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 Friday, January 12. Another death in North Portland.
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
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Mayor Ted Wheeler has declared a local emergency due to the winter weather in the city of Portland. The emergency declaration is effective January 12.“During an