The tree-killing beetle has now spread to five Willamette Valley counties, including a first-ever detection inside a state park.

Portland faces a 93°F Thursday under a Heat Advisory, with patchy smoke expected to clear by evening. Cooler, drier weather arrives over the weekend.

A rare fire whirl in southeast Oregon pulled smoke and flames into a dramatic rotating column as the state endured a punishing wildfire season.

Portland faces another smoky day near 96°F Wednesday, with a Heat Advisory lasting through Thursday night. Cooler, clearer weather arrives this weekend.

Portland is heading into a hot, smoky stretch, with highs near 99 degrees before cooler weather arrives this weekend.

Portland will heat from the upper 80s Monday to near 100 degrees Wednesday as wildfire smoke moves in and a Heat Advisory takes effect.

Portland gets one more mild summer day Sunday before highs surge into the upper 90s Tuesday and Wednesday. Dry winds and possible wildfire smoke add another wrinkle.

The Grasshopper Fire has surged to 23,672 acres with zero containment as Wasco County evacuation zones remain active. Fire officials will brief residents Friday evening in Maupin.

Clouds and a brief chance of midday rain give way to clear skies, then a 93-degree Tuesday in Portland.

Portland gets one more sunny 89-degree day Friday before clouds and cooler weekend temperatures arrive. The thermometer climbs again next week, reaching the low 90s Tuesday.

Portland gets sunny and warm Thursday before a cooler Saturday with a small rain chance. Then temperatures climb again, reaching the low 90s Tuesday.

Portland’s sunny stretch peaks Friday before a brief chance of light rain Saturday. Warmer weather returns early next week.

Sunny Monday with highs near 84°F. Coastal drizzle possible Tuesday.