 The number of heat-related deaths in Oregon is now up to 17. Fourteen men and three women have died since July 5th. Multnomah County, the home of Portland, has the highest confirmed toll with six deaths currently under investigation. Further investigations are ongoing to determine the exact causes of the deaths. A heat-related state of emergency declared by Oregon's governor remains in effect, although temperatures across the state are slightly cooler this week. Skyrocketing rents in the Puget Sound region may get some relief from the White House.