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Good Morning, News: Dangerous Heat is Hot,
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Key Points:
- Portland is experiencing a heatwave with temperatures reaching up to 98 degrees, prompting local governments to offer resources to help residents stay cool and check on neighbors.
- Portland Community College's former president Adrien Bennings faces a full investigation by the Oregon Government Ethics Commission over potential conflicts of interest related to a trademarked slogan.
- Several tragic incidents occurred in local waterways over the weekend, including the presumed drowning of St. Helens city administrator John Walsh and the deaths of two teenagers in separate river accidents.
- The Oregonian Editorial Board criticized Portland City Council for refusing to redirect funds from the Portland Clean Energy Fund to non-climate-related projects like hiring more police, despite a controversial poll suggesting some public support.
- Nationally, the US and Iran reportedly have a deal to stop fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while former President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with a mixed-martial arts event at the White House.
