Author: KGW Staff PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Multnomah County on Tuesday reported its first suspected heat-related death amid a heat wave in Portland that has produced multiple days of triple-digit temperatures. The county medical examiner’s office is investigating the death ...
ROGUE VALLEY, Ore. – As the heat wave continues, one organization is offering free air conditioning units to seniors in the Rogue Valley. Unete says it has teamed up with Oregon Health Authority to give out portable air conditioners to ...
Author: Kale Williams PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — With temperatures expected to reach above 100 degrees for the second straight day on Monday, electric utilities called on their customers to help conserve power to avoid outages. Demand for electricity is expected to spike ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – The heat is concerning for wineries and vineyards this season. When there is consistent heat in vineyards, it can result in grapes and stems closing up. This is not ideal for wine makers, as it stalls their ...
This Healthcare with Heart features Mercy Flights Samuel talking about Heat Exhaustion. He explains what happens that can lead to heat exhaustion and some ways to avoid it. He also outlines the symptoms to watch for. For more Healthcare with ...
PHOENIX, Ore. – With triple digit heat coming to the Rogue Valley, some animal lovers are concerned about the animals at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. About 6 months ago, Jackson County decided that volunteers, who help take care of ...
Author: Kale Williams (KGW) PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Multnomah County has filed a lawsuit seeking billions in damages from 17 of the largest fossil fuel companies over the 2021 heat dome. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in Multnomah County Circuit Court, alleges that ...
SPRAGUE RIVER, Ore. – The small community of Sprague River has lost access to propane which for many residents is their only source of heat. The only store in the rural Klamath County community that sells propane is the Squaw ...
SOUTHERN OREGON, —With record temperatures this week, we’re learning what impact that has on our Rogue Valley vineyards. The vines shut down because of the extreme heat and go into survival mode. This results in the slowing of the development ...
Author: Alma McCarty (KGW), KGW Staff PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — After nearly 100 Oregonians died during the historic heat wave of 2021, leaders were pressed to make changes to ensure more people have access to critical resources like 211info. 211 is ...