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State workplace safety officials plan to protect employees from indoor heat this summer. But due to cost concerns, a separate rule is in the works for state prisons that will take more time.
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The state was on the cusp of making new rules to protect people who work in places like warehouses from dangerous heat. A last-minute shake-up leaves workers wondering if they'll be safe come summer.
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State researchers offer recommendations on how schools can become more heat-resilient in the face of global warming. Proposed changes to state law could make it easier to build shade structures.
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Oregon could see a much hotter July and August as the region shifts to an El Nino weather pattern later this year.
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Workers from a variety of industries urged Cal/OSHA’s board to quickly pass new rules for hot, indoor workplaces.
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Warm weather is expected to persist this week, with highs in the 80s across much of the state.
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Daily high temperatures Friday through Monday could be 25 to 30 degrees above normal, but rivers are still extremely cold and moving fast.
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A lawsuit attempting to block enforcement of Oregon's new worker protections in extreme heat and smoke events has been dismissed by a federal court.
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Recent hot weather and Oregon’s old school buildings led to an uncomfortable start to the year in many places. Wildfire smoke can add to the discomfort. Here's a look at how schools are responding.
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A new Oregon State University study shows an increased number of traumatic injuries as the temperature rises. The rates are higher among agriculture and construction workers.
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While most Californians are facing record high temperatures, not all communities are impacted equally.
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California power officials said there would not be rolling blackouts Tuesday night despite hitting record power demand as the state struggles under an extreme heatwave.
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At least 12 Oregon cities including Medford and Klamath Falls, just experienced the warmest temperatures on record for July and August.
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From Arizona to Washington state, forecasters warn of "possibly record breaking" heat with little relief overnight, lasting past Labor Day. California may need to ask residents to conserve power.