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Oregon Homeowner's Solar Backup System Experiences Production Halt During Outage Test

Oregon Homeowner's Solar Backup System Experiences Production Halt During Outage Test

An Oregon homeowner conducting a test of their solar backup system encountered an unexpected issue where their solar panels ceased producing electricity when the house went off-grid. The system, installed in December 2025 in Portland's West Hills, includes 15.5 kilowatts of solar capacity and three 5P batteries. During the test, with Full Backup mode and PowerMatch enabled, the batteries successfully powered the home without interruption. However, the solar panels, which were generating approximately 9 kilowatts before the switch, stopped producing power. Production resumed only after the battery charge dropped to 85%. A similar shutoff occurred when the batteries reached approximately 98% charge after being replenished by the panels. The homeowner reported that an app error also prevented reconnection to the grid after the test, despite utility power being available.

Portland City Employees Announce Strike After Failed Contract Negotiations

Portland City Employees Announce Strike After Failed Contract Negotiations

Approximately 800 employees of the City of Portland, represented by the City of Portland Professional Workers union (CPPW), are set to begin a strike on Monday after mediation efforts to reach a new contract failed on Sunday. The union, which includes financial analysts, wastewater treatment workers, and emergency communication employees, has been in negotiations with the city for 11 months. According to CPPW President Kari Koch, disagreements over pay are the primary sticking point. The union is seeking a 7% increase in the total contract cost over two fiscal years, amounting to an estimated $9.3 million. The city, however, states that its current offer includes a 3% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) retroactive to July 1, 2026, an additional $1,000 bonus, and a projected 3.6% COLA in July 2027, building on a pay increase union members received in 2025. Despite the union's claims that the strike could impact emergency response, the city asserts it is prepared to maintain essential services.

Permira Acquires Majority Stake in Flint Group, Valuing Home Services Company Over $1.5 Billion

Permira Acquires Majority Stake in Flint Group, Valuing Home Services Company Over $1.5 Billion

Permira Acquires Majority Stake in Flint Group, Valuing Home Services Company Over $1.5 Billion

Tualatin, Oregon, Estate Features 10+ Acre Modern Farmhouse with 3,000-Square-Foot Dream Shop

Tualatin, Oregon, Estate Features 10+ Acre Modern Farmhouse with 3,000-Square-Foot Dream Shop

Tualatin, Oregon, Estate Features 10+ Acre Modern Farmhouse with 3,000-Square-Foot Dream Shop

Shahid Khan, Pakistani-Born Billionaire, Expands Influence in American and English Sports Ownership

Shahid Khan, Pakistani-Born Billionaire, Expands Influence in American and English Sports Ownership

Shahid Khan, Pakistani-Born Billionaire, Expands Influence in American and English Sports Ownership

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Offers Year-Round Engagement and Archaeology Access

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Offers Year-Round Engagement and Archaeology Access

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, the only National Park site in the Vancouver-Portland metropolitan area, provides year-round engagement through various events and activities. Established in 1825, the site served as a crucial Hudson’s Bay Company outpost and a significant hub for trade and cultural exchange in the Pacific Northwest. Visitors can explore the reconstructed stockade and bastion, and participate in costumed performances and interpretive talks at events such as 'Tales of the Engagé' and lantern-lit tours. The site is also recognized for its extensive world-class archaeology collection. Notably, Fort Vancouver offers public access to select archaeological digs, allowing visitors to connect directly with the past. Nearby attractions, including Officers Row, Pearson Air Museum, and the Fort Vancouver Village, further enhance the visitor experience.

The Best New Restaurants and Food Carts in Portland, November 2026

The Best New Restaurants and Food Carts in Portland, November 2026

A local bakery favorite finds a new space, a chef brings intimate omakase to downtown, and true pub pops up in the burbs

LAIKA Studios' 'Wildwood' Celebrates Portland Through Stop-Motion Animation

LAIKA Studios' 'Wildwood' Celebrates Portland Through Stop-Motion Animation

LAIKA Studios' 'Wildwood' Celebrates Portland Through Stop-Motion Animation

The Orlando Blueprint: What the Suns take into Houston and San Antonio

The Orlando Blueprint: What the Suns take into Houston and San Antonio

Phoenix won by 13 while losing the glass by 15. That recipe beats Orlando. Can it hold up against the Rockets and Spurs?

United States Ranks Second Globally in 2026 Travel Tourism Development Index

United States Ranks Second Globally in 2026 Travel Tourism Development Index

The United States has secured the second position in the World Economic Forum's 2026 Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI), achieving a score of 5.23 out of 7. This places the U.S. just behind Japan, which leads with a score of 5.27, and slightly ahead of Spain, which ranked third with 5.22. The TTDI evaluates 110 economies based on 102 indicators across 17 pillars, including tourism policy, enabling environments, infrastructure, natural and cultural resources, and sustainability. The index measures the conditions that support competitive and sustainable tourism development, rather than solely focusing on visitor numbers or revenue. Europe demonstrates strong performance in the rankings, with six of the top ten economies located on the continent, highlighting its robust tourism infrastructure, connectivity, and rich cultural assets. Conversely, countries in regions like sub-Saharan Africa face significant challenges in infrastructure and investment, despite possessing notable natural and cultural attra...

Aman Announces New Luxury Resort, Amantaru, for Puerto Rico's Esencia Development

Aman Announces New Luxury Resort, Amantaru, for Puerto Rico's Esencia Development

Aman Announces New Luxury Resort, Amantaru, for Puerto Rico's Esencia Development

Nick Cave Returning to North America for 25-Date ‘Evening of Talk and Music’ in Spring

Nick Cave Returning to North America for 25-Date ‘Evening of Talk and Music’ in Spring

Eight years after touring with a combination of audience Q&As and solo music, Nick Cave will return to North America with “Conversations With Nick Cave: An Evening of Talk and Music,” a followup to his 2019 tour of the same name. This followup is set to run for 25 dates in the U.S. and Canada […]