Your Tuesday evening update on Salem news
Good evening, Salem.
You’re not imagining that smell of smoke in the air.
Air quality is fluctuating between “unhealthy for sensitive groups” and just plain “unhealthy” Tuesday afternoon, largely due to particulate matter in the air from two fires in east Lane County.
Oregon’s air quality website was intermittently down Tuesday, but you can check the latest air quality at AirNow.gov, a federal website.
Salem Health has reported patients complaining of dizziness or fainting after being outside in recent days, spokeswoman Lisa Wood said Tuesday afternoon.
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Two wildfires burning in east Lane County are impacting air quality in Salem, officials said. The city’s air quality was unhealthy for sensitive groups as of Tuesday afternoon.
15 Aug 2023
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Two wildfires burning in east Lane County are impacting air quality in Salem, officials said. The city’s air quality was unhealthy for sensitive groups as of Tuesday afternoon.
15 Aug 2023
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A riverboat known for hosting local events floated down the Willamette River early Monday morning with no one on board and hit the Center Street Bridge after a man set…
15 Aug 2023
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A riverboat known for hosting local events floated down the Willamette River early Monday morning with no one on board and hit the Center Street Bridge after a man set…
15 Aug 2023
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Commissioners on Wednesday approved garbage rate increases for landfill demolition and items including refrigerators, air conditioners and medical waste.
16 Aug 2023
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Commissioners on Wednesday approved garbage rate increases for landfill demolition and items including refrigerators, air conditioners and medical waste.
16 Aug 2023
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An excessive heat warning is in effect through Sunday in the Salem area. Here’s where you can access some air conditioning and hydration.
14 Aug 2023
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An excessive heat warning is in effect through Sunday in the Salem area. Here’s where you can access some air conditioning and hydration.
14 Aug 2023
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