Spokane's Air Agency Faces Funding Crisis
Update: 2025-12-04
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The Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency, responsible for regulating air pollution, has seen a rise in good air quality days over the past twenty-five years, despite occasional unhealthy days due to wildfires. The agencys work, including inspections and handling citizen complaints, has led to significant reductions in smog-causing carbon monoxide. However, they face funding challenges, with a sixty-five percent reduction in state funds and uncertainty about federal grants. Their primary goal is to maintain their air quality monitoring network and provide accurate information to residents, especially regarding wildfire smoke.
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