Oregons drug decriminalization experiment appears dead Oregon Public Broadcasting

The Multnomah County Medical Examiner’s Office reported Monday that its looking into four possible heat-related deaths between Friday and Sunday. Another suspected heat death has been reported in Coos County.

At a news conference Wednesday, Portland police released their first description of a possible culprit, but declined to provide any details about a possible motive for the attacks.

State leaders say they’ve received a letter from federal officials authorizing Oregon National Guard members to “perform federal functions” for 60 days.