Your Thursday evening update on Salem news
Good evening, Salem……
The air you breathe isn’t going to be so good through Thursday night, the state is warning.
The state Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality alert for Salem and other areas of the Willamette Valley.
Here’s part of what the agency put out on Wednesday:
An Air Quality Advisory has been issued due to elevated levels ozone pollution, or smog. High levels of ozone in the lower atmosphere in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels at times through Thursday evening.
DEQ urges residents to protect their health and limit activities that cause pollution during the heat wave. Recommendations include:
•Limit driving by using public transit, carpooling and other
alternative transportation.
•Avoid unnecessary engine idling.
•Refuel vehicles during cooler evening hours.
•Postpone mowing the lawn or using leaf blowers.
•Postpone painting and aerosol spray projects.
Meantime, here is some of the local news from your team at Salem Reporter. Remember, you can see all of our stories anytime you want on our website.
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In recall petitions submitted to the Marion County Clerk, Casity Troutt alleges Ashley Carson Cottingham, Osvaldo Avila and Karina Guzmán Ortiz have been dismissive of parents objecting to policies and…
1 Sep 2022
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In recall petitions submitted to the Marion County Clerk, Casity Troutt alleges Ashley Carson Cottingham, Osvaldo Avila and Karina Guzmán Ortiz have been dismissive of parents objecting to policies and…
1 Sep 2022
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Members of the Marion-Polk County Medical Society helped pull weeds and
1 Sep 2022
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Members of the Marion-Polk County Medical Society helped pull weeds and
1 Sep 2022
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Salem has two returning events on the calendar at city parks in September, hosted by Willamette Vital Health.
1 Sep 2022
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Salem has two returning events on the calendar at city parks in September, hosted by Willamette Vital Health.
1 Sep 2022
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