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Exposure to wildfire smoke is linked with higher risk of dementia, UW study shows
We'll hear from the study's lead author about how wildfire smoke can affect our brains and body.
Smog alert lifted for Portland-Vancouver metro area, smoke advisory still in effect
The Southwest Clean Air Agency and Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued air quality alerts due to smoke and ozone pollution reaching unhealthy levels.

Oregon wineries and vineyards seek $100M from PacifiCorp for 2020 wildfire smoke damage
In the latest lawsuit to hit the utility over the fires, some 30 wineries and vineyards in the Willamette Valley accused PacifiCorp of negligence and requested over $100 million in damages.
2 concerts in Bend canceled due to wildfire smoke
Smoke from wildfires in Canada and Eastern Oregon have degraded air quality across Oregon the past few days.

Science & Environment
Central Oregon overcome with wildfire smoke, unhealthy air conditions
Officials advise those living in the affected area to stay indoors as much as possible.

Wildfire smoke causing more frequent bad air days in Oregon, DEQ report shows
Bad air day counts vary greatly by geography, but have increased sharply since 2015 in all of the cities in the report.
Health
A new Oregon Health Authority dashboard offers a way to monitor summertime health hazards
OHA’s new dashboard provides real-time data from emergency departments on heat-related illness, near fatal drownings, wildfire smoke inhalation, and air quality-related respiratory illness.

Weekday Wrap: Wildfire smoke, woodland restoration, an Ashland art exhibition and SOU’s giant donation
Air quality advisories, a study on transgender identities and growth at the Eugene Airport. It's all part of our Weekday Wrap of reporting from across the Pacific Northwest.

Wildfire smoke can change the atmosphere, even a week later
Even when skies appear clear of smoke, authors of a new study say leftover smoke particulates can continue to impact the atmosphere for more than a week.

Southern Oregon keeps breaking records for unhealthy air
Southern Oregon has seen record-breaking levels of wildfire smoke in recent years, leaving residents wondering what the future holds for the region.