"Rising Concerns: Hypothermia Deaths in Portland Metro Area"

A 63-year-old woman was found dead in her room at a Tigard retirement community, with the window open and the thermostat turned down, leading police to suspect hypothermia as the cause of death. This incident comes amidst a series of winter weather-related casualties in the region, including suspected hypothermia deaths and fatalities from ice-laden trees. The official cause of death will require further testing, and officials are urging caution as freezing temperatures persist.