Multnomah County Extends State of Emergency, Opens Additional Cooling Centers Amid Heatwave
Multnomah County extends its emergency declaration due to a heatwave and reopens cooling centers, while investigating three suspected heat deaths. Additional services and a wood burning ban are in effect to cope with the high temperatures.
Oregon Issues Air Quality Advisory for Portland-Vancouver, Willamette Valley, and Umatilla Due to Elevated Ozone Levels
The Oregon DEQ, along with other air quality agencies, issued an air quality advisory for several areas due to high ozone levels, advising sensitive populations to limit outdoor activities.












