Heat Wave

Portland could see record breaking temperatures over the weekend, with weather conditions similar to the deadly heat dome event in 2021, which prompted swift action from city and local organizations to help residents. But some say more needs to be done.

Daily high temperatures Friday through Monday could be 25 to 30 degrees above normal, but rivers are still extremely cold and moving fast.

A new Oregon State University study shows an increased number of traumatic injuries on the job as the temperature rises, with rates higher among agriculture and construction workers.

New research out of UCLA says the Pacific Northwest's extreme heat wave last summer was an event that should have only happened once in 10,000 years and was likely hotter because of climate change.

At least 12 Oregon cities just experienced the warmest temperatures on record for July and August.

From Arizona to Washington state, forecasters warn of "possibly record breaking" heat with little relief overnight, lasting past Labor Day. California may need to ask residents to conserve power.

Sunday marked Portland’s seventh consecutive day with recorded temperatures at or above 95 degrees, breaking a previous record set in 1981.

Reporting by the Salem Statesman-Journal reveals significant delays with getting AC units to low-income, at risk Oregon residents amid the summer heat.

New state rules require access to water, shade and breaks on hot days, but some workers say they’re still laboring in unsafe conditions as temperatures hit triple digits this week.

The Oregon Health Authority partnered with the Oregon Department of Human Services to deliver air conditioning units to residents to prevent heat-related illness.