09.05.2024

Today’s Forecast

102º | 0% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:38 a.m. | Sunset 7:39 p.m.
Full Weather Report | Traffic Report

🌡️ Too hot to handle

Remembering Portland’s hottest days on record

A white sailboat floats just beyond Portland's Hawthorne Bridge, which features trusses and a vertical lift.

Not even infrastructure was safe during the 2021 heat dome. | Photo by Mark McClure

It’s hot, Portland — and it’s getting hotter.

Daytime highs have only ever reached 100° twice in September — in 1988 and 1944 — but tomorrow and Friday are both expected to reach triple digits. Speaking of sizzling records, we’re staying inside and looking back at some of the headlines on the hottest days we’ve ever had here in the Rose City.

The day the heat set records

Portland’s hottest day on record took place on June 28, 2021, when temperatures hit a record-breaking 116° during the deadly heat dome event. Pavement buckled, streetcar cables melted, and many people who didn’t have AC died. It was the apex of a period that saw all-time records fall the two days prior at 108° and 112°.

That sure puts this weather in perspective (even if it’s still scorching). The closest we’ve come to that temperature this summer was when temps got to 103° on Tuesday, July 9. That date was one of 21 days above average, making it the hottest July on record.

The sun reflects off the blue glass facade of the Ritz-Carlton tower, which stretches upwards into cloudless, blue sky. — High pressure prevented the formation of clouds and maximized solar heating near the summer solstice during the 2021 heatwave.
|
Photo by Mark McClure

How to weather the weather today

Thankfully, we have museums to explore indoors — Portland Art Museum is free on the first Thursday of the month — and underground bars to knock back a cold one.

Don’t forget to check in on our city’s inclement weather resources and take a peek at what the rest of the season has in store for us.

Headlines from June 28, 2021

Asked

What day in history did Portland experience the coldest temperature on record?

A. Feb. 2, 1950
B. Dec. 22, 2008
C. Jan. 17, 2024
D. Dec. 5, 1972

Take a quick cooldown

Events

Thursday, Sept. 5

Annual Dahlia Festival | Thursday, Sept. 5-Sunday, Sept. 29 | 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Swan Island Dahlias, Canby | Free | The country’s largest dahlia grower invites you to explore nearly 40 acres of rainbow-hued blooms representing 370+ varieties.
First Thursdays at World Foods | Thursday, Sept. 5 | 5 p.m. | World Foods | Free | This family-owned market offering local and imported goods is showcasing maker demonstrations, deli happy hours, drinks, and more.
“In the Frail” (Book Launch + Art Exhibit) | Thursday, Sept. 5 | 6-9 p.m. | Honey Latte Cafe | Free | Meet the author of this poetry collection and get your book signed too.
Cirque du Soleil: KOOZA | Thursday, Sept. 5-Sunday, Oct. 6 | Times vary | Portland Expo Center | $36-$294 | Daring acrobatics, hilarious clowning, and universal themes of fear, identity, recognition, and power await you under the big top.

Friday, Sept. 6

Portland Trivia Fridays | Friday, Sept. 6 | 6-8 p.m. | Wonderwood Springs | Free | Enter a whimsical realm created by Portland artist Mike Bennett and test your knowledge during four rounds of trivia with different topics picked every week.
Comedy in the Park | Friday, Sept. 6-Saturday, Sept. 7 | Times vary | Laurelhurst Park | Free | For the last times this summer, lay out a blanket and get comfortable as comics crack their best jokes; content can be R-rated.
Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” and More | Friday, Sept. 6 | 6:30-7:45 p.m. | World Forestry Center - Miller Hall | $42-$55 | Experience Baroque compositions among the gentle glow of hundreds of candles.
The Marley Brothers: The Legacy Tour | Friday, Sept. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater, Ridgefield | $52-$520 | Stir it up with reggae royalty.

Saturday, Sept. 7

PDX Yard Share | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Locations vary | Free | Reduce food waste and pick up homegrown produce by exploring a map of local participants around the city.

Plan your weekend

Click here to have your event featured.

