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A look back at the record-breaking wildfire smoke that hit Washington in September 2020.

Halfway through this year of pandemic and upheaval, summer brings much to do — and appreciate.

Our new air quality monitoring site promises to be faster, easier to use and more informative.

Wildfire season is almost here. Learn how to get #SmokeReady2020 and protect yourself and your family from the health effects of wildfire smoke.

May 4-8 is the 14th annual Air Quality Awareness Week. This year’s theme is “Better Air, Better Health.”

In December 2019, Gov. Jay Inslee directed us to develop consistent, comprehensive standards for evaluating greenhouse gas emissions from major new projects.

Central and Eastern Washington should take these steps to prepare for dust storms every spring through fall.

Washington state reached its 2020 goal of having 50,000 zero-emission electric vehicles on the road in September 2019.

Near the Tri-Cities, southwest winds pick up dust and send it through Kennewick and into Wallula at times.

The widespread drought in Washington and climbing temperatures mean that a major blaze could come at any time.