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Wildfire smoke worsens air quality in parts of Oregon
Klamath County residents have been encouraged to take precautions through at least 10 a.m. Thursday.

Oregon is experiencing more 90-plus degree days
Oregon is getting hotter with the number of 90 degree days on the rise in recent years. A climate science professor at Portland State University says Oregonians can expect to see that trend continue.
Portland metro area counties share where to beat the heat
Instead of opening cooling areas, Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties point to local libraries and pools as spots to cool off.
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Oregonians try to stay cool as they work – and play – through a heat advisory
With temperatures reaching the high 90s, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Willamette Valley.

Where to stay cool in Oregon, Southwest Washington during extreme heat
Heat waves are becoming hotter and happening more often across the United States. In response, local governments and organizations across the region have developed ways to keep people safe.

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Temperatures soar across much of Oregon with few chances to cool off
Oregon is facing abnormally high temperatures this week, raising concerns about the health and safety of people who don’t have access to air conditioning, especially in areas of the state beset by wildfire.

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No air conditioning? Here’s how to stay cool in Oregon, Southwest Washington during a heat wave
A heat wave, or extreme heat, is a period of abnormally hot weather typically lasting more than two days. In extreme heat your body works extra hard to maintain a normal temperature. Without any relief, extreme heat can be deadly.
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How to recognize and prevent heat-related illnesses as temperatures rise in Oregon
Heat-related illnesses can affect anyone. Officials say prolonged exposure to extreme heat without relief can cause health issues ranging from mild to severe and, in some cases, even death.
Portland, the Columbia Gorge and Willamette Valley are going to be dangerously hot this week
Temperatures are warming up across Portland with forecasters saying conditions could reach the mid-90s beginning Sunday. Temperatures are expected to get even hotter next week.

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Kerr County struggled to fund flood warnings. Under Trump, it’s getting even harder
Kerr County applied for federal grants to build a warning system to protect residents from flash floods. Under the Trump administration, that kind of funding is drying up.