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Portland's second 90+ degree day of 2026 brought heat warnings and a forecasted cooling trend, while ski resorts like Mount Tabor lift up their season pass prices. New restaurant Bon Temps Poulet opens at Gorges Beer Co., and Portland’s Pride stays in July despite calls for change, as gunfire incidents prompt public safety alerts in Southeast Portland.

Portland law enforcement is investigating a deadly shooting in Sandy linked to a domestic disturbance, resulting in multiple fatalities and an officer being shot. Wildfires and heatwaves are looming as Oregon faces resource shortages and officials warn of rising temperatures, while a hidden camera discovery in a Portland diner sparks privacy concerns.

Portland's latest Local Wire update highlights Nathan Lindbloom's third javelin state title and Tayanah Balensifer's historic dual track and field wins, alongside Burnside Bridge's 100th anniversary celebration and a new public safety app. Residents also discuss councilor rankings, a Cinema Unbound fundraiser, and the city's clear, sunny weather forecast.

Portland's latest Local Wire update covers a fire in North Portland’s floating home community, the closure of PacificSource Health Plans in Oregon, and growing tensions over data centers in a small county. The episode also highlights gardening tips and the expansion of Portland’s tool libraries.

Portland firefighters are battling multiple floating homes on fire along the Columbia River and responding to a blaze in North Portland that destroyed eight homes. The city also faces concerns over declining school vaccination rates and a hit-run incident that left a pedestrian critically injured, alongside the mourning of beloved musician Mark LaRue Todd.

Portland's weather forecast warns of thunderstorms and hail in the Cascades and Hood River Valley, with partly cloudy skies and a 20% chance of storms today. City officials announce new pool safety rules requiring adult supervision for children under 14, while Portland's City Council bans police mask-wearing during public interactions.

Portland authorities have identified the man killed in a shooting near Alberta Street in Southeast Portland, while the City Council moved to rename Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard to Campesinos Boulevard. A major grocery chain also announced price cuts on thousands of items to boost affordability for families.

Portland's episode covers a chemical implosion in Southwest Washington with two deaths, Oregon's transportation funding crisis due to gas tax shortfalls, and a controversial ballot initiative to criminalize hunting and fishing. It also explores a mysterious kayaker linked to Portland through pollen analysis.

Portland's episode covers an ammonia leak at Townsend Farms in Fairview, a $1 million payout for misconduct by a St. Helens police officer, and a mysterious death in a Canadian bay linked to a woman's possible ties to Portland. The segment also touches on weather and public safety updates.

Portland's episode covers a fatal shooting in Centennial and East Portland, a house fire in North Portland, and the arrival of Olympic figure skaters Alysa Liu and the Chock and Bates duo at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum. It also highlights Oregon State's women's golf team finishing last at the NCAA Championships and two OregonLive columns exploring complex family dynamics.