The Latest: Another hot day scorches Pacific Northwest
Children splashed about as adults dipped their toes in Portland fountains seeking relief from a heat wave that's baking a region famous for cool weather.
[...] a searing high-pressure system was making Portland and Seattle sizzle and leading residents to hunt for air conditioning.
The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning for western Washington and Oregon and said the highs in Seattle on Thursday could hit 95 (35 Celsius) while Portland could reach 105 (40.5 Celsius).