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A Dangerous Heat Wave is Coming. What Resources Are Available for Vulnerable Portlanders?

Whether Multnomah County will open cooling centers has yet to be determined, but there are simple steps you can take to protect yourself.
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Temperatures in Portland are expected to rise this weekend, with an extreme heat warning in effect from 11 am Sunday to 11 pm Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Saturday could bring highs of 92 degrees and 96 degrees on Sunday. On Monday, temperatures are forecasted to soar to 99 degrees. Local governments are […]

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Advocates Reject Zenith Energy Investigation in Letter Delivered to Mayor’s Office

An “artificially narrowed scope” predetermined the outcome of city-led investigation, letter says.
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Local environmental advocates remain frustrated with Mayor Keith Wilson over his handling of Zenith Energy, saying he has not kept his promise to revoke the Houston-based fossil fuel company’s land use credentials if the city found it violated the law. A small group of environmental advocates gathered at Portland City Hall Monday to deliver a […]

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