In Brief: Feb. 27, 2025
Published 11:23 am Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Storm causes county power outages
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Over 19,000 Pacific Power customers in Clatsop County lost power just before 6 p.m. Monday.
The outages were attributed to high winds from Cannon Beach up through the Knappa and Brownsmead areas. The Pacific Power website reported that 19,836 customers from Knappa to Cannon Beach were affected Monday night. The company said crews had been dispatched to restore power.
As of 9 a.m. Wednesday, Pacific Power’s website said that about 430 customers from Seaside to Knappa were still without power.
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In some areas, the power outages were due to wind and downed trees, Pacific Power said, but the cause of other outages is under investigation.
The power outages and weather-related wind damage prompted delays at county schools and businesses on Tuesday.
Road crews announce work plans
The Clatsop County Public Works Road Department has announced its roadwork schedule for the week of March 3.
Crews will be working countywide to clean up debris left from this week’s storm. In addition, workers will be grading gravel roads, chopping roadside brush and performing ditch and culvert maintenance.
Pipeline Road from the Astoria gate on James Street to Svensen Market Road in Svensen remains closed to vehicle traffic for construction work on a waterline. Bicycle and pedestrian access is allowed. The closure is expected to last through July.
Astoria to remove hazardous trees
The city and its contractor, Quality Tree Removal, plan to remove hazardous trees on West Lexington Avenue beginning at 7 a.m. Monday.
The work will require the closure of West Lexington Avenue between Pleasant and Alameda avenues. The closure is expected to last from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until work is completed.
Travelers are advised to approach the area with caution, obey all traffic control devices, and be aware of equipment and workers adjacent to the roadway.
In the event of bad weather or mechanical failure, the schedule is subject to change.
Water workshop set for March 15
Clatsop County Emergency Management is hosting a hands-on emergency preparedness workshop on meeting water needs during disasters.
The free workshop is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon March 15. It will be held at the Wickiup Water District, 92648 Svensen Market Road in Astoria.
Attendees will learn to determine how much water is required for drinking, hygiene, and sanitation. They’ll also see demonstrations of filtration, purification, and distillation methods and will learn about best practices for safe storage.
For more information, visit ClatsopCounty.gov.
— The Astorian