/tags/power-outages Power outages en-US Copyright Thu, 12 Sep 2024 13:28:01 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-09-12/president-of-pacific-power-visits-talent-to-discuss-string-of-power-outages The president of electric utility Pacific Power visited the City of Talent Wednesday night to apologize for a series of power outages that have plagued the city this summer. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 13:28:01 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-09-12/president-of-pacific-power-visits-talent-to-discuss-string-of-power-outages Roman Battaglia /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-08-27/talent-residents-rally-over-ongoing-power-outages Residents of Talent, Oregon took to the streets to express their frustration over a series of power outages in the Southern Oregon community since June. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:22:46 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-08-27/talent-residents-rally-over-ongoing-power-outages James Kelley /weather/2024-01-22/oregonians-who-lost-food-in-the-storm-can-request-replacement-snap-benefits 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. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 13:43:16 GMT /weather/2024-01-22/oregonians-who-lost-food-in-the-storm-can-request-replacement-snap-benefits Rebecca Hansen-White /weather/2024-01-19/kotek-declares-statewide-state-of-emergency-due-to-ice-storm 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. Fri, 19 Jan 2024 13:43:33 GMT /weather/2024-01-19/kotek-declares-statewide-state-of-emergency-due-to-ice-storm Lynne Terry /environment-energy-and-transportation/2022-12-08/string-of-electrical-grid-attacks-in-pacific-northwest-is-unsolved Emails obtained by OPB and KUOW show that at least six electric substations in the region have been attacked, at least two with firearms. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 22:49:57 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2022-12-08/string-of-electrical-grid-attacks-in-pacific-northwest-is-unsolved Conrad Wilson, John Ryan /disasters-and-accidents/2022-09-10/how-oregonians-can-prepare-for-a-power-outage Safety experts recommend charging your phone in advance, checking on neighbors and keeping your refrigerator door closed. Sat, 10 Sep 2022 15:42:44 GMT /disasters-and-accidents/2022-09-10/how-oregonians-can-prepare-for-a-power-outage Todd Milbourn /weather/2022-09-06/blackouts-possible-as-california-heatwave-continues-to-drive-up-power-needs 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. Wed, 07 Sep 2022 12:55:33 GMT /weather/2022-09-06/blackouts-possible-as-california-heatwave-continues-to-drive-up-power-needs Chris Hagan / CapRadio /weather/2022-09-01/a-weeklong-heat-wave-in-california-and-other-western-states-will-test-the-power-grid 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. Thu, 01 Sep 2022 12:38:06 GMT /weather/2022-09-01/a-weeklong-heat-wave-in-california-and-other-western-states-will-test-the-power-grid Christopher Dean Hopkins /economy-and-finance/2022-05-06/pacific-power-proposes-25-percent-rate-increase-in-northern-california The utility Pacific Power is proposing a major increase to electric costs for its Northern California customers. Fri, 06 May 2022 22:52:31 GMT /economy-and-finance/2022-05-06/pacific-power-proposes-25-percent-rate-increase-in-northern-california Roman Battaglia /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-07-06/no-californians-are-not-prohibited-from-charging-their-electric-cars-during-summer-heat 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. Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:16:24 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-07-06/no-californians-are-not-prohibited-from-charging-their-electric-cars-during-summer-heat Sasha Hupka / PolitiFact California