2015

January 3, 2016 by Methow Valley News

Outdoor burn ban imposed in county A stage 1 burn ban was imposed Tuesday (Dec. 29) in Okanogan, Kittitas, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Asotin and Walla Walla counties, the state Department of Ecology (DOE) announced. The ban will continue through at least 10 a.m. on Monday (Jan. 4), DOE said. DOE said it […]

Filed Under: NEWS Tagged With: air quality, Burn ban, Department of Natural Resources, firefighting, Okanogan County Commissioners, Okanogan County Public Health, Property taxes, senior citizens, U.S. Forest Service, zoning

New project aims for cleaner winter air in Methow Valley

October 14, 2015 by Methow Valley News

Health concerns about burning prompt local response By Marcy Stamper With fall moisture and cooler temperatures, most summer burn bans have been lifted. But cool weather can prompt other bans on burning to protect air quality and public health — and those bans often go unnoticed. A new program called the Methow Valley Clean Air Project is […]

Filed Under: NEWS Tagged With: air quality, Burn ban, Methow Conservancy, Methow Valley Citizens' Council, TwispWorks

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