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Today’s forecast is looking cooler and cloudier, with a high of 78, but be prepared for showers tomorrow. Meanwhile, Burger Week is underway, featuring the world’s most delicious burgers at participating restaurants.
In local news:
– The Portland Trail Blazers reportedly have a new owner, Carolina Hurricanes CEO Tom Dundon, who aims to keep the team in Portland.
– Multnomah County will test its Wireless Emergency Alert system today at 2 pm, making your phone buzz.
– A potential Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake could result in millions of gallons of fuel spilling into the Willamette River. However, there are ways to protect Portland, such as checking out “Stop the Spill” from Re:Solve NW.
– The Portland Police have cost the city $22.6 million over five years in legal settlements largely due to violent actions.
– A new study found that Measure 110 did not contribute to overdoses and crime rates as expected by local conservatives, who initially opposed it.
In national/world news:
– King Fool will meet with Vladimir Putin on Friday in Alaska, which could potentially broker a deal to end Russia’s annexation of Ukraine.
– Protests are ongoing in Washington, DC, over Trump’s militarization of the city and ICE agents’ actions. A man was charged with a felony for throwing a submarine sandwich at a Customs and Border Protection agent.
– Taylor Swift joined Travis Kelce for a podcast interview, which sparked mixed reactions from her fans.
– Alex Jones is closer to losing his Infowars broadcast, company, and brand name due to a Texas judge’s order.
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Source: https://www.portlandmercury.com/good-morning-news/2025/08/14/47971313/good-morning-news-local-conservatives-proven-wrong-again-trump-is-about-to-get-played-by-putin-and-the-blazers-have-a-new-owner