Portland issues an Extreme Heat Warning due to soaring temperatures forecasted by the National Weather Service.

The Hawthorne Bridge in Portland will be closed to all traffic for maintenance on the weekend of August 23-25, with scheduled closures on Saturday and Sunday evenings.

Councilor Candace Avalos will host the D1 People's Picnic in East Portland on August 24, with food, games, music, and community resources. Mayor Wilson will attend.

Oregon's AG leads a 21-state lawsuit against the Trump administration's alleged unlawful conditions on federal VOCA grants, affecting crime victim support funds.

Gerardo A. Ortiz Henriquez, 24, died in Portland after an e-scooter and truck collision. Henriquez was an e-scooter passenger; the operator survived. Investigations continue, with no arrests or citations yet.

Multnomah County reviews the Preschool for All program's financial framework and gathers community input on universal preschool access for the 2030 goal.

A man was seriously injured in a fire at a Northwest Portland apartment; another resident and a firefighter also sustained injuries. The fire is under investigation, and authorities are seeking information.

A man was arrested for attempted burglary and menacing in a Eugene neighborhood after being found with an exacto knife and mask near a woman's window.

The National Weather Service predicts sunny skies and rising temperatures up to 78°F today in Portland, with a clear and warm week ahead, including a high near 94°F by Friday.

Portland's weather is mostly cloudy at 64°F, with mild conditions and light winds. The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny days with highs around 78°F and clear nights throughout the week.

Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center nurses, represented by ONA, authorized a strike over wages, patient care, and working conditions after 21 months of bargaining.

Portland considers making cooling systems mandatory in rental units to protect against heatwaves after deadly 2021 event, with efforts led by Commissioner Avalos.

Oregon State Police investigate a murder-suicide in Josephine County involving five deaths, including three children, with Chad Scott Behee identified as the suspected shooter.