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Courtesy of the COOPERATIVE INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN THE ATMOSPHERE and the REGIONAL MESOSCALE METEOROLOGY BRANCH/ A satellite image of the Northwest on Aug. 20 at approximately 10 a.m. showing the smoke from regional wildfires. Lingering fires from Washington and active fires in Oregon are some of the largest contributors of smoke.

Courtesy of the COOPERATIVE INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN THE ATMOSPHERE and the REGIONAL MESOSCALE METEOROLOGY BRANCH/ A satellite image of the Northwest on Aug. 20 at approximately 10 a.m. showing the smoke from regional wildfires. Lingering fires from Washington and active fires in Oregon are some of the largest contributors of smoke.

August 20, 2018

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Silver Valley smoke out
August 20, 2018 3:18 p.m.

Silver Valley smoke out

PINEHURST – For roughly three weeks, the Silver Valley and surrounding region have been plagued by excessive smoke and degraded air quality levels. Wildfires burning across Washington, Oregon and Idaho have all contributed to the haze that has limited outdoor recreation and athletics.