Washington County shared a map and quick tips pointing to libraries, splash pads and fountains as relief during a June heat wave. Local pages list spraygrounds and transit options.

Portland cools to the low 80s Tuesday after weekend triple-digit heat. Warmer weather returns later in the week.

A summer burn ban affecting Gresham and nearby cities starts Monday amid hot, dry conditions.

Portland will see highs near 98°F today under an Extreme Heat Warning. Call 211 for cooling centers and avoid outdoor exertion during peak heat.

An Extreme Heat Warning covers Portland through Tuesday with highs near 100°F and little overnight relief.

BLM and DFPA raised fire danger in the Douglas District; open fires are banned on most BLM lands and time‑limited windows now govern saw and welding work. Check agency orders before heading into the woods.

A dangerous heat wave will push Portland into the 90s and near 100°F Sunday–Tuesday. Overnight lows will offer little relief.

State health officials flagged Lake Billy Chinook after tests found high microcystin levels. Officials warn against swimming and spray-generating water sports in affected areas.

A countywide burn ban in Yamhill County takes effect 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16. Open burning, burn barrels and yard‑debris fires are prohibited.

Nearly half of young Chinook sampled in the upper Klamath River carried a salmon‑killing parasite this spring, and one in five infections were at lethal levels.

Invasive jumping worms are showing up across the Willamette Valley, altering topsoil and worrying gardeners.

State health officials released a draft health consultation after testing found manganese, arsenic, nitrates and coliforms in nearly 60 private wells north of Prineville.

Clear and cool Friday, then a major heat spike arrives Sunday with highs in the upper 90s. An Extreme Heat Warning affects much of the Portland metro.