The logo isn't perfect and the name has issues, but the support for Portland's WNBA franchise was overwhelming on the day the Fire officially launched.

With temperatures soaring into the 90s across the Vancouver area, locals are turning to cooling shelters and misting stations to find relief from the heat. Portland is at a crossroads: between diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and critical federal funding.

The Cram Fire in northern Oregon has grown to 64 acres and is currently uncontained, prompting evacuations and air quality concerns.

July 15, 2025 (Portland, OR) – Today, Portland’s WNBA expansion team proudly unveils its new name and brand identity: the Portland Fire. Based in the global epicenter of women’s sports, the Portland Fire is rooted in the resilience, spirit, and passion for sport that defines the Rose City.

The WNBA's return to Portland has been years in the making, but there are several more steps that the team will need to take before its debut in 2026.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek declared a State of Emergency due to the critical fire danger, freeing up state resources for communities to respond to ongoing and future wildfires.

Portland Fire & Rescue crews battled and quickly contained a small brush fire off I-205 just south of Powell Tuesday evening around 6 p.m.Fire crews and witnesses told FOX 12 it started when a car caught fire and pulled to the side of the road going Northbound on the interstate.

Multiple injuries and rescues reported after a large fire erupts at a Portland apartment complex. Video from the scene shows the building fully engulfed in flames.