Just a week and a half after the last one, another heat wave is hitting the Portland area. This time, temperatures are set to hit 100 degrees Friday, August 22, and Saturday will likely be even hotter. It's expected to cool down starting Sunday, but it'll be slow—forecasts predict temperatures will remain in the high 90s through the middle of next week, without much reprieve overnight.

In response to the impending scorcher, Multnomah County has declared a state of emergency. The county will open two cooling centers Friday, at the East County Health Center (600 NE 8th St, Gresham) and Stephen's Shelter in downtown Portland (1432 SW 13th Ave). The shelters will be open from noon until 9 pm Friday and Saturday, and pets are welcome.

In addition, three county libraries (Downtown Portland's C

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