News Notes

Biz

U.S. Bancorp Tower is losing its namesake occupant. U.S. Bank will leave the skyscraper commonly referred to as Big Pink, moving hundreds of employees out of downtown Portland by the end of the year as part of a “new workforce strategy companywide.” No changes to branch services are expected. (Portland Business Journal)

Community

Approx. 150 qualified residents in the Cully neighborhood may soon pay less for electricity thanks to 2,200+ solar panels in Northeast Portland, a joint project between Bonneville Environmental Foundation and environmental justice nonprofit Verde. PDX Community Solar could reduce their bills by 30% to 45% as soon as October. (OPB)

Try This

Do you enjoy wine? Have you wondered what the inside of a Tesla Cybertruck looks like? You can indulge both interests with Cyber Wine Tours, a company that shuttles customers around the vineyards and tasting rooms of Ridgefield, WA. There are nine pick-up locations available and a gourmet lunch is provided.

Real Estate

Architect Van Evera Bailey was known for developing the Northwest Regional style, incorporating natural elements and even putting houses up on stilts. One of his builds is for sale in Dunthorpe — not far from Lewis & Clark College — offering rough-fir vaulted ceilings that draw your eye out to the forest and views of Mount Hood. (Portland Monthly)

Keep Portland Weird

You know the slogan, you may even embody the sentiment, but now, there is an official date to unabashedly let your freak flag fly. The city has officially proclaimed Saturday, Sept. 7 as Keep Portland Weird Day, which also happens to coincide with the inaugural Portland Weird Fest at Oaks Amusement Park.

Health

“Pain reprocessing therapy.” It’s a technique that one Portland doctor is utilizing to help patients suffering from chronic pain, often associated with long COVID, by addressing the brain’s misinterpretation of signals it receives from the body. (KGW)

Sports

After a surprisingly shaky win against Idaho, the Oregon Ducks need to beat Boise State by at least two touchdowns said Spencer McLaughlin on Locked On’s daily podcast. Doing so will help soothe fans’ concerns for the rest of the season and help right the ship from a national perspective.

Plan Ahead

🎸 A block party decades in the making

Celebrate two decades of Portland’s ‘original independent hotel’

Alternating images show Jupiter Hotel and a concert at the hotel.

Some big-name bands have taken to the stage in the last two decades. | Photos courtesy of Jupiter Hotel

An iconic boutique hotel is celebrating 20 years along East Burnside Street.

The Jupiter Hotel opened in 2004 as a converted motor lodge with a mid-century vibe that quickly became a hub for arts and culture in the Buckman neighborhood, welcoming “creatives of all creeds” through its doors and to Doug Fir Lounge over the decades.

To celebrate its independent hospitality, all are invited to a free block party on Saturday, Sept. 28, 1-6:30 p.m., which will spill into the street — Let’s Be Friends, a BIPOC maker and artist market, will also take over the second floor of Jupiter NEXT. You’ll find beverages from Straightaway Cocktails and food trucks like MidCity SmashBurger.

Portland-based rock band Blitzen Trapper will headline musical performances from local acts, including Pura Vida, Blossom, DJ Anjali, and MAITA. P:ear will be the event’s nonprofit partner.

The Buy

The Buy 9.05.24 (Affiliate)

A bottle of Sol de Janeiro’s Cheirosa 76 Perfume. The limited edition fall scent features notes of jasmine, amber, and black currant.

More worth The Buy

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Ben

From the editor

When you think of the best ice cream in Portland, chances are a few of these shops come to mind. You can vote to help certify your favorite as the crème de la crème, but you better act fast — the survey will melt away on Tuesday, Sept. 10.

Missed our previous newsletter?

›

Send Us A Scoop, Question, or Feedback

›

Advertise with us to stand out.

›

Games | Crossword, Sudoku, and More

›

Content marked with an * is paid advertising. Content marked with an ^ is created by our content studio. The company may also generate commission from affiliate links in the newsletter.

Change your preferences or unsubscribe here.

P.O. Box 2505, Greenville, SC 29602

ADVERTISE | CAREERS | ETHICS | PRIVACY | THE BUY