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Smokey skies in Estacada, Oregon, during last year s historic wildfires. NATHAN HOWARD / GETTY IMAGES Good afternoon, Portland! Here s the latest on local news, national news, and a little bit of fun. In local news: • We start with some truly sobering news: County officials have identified 45 deaths in Multnomah County related to excessive heat since Friday, June 25. According to the Multnomah County Medical Examiner Program, the people ranged in age from 44 to 97, and many were found alone without air conditioning or a fan. The preliminary cause of death for all 45 people is hyperthermia, or an abnormally high body temperature. • And though the heatwave has cooled down a bit, the persistent hot and dry conditions have prompted Gov. Kate Brown to declare a state of emergency due to the threat of wildfires throughout Oregon. The order allows the Oregon Department of Forestry, state fire marshal, and the Oregon Office of Emergency Management to utilize equipment and personnel

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