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Good morning, Portland! We can expect toasty temps today, with a high of 91, but rest assured, we’re done with the triple digit heat wave for now.

Let's get into the news.

IN LOCAL NEWS:

• Yesterday, Portland Fire, the city's new WNBA team, announced the team's new general manager. Vanja Černivec, who previously served as vice president of

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