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Lynne Terry/Oregon Capital ChronicleLate 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. -
Bradley W. ParksEmails obtained by OPB and KUOW show that at least six electric substations in the region have been attacked, at least two with firearms.
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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.
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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.
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The utility Pacific Power is proposing a major increase to electric costs for its Northern California customers.
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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.
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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.
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Continued hot, windy weather means hundreds of thousands of households across Northern California can expect to be without power for several more…
