The Pacific Northwest's unprecedented heatwave, which has been disastrous for houseless and air conditioning-lacking residents in cities like Salem, has prompted activists to step up and set up cooling stations to help people get their temperature down. However, local police have been destroying these efforts.
A heatwave in the Pacific Northwest is causing dangerous and life-threatening conditions for people without access to air conditioning, prompting activists to set up cooling stations and hand out cold drinks in the city of Salem. Despite their efforts, local police have destroyed some of the stations that were set up by activists.