Portland

I seem to remember at the time everyone was saying "This doesn't sound like a good idea, let's see how that works out for you..."

Well...

"The deflection program—spearheaded by Chair Vega Pederson among other county leaders—would allow people caught using drugs to avoid arrest and possibly walk away without mandated treatment when House Bill 4002 goes into effect on Sept. 1."

So, back to where we were under 110... no punishment and no treatment. How did that work out again?

Originally from https://lemmy.world/post/17482157

Not a bad location. Makes 3 empty lots actually usable, has good access from the freeway so shouldn't be slamming local access.

For those unaware... excessive heat makes the power lines for the MAX expand, which causes slack on the lines, which means trains can't go as fast and there are often power outages.

Make sure you give yourself extra time if you travel by MAX in extreme temperatures.

There are other problems with freezing temps too, ice on the wires and malfunctioning switches. So beware then too!

As of Friday, 3 cooling centers are open until 10 PM, +1 more opening on Saturday.

The decision to open is made on a day by day basis. Heat wave runs until Tuesday now, after having been extended twice.

The cooling centers open Friday, July 5, and Saturday, July 6, noon to 10 p.m.:

Cook Plaza, 19421 S.E. Stark St., Gresham(link is external)

Portland Covenant Church, 4046 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland(link is external)

The Hugo, 6221 N.E. 82nd Ave., Portland

Opening Saturday:

Congregation Beth Israel: 1972 N.W. Flanders St., Portland

Multnomah County Library is also extending hours until 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 5 and 6, at the Central (801 S.W. 10th Ave.,(link is external)

Portland(link is external)) and Gresham (385 N.W. Miller Ave., Gresham(link is external)) libraries with bottled water on hand, to provide additional places where people can go during the hottest parts of the day and evening.

"The following are the current record high temperatures for the next couple of days at Portland International Airport:

July 4 – 97 – 1972

July 5 – 98 – 2023

July 6 – 97 – 1960

July 7 – 95 – 2010

July 8 – 98 – 1952

July 9 – 96 – 1985"

No word on cooling centers just yet, I'll keep an eye out!

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/17016778

Northbound on-ramp closures:
Southwest Kruse Way.
Southwest Haines Street.
Southwest Capitol Highway.
Southwest Spring Garden Street.
OR 99W/Barbur Boulevard.

Southbound on-ramp closures:
I-405 on-ramp.
South Harbor Drive on-ramp.

"The decision, first reported by KGW, comes as Portland officials vote on an agreement with Multnomah County on their partnership to reduce homelessness. Portland Commissioner Rene Gonzalez, who is running for mayor, has blasted the county for its policy on tarps and tents, arguing that their distribution harms the city’s “livability and the ability for small businesses to thrive.”"

"The new rules require people who are offered shelter to accept it or face penalties, and it directs homeless individuals that they must keep their camping area tidy if they can’t access shelter. The ordinance scales back the potential of a 30-day stint behind bars for violators to just seven days and emphasizes a preference to offer offenders diversion."