Episode
Semi Takes Down Downtown Power Lines
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- Jun 20, 2026
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- 98
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Summary
A semi-truck took down seven power poles downtown Beaverton Friday afternoon after snagging a power line — sparking outages, debris, and traffic chaos from Watson to Main and Farmington to Third. Thankfully, no injuries occurred, but local business owners like David Anderson at Syndicate Wine Bar stepped up to direct traffic before crews arrived. Utility teams are now de-energizing lines and clearing debris, with traffic control expected through early Saturday morning. It’s a stark reminder of how quickly one incident can ripple through a tight-knit community — and how resilient people can be when things go sideways. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4e8ca3ab04e0a06c