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VIDEO: Track power outages and toppled trees throughout Central Oregon

Broadcast report on toppled trees, high winds, Local Alert Weather Day, and power outages.
Video of down streetlights, strong gusts, and businesses operating in the dark.
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October 24, 2025 2:16 pm
Published 2:22 pm

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- High winds are moving through Central Oregon causing power outages throughout the region. A KTVZ News photojournalist reported that all of downtown Bend lost power, including streetlights. Video shows stores still operating, even without lights.

Street lights in downtown lose power.
A store in downtown Bend, operates in the dark.
Downtown Bend patrons head indoors after strong gusts.
A tree topples in Drake Park from gusts.

You can track power outages in your community here.

Pacific Power sent KTVZ News this statement in preparation for today's inclement weather:

Pacific Power is monitoring an approaching storm that could impact customers in parts of Oregon and California this weekend. The weather forecast indicates the potential for strong winds and rain beginning Friday night into Sunday, which could increase the potential for power outages.   

Pacific Power’s meteorology team is closely monitoring the storm, and crews are on standby ready to respond to weather-related outages. 

Pacific Power encourages customers to always be prepared for outages. State and local emergency management organizations also recommend that Oregonians and Californians have an emergency plan and be prepared for up to 72 hours without essential services.  

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