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Trucks lined the side of Interstate 84 in Troutdale on Tuesday night after state highway officials preemptively closed the freeway at the entrance to the Columb

As the region braces for more winter weather, officials in Washington County are investigating the death of a Tigard resident.CONTINUING COVERAGE | Second suspe

Updated: 3:30 pm January 16 A weather-related state of emergency has been extended through Wednesday, January 17, as freezing rain is expected Tuesday afternoon, following days of sub-freezing temperatures. The county medical examiner said Tuesday afternoon that two additional people have likely died of hypothermia, bringing the total to four suspected hypothermia death investigations since Friday. The first weather-related death—a man who died in Northeast Portland—was reported Frid...

Multnomah County is putting out a call to action, looking for volunteers to keep doors open as severe weather shelters open across the community."With more site

Multnomah County Medical Examiner has identified a second suspected hypothermia death from the January winter storm.CONTINUING COVERAGE | One dead from likely h

Tens of thousands of Oregon residents are without power following winter storms

The Multnomah County Medical Examiner has reported that at least one person likely died of hypothermia during the January winter storm.Dangerous frigid tempera

Update: Sat, Jan 13, 5 pm: Snowfall and wind are expected to slow down this evening, but temperatures remain perilously cold. After cancelling some MAX segments earlier today due to down trees blocking tracks and power outages, TriMet announced this afternoon that all light rail service will be suspended until further notice. Bus service will continue, but many bus routes are being rerouted due to down trees, wires, and other impediments. TriMet's service alerts updates...

As life threatening cold conditions continue, Multnomah County has expanded with four more warming sites, bringing the total number of shelters to ten.The Multn

Update: Sun, Jan 14, 12:15 pm: Multnomah County announced three additional warming shelters will open Sunday evening, bringing the total number of temporary shelters to 10. The shelters included in the list below will stay open at least through 8 pm Monday. One shelter site previously offered at First Christian Church had to close due to a pipe rupture. Update: Sat, Jan 13, 5 pm: Snowfall and wind are expected to slow down this evening,...