Smoke

Wildfire smoke is sending more Idahoans to the doctor. A St. Luke's physician discusses the health risks of wildfire smoke, who is most vulnerable and why smoke exposure can affect more than the lungs.

Wildfire season is in full swing, and smoke from Central Oregon and Washington fires is funneling into Western Idaho, filling the air across the Treasure Valley.

After another historic wildfire season, scientists from across the region will gather virtually to discuss what to do about the health impacts of wildfire smoke.

The report found that average occupancy rates at campgrounds in the West dropped by 1.3 percentage points when smoke was bad—driving concerns about public health.

An active fire season this year is bringing smoke and fire danger to Idaho. Reporter Lindsey Schmidt looks at a few ways to help you protect your home.

This year was historic for wildfires. Smoke from western states was detected across the United States and as far as Europe. As climate change continues to…

This interview originally aired Sept. 15, 2020.For folks in the fire science world, the smoke that has engulfed most of the western United States is not…

For folks in the fire science world, the smoke that has engulfed most of the western United States is not surprising. As climate change, years of poor…

Last week, Idaho had mostly clear skies and acceptable air quality. But over the weekend, smoke from major West coast fires started to slink in."Basically…

For days now, wildfire smoke has degraded the air quality in much of the Mountain West, and that unhealthy air is forcing tough decisions for schools that…