PORTLAND, Ore. — Pacific Power is warning its customers of a phone scam targeting utility customers in Oregon and Washington. Pacific Power says scammers have hit customers in Walla Walla and Astoria, and may be targeting other communities as well. Pacfic Power says scammers call customers claiming to be from Pacific Power. The scammers say … Continue reading »
Brief Power Outage In Medford
MEDFORD, Ore. — Pacific Power confirmed that 15,000 customers in both Medford and Central Point were a affected by a power outage that lasted for 5 minutes late Thursday morning. Pacific Power explained the cause of the outage was a fault in a transmission line. They were able to remotely transfer that service to a … Continue reading »
Dozens of Downed Trees in Josephine Co.
MERLIN, Ore. — The recent heavy, snow and rain brought down trees and power lines Thursday evening and overnight. Officials said the peak number was Thursday night at 19,000. Crews are working around the clock to restore power. Jackson County should have power by Saturday morning. Josephine County may not have power till Sunday. One … Continue reading »
