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Good morning, Portland! It's going to be unseasonably cool today, and we're set to get some rain this morning! This is great news. 😍 Back to the heat next week, and then summer will (hopefully, blessedly) be over soon.

But the news is just getting started. Let's read more now.

IN LOCAL NEWS:

• Multnomah County is planning to test its emergency alert system next week, so don't be alarmed when you get a text and alarm next Thursday (August 14) afternoon around 2 pm. But do try to avoid scheduling an important meeting

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