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Air Quality Alert Continues for Spokane Valley

Sunday, August 2, 2026

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An air quality alert remains in effect for Spokane Valley through Monday, according to the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency. The alert was extended due to worsening smoke conditions from regional wildfires, with air quality expected to significantly deteriorate tonight and Monday as winds carry smoke into the area. The Spokane Regional Health District advises residents to stay indoors, avoid outdoor activities, and use N95 masks if outside. Clean air spaces are available at local libraries, malls, and movie theaters. The agencies recommend keeping windows closed and using HEPA filters to reduce indoor pollution. The alert follows Washington State’s Emergency Wildfire Smoke Rule, requiring employers to limit worker exposure when PM2. 5 levels reach certain thresholds. Residents can check real-time air quality at airnow.gov or spokanecleanair.org. The Spokane Regional Health District and Clean Air Agency provide additional resources at SmokeReadySpokane.org and SRHD’s wildfire smoke webpage.

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An air quality alert remains in effect for Spokane Valley through MondayNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The air quality alert was extended due to worsening smoke conditions from regional wildfires“Smoke from local and regional fires is expected to increaseSPOKANE, Wash.—An air quality alert remains in place for the region. Air quality is expected to significantly deteriorate tonight and Monday as westerly and northwesterly winds bring more smoke from regional fires into the Spokane area, according to the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency (Spokane Clean Air).”
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Air quality is expected to significantly deteriorate tonight and Monday“Air quality is expected to significantly deteriorate tonight and Monday as westerly and northwesterly winds bring more smoke from regional fires into the Spokane area, according to the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency (Spokane Clean Air).”
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Winds are carrying smoke into the area“Smoke from local and regional fires is expected to increaseSPOKANE, Wash.—An air quality alert remains in place for the region. Air quality is expected to significantly deteriorate tonight and Monday as westerly and northwesterly winds bring more smoke from regional fires into the Spokane area, according to the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency (Spokane Clean Air).Stay Aware of the Air Quality Range & Plan AccordinglyPlease visit airnow.gov or spokanecleanair.org for hourly updates on the air quality levels.”
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The Spokane Regional Health District advises residents to stay indoors“Stay Indoors Reduce the amount of time spent outdoors. Avoid vigorous outdoor activities.”
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The Spokane Regional Health District advises residents to avoid outdoor activities“Stay Aware of the Air Quality Range & Plan AccordinglyPlease visit airnow.gov or spokanecleanair.org for hourly updates on the air quality levels. Statewide air quality information is also available at Washington Smoke Blog.According to L&I’s Emergency Wildfire Smoke Rule, employers are required to take steps to limit workers’ exposure to smoke when smoke particulates, known as PM2.5, reach certain levels.Visit L&I’s website to learn more.Stay IndoorsReduce the amount of time spent outdoors. Avoid vigorous outdoor activities.”
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The Spokane Regional Health District advises residents to use N95 masks if outside“If one must be outside, it is advised to wear a properly fitted N95 mask, not fabric or surgical masks. See SRHD’s resource on how to put on an N95 correctly.”
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Clean air spaces are available at local libraries“Clean air spaces can be found at local libraries, malls and movie theaters.”
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Clean air spaces are available at local malls“Clean air spaces can be found at local libraries, malls and movie theaters.”
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Clean air spaces are available at local movie theaters“Clean air spaces can be found at local libraries, malls and movie theaters.”
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The agencies recommend keeping windows closed“Keep windows and doors closed.”
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The agencies recommend using HEPA filters to reduce indoor pollution“Keep windows and doors closed. Use a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter to reduce indoor air pollution. Make a do-it-yourself box fan filter.”
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The alert follows Washington State’s Emergency Wildfire Smoke RuleNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Employers are required to limit worker exposure when PM2.5 levels reach certain thresholds“According to L&I’s Emergency Wildfire Smoke Rule, employers are required to take steps to limit workers’ exposure to smoke when smoke particulates, known as PM2.5, reach certain levels.”
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Residents can check real-time air quality at airnow.gov“Please visit airnow.gov or spokanecleanair.org for hourly updates on the air quality levels.”
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Residents can check real-time air quality at spokanecleanair.org“Please visit airnow.gov or spokanecleanair.org for hourly updates on the air quality levels.”
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The Spokane Regional Health District and Clean Air Agency provide additional resources at SmokeReadySpokane.org“For more information and resources on wildfire smoke and your health:SmokeReadySpokane.orgSpokane Regional Health District Wildfire SmokeSpokane Regional Clean Air Agency Wildfire SmokeStatewide smoke and fire informationL&I Wildfire Smoke Requirements & PoliciesAbout Spokane Regional Health DistrictSpokane Regional Health District is a leader and partner in public health by protecting, improving and promoting the health and well-being of all people through evidence-based practices. SRHD is one of 35 local public health agencies serving Washington state’s 39 counties. Visit srhd.org for comprehensive, updated information about SRHD and its triumphs in making Spokane a safer and healthier community. About Spokane Clean AirOur job is to ensure that people in Spokane County have clean air to breathe. We monitor air quality for key pollutants to know how clean the air is and where to focus our resources. We implement programs to improve air quality; we enforce federal, state, and local air quality laws; and we encourage individuals to make clean air choices. Learn more about us at SpokaneCleanAir.org.”
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SRHD’s wildfire smoke webpage provides additional resources“For more information and resources on wildfire smoke and your health:SmokeReadySpokane.orgSpokane Regional Health District Wildfire SmokeSpokane Regional Clean Air Agency Wildfire SmokeStatewide smoke and fire informationL&I Wildfire Smoke Requirements & PoliciesAbout Spokane Regional Health DistrictSpokane Regional Health District is a leader and partner in public health by protecting, improving and promoting the health and well-being of all people through evidence-based practices. SRHD is one of 35 local public health agencies serving Washington state’s 39 counties. Visit srhd.org for comprehensive, updated information about SRHD and its triumphs in making Spokane a safer and healthier community. About Spokane Clean AirOur job is to ensure that people in Spokane County have clean air to breathe. We monitor air quality for key pollutants to know how clean the air is and where to focus our resources. We implement programs to improve air quality; we enforce federal, state, and local air quality laws; and we encourage individuals to make clean air choices. Learn more about us at SpokaneCleanAir.org.”