During the heat of a long fire season, the reds and purples of the rainbow take on a more ominous meaning.
Unhealthy air levels are 151 to 200 and are indicated by red. Very unhealthy levels are shown through purple hues when the air quality increases to levels between 201 to 300, and hazardous levels are maroon with air quality levels being 301 to 500.
The biggest concern during days filled with smoke is what particles are being left behind in your respiratory system?
Grant money from the American Rescue Plan Act is about to run out, and some day care centers are facing a financial cliff.
R and R Northwest has been working to bridge their worker need for day care with day care centers' need for support.