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Good morning, Portland. Once again, it was too hot yesterday. Temperatures are expected to be in the low 80s today (still too hot, but a little cooler) and perhaps autumn weather will finally follow after that.

And hey, at least we’re still here, even though I was told the rapture was happening yesterday. Maybe it'll happen tomorrow? Or maybe I just wasn't chosen. Things have been looking pretty fire and brimstone lately.

IN LOCAL NEWS:

• Will the plan to replace and expand the current I-5 bridge between Portland and Vancouver ever commence? That's the question for lawmake

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