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For years, federal regulations helped drive ozone pollution downward across the country. According to new research, wildfires appear to have reversed that trend.

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New research shows that wildfire smoke has likely reversed positive trends in ozone pollution in our region. The research also highlights the limitations of the national ozone monitoring system.

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Sylvia Thorp + Ricardo Tuz Aviles/ Editor: Adia White

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NOTE: This story was produced by high school students. It must run before the rodeo on July 29 (or the morning of) ]]

INTRO: Women from across the Northwest are traveling to participate in one of the only all-girls rodeos in the region. From the High School Journalism Institute, Sylvia Thorp reports from the Benton County Fairgrounds in Corvallis [Oregon] .

Federal investigators are working to recover the sunken Kenmore Air seaplane that crashed Thursday in the San Juans.

KUOW’s Casey Martin reports.

Oregonians will have a chance to share their thoughts on a proposed increase to Pacific Power rates on Monday. Jefferson Public Radio's Roman Battaglia (buh-TALLY-uh) reports.

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Host lead-in: Unionized state workers are planning a one-day walkout next month. They say the state isn’t working with them to keep wages up with inflation. N-W-P-B’s Lauren Gallup reports.

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The Washington Federation of State Employees is planning to have some state workers walk off the job next month.

Former Governor Gary Locke is going public with his views on the state’s budget and financial management.

With warm temperatures and smoky conditions in the forecast, the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division is reminding workers and employers about staying safe during outdoor work. KLCC’s Zac Ziegler reports:

The largest active fire in Washington has grown to more than 106-thousand acres as of this morning.