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Your Tuesday evening update on Salem news

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Good evening, Salem.

You’re not imagining that smell of smoke in the air.

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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.

Here are some of today’s stories. Catch all of our latest stories on our website anytime.

Salem air hits unhealthy levels due to smoke, haze as heat wave persists
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.
Salem air hits unhealthy levels due to smoke, haze as heat wave persists
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.
Man accused of setting Willamette Queen riverboat adrift
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…
Man accused of setting Willamette Queen riverboat adrift
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…
UPDATE: Marion County commissioners approve raising certain garbage rates 
Commissioners on Wednesday approved garbage rate increases for landfill demolition and items including refrigerators, air conditioners and medical waste.
UPDATE: Marion County commissioners approve raising certain garbage rates 
Commissioners on Wednesday approved garbage rate increases for landfill demolition and items including refrigerators, air conditioners and medical waste.
Where to stay cool in Salem as temperatures hit triple-digits
An excessive heat warning is in effect through Sunday in the Salem area. Here’s where you can access some air conditioning and hydration.
Where to stay cool in Salem as temperatures hit triple-digits
An excessive heat warning is in effect through Sunday in the Salem area. Here’s where you can access some air conditioning and hydration.

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