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Scorching summer tests states workplace heat rules

PORTLAND, Ore. — When a record-breaking heat wave settled over the Pacific Northwest in late July, it didn't take long for high temperatures to test the effectiveness of new state safety rules aimed at addressing the effects of climate change on both indoor and outdoor workers.

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Portland officials warn of ‘rainbow’ fentanyl that looks like children’s chalk

Multicoloured fentanyl variety is fatal in ‘absolutely miniscule’ quantities

The Independent UK

Portland District Health reopens birthing suites after five-month closure due to midwife shortage

Portland District Health hit the headlines when it closed its maternity suite in March. Five months on, it is reopening the ward — with a warning.

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Troopers astonished by who showed up for firearms training

Oregon State Police Troopers were astonished recently to discover a deer “just casually eating away” during firearms training near Portland.

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'We're triaging': Cops combat violent crime as ranks dwindle

In Portland, Oregon, the police chief recently pulled detectives from cold case and assault units to backfill the homicide unit, which is overwhelmed by a spike in gun violence

The Independent UK

Mexico Recovers Hundreds Of Priceless Treasures From The United States

The treasures were handed over to Mexico's consulate in Portland, Oregon, by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office.

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At least 14 potential heat deaths in Oregon after hot spell

Oregon authorities are investigating four additional deaths potentially linked to last week's heat wave, bringing the total number of suspected hyperthermia deaths to 14

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Seattle, Portland set heat duration records during hot snap

Seattle and Portland, Oregon, set records Sunday for most consecutive days of high temperatures and authorities in Oregon investigated more possible heat-related deaths

The Independent UK

Dangerous Pacific Northwest heat wave suspected in 6th death

Authorities in the Portland, Oregon, region said they would keep cooling shelters open through Sunday night as a heat wave brought scorching weather to the normally temperate region

The Independent UK

'Very hot' - heat duration records cold fall in Northwest

Extreme heat is forecast to stretch through the weekend in the Pacific Northwest and authorities are investigating whether triple-digit temperatures were to blame for the deaths of at least four people

The Independent UK

Temperatures could hit triple digits again in Northwest

Heat wave duration records could be broken in the Pacific Northwest this week and authorities are expanding capacity at some cooling centers as temperatures near triple digits are forecast to extend into the weekend

The Independent UK

Seattle sets heat record amid sweltering PNW temperatures

The heatwave is expected to last into the coming weekend

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Records fall as Northwest swelters under multiday heat wave

Free transportation to cooling centers and garbage pickup well before sunrise are among the steps being taken in the Pacific Northwest as the region hits the peak of a multiday heatwave

The Independent UK

Northwestern US heat wave could have hottest day on Tuesday

The temperatures in Portland, Oregon, could top 100 degrees Fahrenheit on Tuesday amid the hottest stretch of a week-long heat wave in the Pacific Northwest region that rarely experiences such scorching weather

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Heat wave to hit Pacific Northwest a year after deadly event

The Pacific Northwest is bracing for a major heat wave, with temperatures forecast to top 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 Celsius) in some places this week as climate change fuels longer hot spells in a region where such events were historically uncommon

The Independent UK

Amid spike in shootings, Portland unveils new initiative

Gripped by gun violence that’s affecting cities across the nation, the mayor of Portland, Oregon, has issued a new emergency declaration with the goal of reducing gun killings by at least 10% over the next two years

Irish Mirror

'DB Cooper: Where are you?' viewers are all asking the same question as Netflix show grips world

The Netflix hit is about the 50 year search for the infamous D.B. Cooper, the pseudonym for a well-dressed hijacker who took over a Northwest Airlines passenger flight from Portland to Seattle in November, 1971

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Portland doctor Abraham Stephanson pleads guilty to another charge in Melbourne court

The actions of Portland doctor Abraham Stephanson, who told his patients he needed money to help his sick dad, have been described by a judge as "very cynical" after he spent the cash on gambling instead.

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Damian Lillard refutes report Blazers owner Jody Allen refused to take his call

Chris Haynes: Damian Lillard to @YahooSports on report that Portland Trail Blazers owner Jody Allen refused to take his call: pic.twitter.com/PMQqncIwWg Source: Twitter @ChrisBHaynes What's the buzz on Twitter? Sean Highkin @ highkin For ...

The Independent UK

Senators decry lack of federal safety assessment of tear gas

Questions posed about the safety of tear gas remain unanswered, even after more than a dozen U.S. senators asked a congressional watchdog to look into the issue

The Independent UK

Portland man charged with attacking father and 5-year-old daughter because he thought they were Japanese

Dylan Kesterson has pleaded not guilty to charges

Evening Standard

Laura Veirs - Found Light review: A soundtrack for post-breakup entanglement

The Portland singer-songwriter’s new album is far from a glorious whoop of freedom

Dublin Live

YouTuber's appeal to find 'one of a kind' tricycle 'lost at Dublin Airport'

In an emotional video to his followers, he said: "I am begging"

Boston Herald

Jay Groome ‘on a mission’ as Red Sox prospect continues to dream for big-league opportunity

PORTLAND, Maine — Jay Groome learned a valuable lesson as he worked back from the Tommy John surgery he had in 2018: Patience.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Full breakdown of Portland’s LIV Golf Invitational Series prize money payout

The winner earned $4 million while last place was 34 shots behind the leader and took home $120,000.

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