Wind outages, wildfire, Liberty Bell tour, election updates
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BOISE, Idaho - Idaho Power warned residents in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon on Wednesday that high winds could cause power outages across its service area. The utility said in a Facebook post that it was already seeing outages affecting people in eastern Oregon; two outages in Halfway were under investigation as of 11:30 a.m., and one outage in Cascade was confirmed to be weather-related. The company's outage page listed multiple "weather-related outages" in the western part of its service area but did not detail the number or severity. KTVB contacted Idaho Power for an estimate of customers affected but had not received a response by publication. The company urged people to stay at least 100 feet from any downed power line and to assume it is energized and dangerous, calling 911 or Idaho Power. Wind advisories remain in effect through 11 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, and Idaho Power has posted outage-preparedness tips and will host virtual meetings on outage preparedness and wildfire prevention in June.
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Timeline of Events
- Liberty Bell restored at Packard Christoph Foundry in South Carolina prior to tour.
- Idaho Power posted warnings about high winds and multiple weather-related outages.
- A semi-truck crash on I-84 on Wednesday ignited the Pasadena Valley Fire in Elmore County.
- I-84 westbound lanes reopened as crews responded; residents were notified to prepare to evacuate.
- LD 33A candidates submitted responses; primary scheduled for May 19 and general election set for Nov. 3.
Why This Matters to You
High winds in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon could disrupt your power. If you're in the area, prepare for possible outages. Stay clear of downed power lines and report them immediately. Idaho Power is hosting virtual meetings on outage preparedness and wildfire prevention in June.
The Bottom Line
Weather-related power outages are already affecting parts of eastern Oregon. It's crucial to stay safe and prepared. Check Idaho Power's outage page for updates. If you know someone in the affected area, it's worth forwarding this information to them.
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Residents in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon experienced power outages and potential evacuations and faced property and safety risks from the Pasadena Valley Fire.
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