The weekend is officially here! It's going to be a hot one, but it's still the weekend. Let's make the most of it. Here's what's happening today.

Like I said, it's going to be HOT. Blazing sun and a high temp of 101. Keep to the shade my friends.

Here are the top five stories in Portland today:

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Have a great weekend, peeps. I wish you luck with staying cool. I'll be back here next week to tell you everything I know about Portland. Well, maybe not everything.

About me: Doctor, educator and now a writer/artist, I'm just chillin' in Portland, OR with my wife, our ferrets, our chickens and our goats.

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