1996 News Releases

Dec. 23 - Dangerous vandalism near Eugene causes power outage to more 1,000 people and $6,000 in damages to equipment

Dec. 12 - Unique funding agreement cuts red tape between BPA and Reclamation

Dec. 10 - Power swap with Canada to benefit Pacific Northwest

Nov. 1 - Winter Storm Power Outage Tips

Oct. 30 - BPA, utilities, interest groups form conservation alliance

Oct. 28 - Wildlife gets help faster thanks to new agreement between WDFW and BPA

Oct. 22 - BPA keeps the faith with the U.S. Treasury

Oct. 10 - Public celebration marks fourth federal Superfund site removed from National Priorities List

Oct. 7 - Media advisory: BPA industrial site clears major environmental hurdle

Sept. 27 - BPA chooses Spokane native as General Counsel [for Spokane area media only]

Sept. 26 - Natural Resources Defense Council Says BPA Hydro Power Emission-Free

Aug. 27 - Choice in California's electric industry becomes reality with agreement between BPA and New Energy Ventures, Inc.

Aug. 21 - Recent power outages caused by trees

Aug. 14 - Northwest helps California deal with emergency

Aug. 13 - BPA, WSCC take steps to bolster system reliability

Aug. 9 - BPA awards community education grants [for Boise, Idaho media]

Aug. 9 - BPA awards community education grants [for Coeur d'Alene, Idaho media]

Aug. 2 - The Red River gets a new lease on life

Aug. 2 - Property owners can take steps to help prevent future tree-caused outages

July 24 - Property owners can take steps to help prevent future tree-caused outages

July 18 - Replacement equipment transforms power for The Dalles

July 17 - Balloons can be beautiful — and hazardous

July 15 - Portland's City Council to take science "lessons" from BPA Hydromania Summer Science Camp participants

July 11 - BPA launches business lines

July 11 - Hopeful signs for chinook salmon runs

July 10 - BPA announces further downsizing

July 3 - Clark and BPA announce settlement

July 1 - BPA awards community education grants [for Colville, Wash., media]

July 1 - BPA awards community education grants [for Port Angeles, Wash., media]

July 1 - BPA awards community education grants [for Richland, Wash.,media]

July 1 - BPA awards community education grants [for Toppenish, Wash., media]

June 28 - Portland’s “Hydromania” summer science camps kick off July 1

June 27 - BPA awards community education grants [for Longview, Wash., media]

June 26 - Consumers to explore bright ideas when LIGHTmobile visits Puget Sound

June 26 - BPA awards community education grants [for Portland media]

June 21 - Massive erosion in Southeastern Washington and Northeastern Oregon creates the most extensive damage in more than ten years

June 19 - Public meeting advisory: BPA required To build new power line to Canada

June 19 - Construction begins on Yakima River salmon hatchery

June 17 - BPA announces new rates

June 14 - Gunshot Vandalism Results in Severe Power Line Damage

June 7 - BPA/PNGC sign an agreement in principle on load commitment

May 13 - Spring clean-up can create danger around power lines

April 26 - BPA federal debt refinancing provides rate certainty

April 25 - Utilities team to help region’s consumers light for less

April 25 - Northern Squawfish Sport-Reward Season Pays Off For Anglers, Salmon

April 17 - BPA chief elected chair of EPRI board

April 15 - BPA turns up the heat on renewables

April 5 - BPA announces proposed rate agreement

March 25 - Local citizen reports dangerous vandalism of power lines

March 18 - BPA, Glenbrook Nickel sign power deal

March 7 - Dangerous Gunshot Vandalism Cripples Power Lines in Morrow County

Feb. 26 - Woodinville High wins BPA Science Bowl

Feb. 15 - Allen Burns chosen to lead transmission business group

Feb. 8 - Floods reduce hydro generation

Feb. 2 - Power demand soars as temperatures plummet

Feb. 2 - Fast action by BPA crew helps residents survive the cold

Feb. 1 - BPA celebrates Black History Month

Jan. 31 - Transmission access is just a PC away

Jan. 16 - Salem Electric to buy BPA "green power"

Jan. 9 - Environmental impact study of federal Columbia River system released