Multnomah County Will Wait to Decide Whether to Open Cooling Centers for Weekend Heat Wave
The county plans to hold daily coordination calls during the heat to determine whether cooling centers will be activated later that day.
Oregon Puts Out Stricter Air Quality Guidelines for Outdoor Youth Activities
The agency says the change reflects “increasing scientific evidence” that smoke can harm children’s health at levels lower than previously thought.
We Asked Tweens About the Policy That Made Them Bring Their Parents to the Pool
“It was so fun going to the pool with just nobody being there, just kids,” Seamus says. “But now it’s weird with all the adults there.”
Portland Could Reach 100 Degrees This Weekend
It might seem far-fetched when you look out the window at a chilly drizzle, but Portland will see a steady climb in temperatures throughout the week. Meteorologists advise residents to begin preparing now.
‘This Is Managed Decline’: Transit Advocates Worry of TriMet Doom Loop
As the agency trims services, close observers worry the quality of Portland public transit could erode for the long haul.
PGE Seeks Increased Electricity Rates for Data Centers
The electric utility asked the Oregon Public Utility Commission for a 29% rate increase for data centers and rate decreases for residential and small business customers.
Oregon Leads in Democracy but Falls Behind in Mental Health, Report Finds
Researchers analyzed more than three decades of data, evaluating all 50 states and the District of Columbia.








