 NPR's Kirk Siegler reports at least four deaths are blamed on the heat in Portland, Oregon. That's where temperatures have soared to the triple digits for days. The heat wave is hitting especially hard in northwest cities such as Portland, where air conditioning still isn't as prevalent. In southern Idaho, forecasters say the temperature could hit a record 110 this week. George Jones was braving the heat running errands on his bike in downtown Boise. Once I get home, I'll be staying inside.