The Portland Housing Bureau exceeded its affordable housing goal, creating 1,551 homes with the $258.4M bond, surpassing the 1,300 target set in 2016.

Multnomah County Board voted to keep current Preschool for All tax thresholds, deferring inflation adjustments. The program is expanding and has reached priority populations, with a goal of universal access by 2030.

The National Weather Service in Portland has issued an extreme heat warning, predicting temperatures up to 103°F and advising residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses.

Portland's SW Tichner Drive reopens after crews removed 3,406 tons of debris from a March landslide; further repairs on a damaged catchment wall to continue without road closures.

The Gresham Senior Center in Oregon is a hub of socialization and cool refuge, offering meals, activities, and air conditioning for seniors seeking to escape the heat and avoid isolation.

Medford funds Teen Intervene program in local schools to address teen substance abuse, partnering with OnTrack Rogue Valley and Jackson County Health & Human Services.

A motorcycle crash on Highway 26 in Baker County, Oregon, caused the death of Michael Allen Klaus. No other vehicles were involved. The highway was temporarily closed for investigation.

A young man died in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 20 in Linn County after his Toyota 4Runner rolled, ejecting him. The incident closed the highway for two hours.

A crash in Portland involving a tractor-trailer resulted in one pedestrian dead and another seriously injured; the driver was later detained. Police are investigating and seeking information.

Portland Police arrested individuals for bike theft using a bait bike operation, which also led to the seizure of cocaine and assistance in a shoplifting incident and a homeless encampment disturbance.

Portland's forecast suggests a slight chance of morning rain with a mostly sunny day ahead, high of 77 degrees and light winds. Increasing clouds overnight with a low around 60. Warm days with highs in the 70s to 90s expected throughout the week.

The Morrison Bridge is facing eastbound lane closures on August 18-20 due to repair works aimed at strengthening infrastructure and allowing heavier vehicles to cross.

Roadwork begins on SE Washington Street in Portland, lasting seven days with possible weekend work, causing traffic delays and requiring alternate routes.