August fog

Devices in LaCrosse and Rosalia deemed the air "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" Tuesday due to smoke from wildfires in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia and Alberta.

The improvement followed designations in the red zone for "Unhealthy" on Monday and last week.

As deemed by the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE), those in "Sensitive Groups," such as people with asthma, respiratory infection, diabetes, lung or heart disease, or who have had a stroke, are advised to limit time spent outdoors. Those with health conditions may experience worsened symptoms, and healthy people may...