City and EWEB Reach Agreement on Sale of Riverfront Property

04/13/2017

The riverfront property holds enormous redevelopment potential, enabling acres of underutilized downtown property along the Willamette River to transition from industrial to a mixed of residential, retail and office uses.

EWEB Installs Earthquake Early Warning System Sensor

04/11/2017

"ShakeAlert" can provide precious seconds of early warning before the severe shaking waves from an earthquake arrive. We are proud to install sensors at our generation facilities, which will trigger automatic shut down of equipment in the event of an earthquake. The system does not yet support public warnings, but this version allows selected early adopters to develop pilot implementations that demonstrate the system’s utility and develop technologies that pave the way for broader use.

Wind Storm Causes Scattered Outages

04/07/2017

About 6,200 customers across our service territory lost power early this morning due to high winds in the area. We have 10 crews in the field assessing damage, responding to downed wires, and working on restoration to the system.

EWEB to Close Trail Bridge Campground

03/22/2017

In order complete a major powerhouse upgrade, we will close public access to Trail Bridge and Lakes End campgrounds, the Trail Bridge Reservoir boat launch and Smith Reservoir.

Dam Safety is a Top Priority

03/20/2017

EWEB has a long history of safe and responsible dam operations. Our highest priority is protecting and serving the public through diligent inspection, maintenance, and staff training at our hydro projects.