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Fans cheer on Portland Thorns at Providence Park despite heat for 1-0 win against San Diego
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - As temperatures climbed into dangerous territory Friday, fans of the Portland Thorns climbed the steps of Providence Park to support their team. “We’re excited and the girls are excited. We brought our team up from Salem to see the Thorns win,” said Josh Kerr, who was standing in the shade outside the stadium waiting for game time. “It’s 102 degrees out so you got to find any shade you can until you get inside.”
July 4: Welcome to two communities celebrating the day
A cool morning gave way to a much warmer afternoon, but that didn’t deter folks in Canby and Molalla from enjoying a little Independence Day cheer. In fact, for many, the weather was secondary to simply getting out, saluting America and letting the July 4 spirit wash over everyone and everything. “It’s just pretty special to be out here today and enjoying some holiday magic,” said Stephen Hanson, of Canby....
NWS: Excessive heat alert extended through Monday
The National Weather Service out of Portland has extended the ‘Excessive Heat Warning‘ along the Willamette Valley through Monday, July 8. Dangerously hot temperatures are expected to take much of the Pacific Northwest through the start of next week. Afternoon and early evening temperatures will likely climb into the triple-digits on Friday and continue through Monday, July 8. Even after the excessive heat warning ends Monday evening, temperatures will still...
150-year-old historic Wilkes House demolished amid preservation efforts in Banks
A 150-year-old historic house came crumbling down Friday, July 5, in Banks, marking the latest chapter in a battle between preservation and development in rural Washington County. Cars stopped and residents watched on the side of the road as an excavator tore down the historic Wilkes House — a home built by the first permanent Euro-American settlers in the area who trekked the Oregon Trail in 1845. The site’s fate...
A dangerous heat wave is scorching much of the US. Weather experts predict record temperatures
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A slow-moving and potentially record-setting heat wave is spreading across the Western U.S., the National Weather Service said, sending many residents in search of a cool haven from the dangerously high temperatures. The Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S. are also sweltering, with oppressive heat and humidity expected to last through Saturday.
Surfers have safety advice as heat drives crowds to Oregon's treacherous ocean waters
NEWPORT, Ore. (KATU) — Triple-digit temperatures in the cities mean one thing on the Oregon coast, people are going to be flocking out to enjoy some reprieve from the heat. But don’t let the water's seemingly calm appearance fool you. Every year the Oregon, Washington and northern California coastlines take two or three lives when people get swept out to sea.
Cascade Lifestyle Group Ranks as No. 1 Small Team in Oregon for Coldwell Banker Bain
The Cascade Lifestyle Group led by Kristi Kaufman and Catherine Scanland, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Property Specialists and real estate brokers affiliated with the Bend office of Coldwell Banker Bain, has ranked as the No. 1 small team in Oregon for Coldwell Banker Bain based on their 2023 sales volume.
Hiker hit by falling rock near Bonneville dam
MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV) - A woman was hit by a falling rock while she was hiking near the Bonneville Dam on Friday, according to authorities. According to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, the hiker was less than a mile up the trail at Wahclella Falls. A caller to...
Beaverton extends cooling shelter operations through Monday as high temperatures remain
With high heat continuing in the forecast, Beaverton is extended its cooling center operations at least through Monday, July 8. The Beaverton City Library (12375 S.W. Fifth St.) and the Murray Scholls Branch (11200 S.W. Murray Scholls Place, Suite 102) will remain open the public during normal hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at the main branch; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Murray Scholls (closed...
1870s Oregon farmhouse torn down for proposed water treatment facility
Despite preservationists’ efforts, the 1870s Wilkes House, which was one of Washington County’s rare surviving Oregon Trail homes, was torn down Friday to make way for the city of Banks’ water treatment plant to serve the proposed 30-acre Sunset View at West Banks residential and commercial development.
LIST: Daytime cooling centers in Portland, Vancouver, Salem metro areas amid heat wave
Daytime cooling shelters are opening up across the Portland, Vancouver and Salem metro areas on Friday amid an ongoing heat wave across the region, which is expected to see triple-digit temperatures starting Friday.
Bay clamming reopens statewide, mussels reopen on south coast
Bay clamming is now open statewide and mussel harvest reopens from Coos Bay north jetty to the California border the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced today. Two consecutive tests showed biotoxin levels below the closure limit in these areas. People should always call the Shellfish Safety Hotline (1-800-448-2474) before heading out to harvest shellfish or visit the ODA Recreational Shellfish Biotoxin Closures Webpage. ...
How climate change is affecting Oregon's heat wave
PORTLAND, Ore. — If you think the weather in Oregon over the next week is going to be too hot, Larry O'Neill has some bad news for you. "Right now, this is probably the among the coolest climates we'll be in at the rate we're going," he said. O'Neill...
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek declares statewide extreme heat emergency
SALEM, Ore. — With several consecutive days of temperatures at 100 degrees or hotter, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has declared an extreme heat emergency for the entire state. The governor's office is urging people to take every precaution necessary to stay safe and avoid heat-related illnesses and to check on their family and neighbors. Kotek also urged Oregonians to conserve energy and reduce consumption as much as possible to avoid straining the power grid. She also asked people to take extreme caution and preventive measures to reduce the risk of fires.
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