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 …
Methow Valley Clean Air Project
Where’s there’s smoke, there are threats to everyone’s health
By Elizabeth Walker On May 21, our email and phone lines started blowing up. As the front house for the Methow Valley Clean Air Project, Dr. Raleigh Bowden and I frequently advise on air quality issues. And the issues are almost always about smoke. In this case, valley residents were calling for information regarding smoke […]
Smoke is a year-round problem in the valley
Poor air quality creates health risks By Ann McCreary Autumn in the Methow Valley brings cool, crisp weather, bright days and colorful foliage. And smoke. Just like every other season of the year. The Methow Valley’s clean, clear air — one of its key attractions — is anything but clean and clear for extended periods of the year. In […]
Take care – Methow Valley has unhealthy air
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 […]
