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Extreme heat warnings throughout Oregon, Southwest Washington prompt officials to open cooling centers

By Kristian Foden-Vencil (OPB) and Staff (OPB)
Aug. 11, 2025 3:06 p.m. Updated: Aug. 12, 2025 12:17 a.m.

Triple-digit temps are expected along both sides of the Oregon Cascades, and stretching east to the John Day Basin and Blue Mountains. In response to the heat, several counties are opening cooling centers.