Heat

Climate change is pushing up temperatures around the globe, and across Oregon. And that's affecting schools. In places like Portland, the sweltering heat locks high temperatures inside the decades-old school buildings, with some classrooms reaching beyond 90 degrees. School officials and environmental groups say more focus on funding energy-efficient upgrades is needed.

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for much of the Willamette Valley for the next few days.

Oregon’s temperatures are dipping, but last month’s heat wave solidified an unsettling trend: Extreme heat is hitting Oregon’s aging population hard.

There is currently no federal heat law, but states have been passing protections as workers toil in extreme temperatures.

Much of Oregon will see temperatures jump back into at least the high-90s Thursday.

An additional $4 million will help the state relaunch the program to install energy-efficient heating and cooling devices in rental homes, but funds could run out quickly.

Two additional deaths were reported Friday morning by the Oregon State Medical Examiner, bringing the suspected death toll of the July 2024 heat wave to 16.

Ten people in Oregon have died from suspected heat-related illnesses during the heat wave that started last week.

OHA has been dispersing free AC units to Oregonians in need. They also released a statement with tips on keeping cool and reaching out for help.

With temperatures forecasted in the triple-digits this weekend in Oregon, multiple government and nonprofit organizations are opening their doors to help people beat the heat.