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Here are cooling spots around the Portland metro area to beat the heat

With temperatures expected to reach triple digits next week, the city has announced locations and hours for splash pads and misting stations. PORTLAND, Ore....

Whimsical giant troll sculpture made from trash moving into Portland: 'Big and amazing'

The troll sculpture will be on display at the Nordic Northwest campus. It's part of a six-site art exhibition entitled "Northwest Trolls: Way of the...

Burning and campfire restrictions tightened ahead of Oregon heat wave

Multiple governments and agencies have issued or tightened up existing burn bans ahead of an expected string of days hitting 100 degrees or more. ...

Heat wave in Portland next week could tie record for triple-digit temperature days

A July 1941 heat wave currently holds the record of five consecutive days over 100 degrees at PDX. PORTLAND, Ore. — An anticipated stretch...

Providence Bridge Pedal and Stride: Here's what routes to avoid

Portland's signature summer event returns Sunday, Aug. 13, giving the community an opportunity to bike or walk across the city's most iconic bridges. PORTLAND,...

Best places to watch Perseid meteor shower this week in the Portland metro area

The meteor shower is expected to peak Aug. 12 and 13, with the best viewing experience between 1 and 2 a.m., though it will be...

Scappoose fire that killed mother, 2 young children was accidental, investigators say

A family dog and cat were also killed in the fire. Investigators ruled the fire accidental but did not share the exact cause. SCAPPOOSE,...

Gresham rock thrower strikes again, shattering windows of 2 businesses in Gresham

Surveillance video identified the suspect as Garret Fine, who police have repeatedly arrested for breaking windows. He's been released from jail each time. GRESHAM,...

Gov. Kotek says she will convene task force to tackle Portland's economic woes

The task force will meet monthly and be co-chaired by Kotek and Dan McMillan, president of Portland-based insurance company The Standard. PORTLAND, Ore. —...

Heat wave could bring triple-digit temperatures to Portland next week

Highs in the Willamette Valley could spike between 100 and 105 degrees on Tuesday and Wednesday, KGW meteorologist Rod Hill said. PORTLAND, Ore. —...

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