Are you ready for wildfire season?

The predictive meteorologists with the Northern Rockies Coordination Center are expecting above-average fire activity for our region in August and September. Things are heating up out there, and July will be over sooner than any of us would like.

As we prep for a potentially bad fire season, and therefore bad smoke season, I have a question: Do you know where your air filters are?

Hopefully, last year you stocked up on efficient furnace filters for your HVAC or HEPA filters for your portable air cleaners and you’re ready for this year. If not, the time to prepare for wildfire smoke is now, my...