SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane was ranked one of top five cities with the worst air quality for most of Monday. Now things have improved significantly.
Spokane's air quality has improved to "unhealthy for some groups" on Tuesday. Monday began with hazardous conditions.
The top five cities with the worst air quality are all in the Northwest and four are in Washington, according to Environmental Protection Agency website AirNow. They include: Pendleton, Oregon; Bellingham, Washinton, Cheeka Peak, Washington; Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, Washington; and Bremerton-Silverdale-Bainbridge Island, Washington.
The air quality index is sitting close to 130 on Tuesday morning, according to the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency. "Unhealthy for some groups" means the general public is not likely to be affected and sensitive groups might still experience some health effects.
City officials canceled Ultimate Sports Camp, Adventure Camp and Mobile Recreation on Monday, along with outdoor athletic events.
Tuesday's Riverfront Eats was also canceled in anticipation of poor air quality.
City officials said all Riverfront Park attractions closed Monday due to the hazardous air quality, and some garbage and recycling pickup would be delayed until at least Tuesday. Monday's collection area is primarily located in northeast Spokane.
The Riverfront Park attractions have reopened Tuesday, according to City officials.
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In Coeur d'Alene, the air quality is unhealthy on Tuesday morning, according to EPA website AirNow.