https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/5-years-after-portland-s-deadly-heat-dome-is-the-city-ready-for-the-next-oneContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/5-years-after-portland-s-deadly-heat-dome-is-the-city-ready-for-the-next-onehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/5-years-after-portland-s-deadly-heat-dome-is-the-city-ready-for-the-next-one#u22686Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:26:19 +0000The Pacific Northwest marks the fifth anniversary of the 2021 heat dome, which pushed Portland temperatures to 116F. While the region is somewhat more prepared for extreme heat, funding gaps remain a major obstacle for vulnerable Oregonians. Healthcare workers in British Columbia continue to demand government action to prevent a repeat of the event.What's confirmed:The Pacific Northwest heat dome occurred in 2021.The 2021 heat dome pushed Portland temperatures to 116F.The 2021 event killed an estimated 1,200 people across British Columbia, Oregon, and Washington.More than 600 people died durin