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After a stretch of cooler weather and even some rain, temperatures are expected to rise to dangerous levels on Friday in much of Oregon.
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Temperatures in western Oregon are expected to climb this week, and the heat might stress some urban trees.
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With wildfire season well underway, the Cascades Raptor Center near Eugene said it’s prepared in case a blaze ever threatens its facilities.
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The hubs will be part of the county’s emergency response during smoke or extreme heat events, such as the one that broke several temperature records in Eugene this month.
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EWEB officials say last week’s heat wave saw the highest summertime power usage in nearly two decades.
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Oregon counties have reported 14 deaths throughout the state since July 5 that are potentially due to heat-related causes.
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As Eugene faces a record-breaking heatwave, a volunteer group has tried to help unhoused people stay cool.
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Five people in Multnomah County and two in southwest Oregon have died from suspected heat-related causes
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Much of Oregon is continuing to see record-breaking temperatures, a trend that meteorologists expect to last into the coming week.
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The declaration helps the state move resources and funding to hard-hit communities.
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The utility says they don't anticipate a shortage during this heat wave. But they are anticipating a hotter-than-normal summer which will continue to put a strain on power supplies.
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Forecasters say the Willamette Valley and surrounding areas will see excessive temperatures beginning on Thursday.