power outages

Strong winds and heavy rain brought down trees and caused thousands of power outages in Eugene and Springfield on Monday.

The Springfield Utility Board is facing criticism over its response to the recent ice storm.

As efforts to restore power continue following Lane County’s recent ice storm, local utility companies warn that some homeowners may have to do their own repairs.

Springfield Public Schools has declared an emergency following this week’s devastating ice storms.

Tuesday night’s ice storm dealt a blow to efforts to restore power in the southern Willamette Valley. Some customers may go without electricity for a week or more.

While the freezing rain may be over, most of the region is still covered in a slick sheet of dangerous ice.

Temperatures have warmed above freezing, but many in Lane County are without power Wednesday morning, and roads are extremely slick.

With freezing temperatures and power outages across Oregon, officials say they’ve seen more reports of carbon monoxide poisoning.

This post includes information about power shutoffs and evacuations during the Sept. 2022 wind storm. This post will be updated.

High wind and heavy rains have led to road closures and power outages in parts of western Oregon.

The Eugene Water and Electric Board said some customers report water tasting like chlorine or smoke. Spokesperson Joe Harwood emphasized tap water is safe…

More than 130 thousand people are without power across Oregon today due to high winds, fire, and downed lines.Updated 12:00 p.m. EWEB reports many…