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According to the CDC, perishables in the refrigerator should be thrown away after a four hour power outage. Food in a full freezer, if it's left closed so the cold doesn’t escape, can last 48 hours.

Late Thursday, Gov. Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency over the fatal storm that has iced sidewalks and roads around the state, caused widespread power outages and damaged scores of homes and vehicles.

Emails obtained by OPB and KUOW show that at least six electric substations in the region have been attacked, at least two with firearms.

Safety experts recommend charging your phone in advance, checking on neighbors and keeping your refrigerator door closed.

California power officials said there would not be rolling blackouts Tuesday night despite hitting record power demand as the state struggles under an extreme heatwave.

From Arizona to Washington state, forecasters warn of "possibly record breaking" heat with little relief overnight, lasting past Labor Day. California may need to ask residents to conserve power.

The utility Pacific Power is proposing a major increase to electric costs for its Northern California customers.

A widely-shared Facebook post saying electric car owners were being told by state officials not to charge their cars is inaccurate. PolitiFact California looks at the claim.

Gov. Gavin Newsom is ordering an investigation into abrupt blackouts, which caused hundreds of thousands of Californians to temporarily lose power over the weekend due to blistering temperatures and a strained electric grid.

Continued hot, windy weather means hundreds of thousands of households across Northern California can expect to be without power for several more…