PacifiCorp Announces Settlement Of All Federal Claims For Damages From 2020 Labor Day Wildfires And 2022 McKinney Fire
- 02/20/26
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media hotline: 503-813-6018
PacifiCorp Announces Settlement of All Federal Claims for Damages from 2020 Labor Day Wildfires and 2022 McKinney Fire
Portland, Ore. (February 20, 2026) — PacifiCorp has reached a comprehensive settlement for $575 million resolving all known federal government claims for damages related to the 2020 Labor Day wildfires—including the 242, Archie Creek, Echo Mountain, Slater and South Obenchain fires—and the 2022 McKinney wildfire.
“This settlement is another significant milestone demonstrating our ongoing commitment to resolve all reasonable claims related to the devastating fires that affected Oregon and California,” said Ryan Flynn, President of Pacific Power. “Setting aside claims arising from the Beachie Creek/Santiam Canyon fire, we have now settled nearly 90 percent of known claims for a total of more than $2.2 billion, providing certainty for customers and progress toward a financially healthy utility.”
PacifiCorp continues to invest in wildfire prevention and mitigation initiatives, including situational awareness, advanced monitoring technologies, enhanced vegetation management and system strengthening. The company remains dedicated to collaborating with regulators, legislators and customers to develop long-term solutions that address the growing threat of wildfire and other extreme weather events.
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About PacifiCorp
PacifiCorp is one of the lowest-cost electrical providers in the United States, serving two million customers. The company operates as Rocky Mountain Power in Idaho, Utah and Wyoming and as Pacific Power in California, Oregon and Washington. PacifiCorp provides safe and reliable service through a vast, integrated system of generation and transmission that connects communities as the largest regulated utility owner of wind power in the West. For more information, visit PacifiCorp.com.
PacifiCorp Announces Settlement Of All Federal Claims For Damages From 2020 Labor Day Wildfires And 2022 McKinney Fire
- 02/20/26
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media hotline: 503-813-6018
PacifiCorp Announces Settlement of All Federal Claims for Damages from 2020 Labor Day Wildfires and 2022 McKinney Fire
Portland, Ore. (February 20, 2026) — PacifiCorp has reached a comprehensive settlement for $575 million resolving all known federal government claims for damages related to the 2020 Labor Day wildfires—including the 242, Archie Creek, Echo Mountain, Slater and South Obenchain fires—and the 2022 McKinney wildfire.
“This settlement is another significant milestone demonstrating our ongoing commitment to resolve all reasonable claims related to the devastating fires that affected Oregon and California,” said Ryan Flynn, President of Pacific Power. “Setting aside claims arising from the Beachie Creek/Santiam Canyon fire, we have now settled nearly 90 percent of known claims for a total of more than $2.2 billion, providing certainty for customers and progress toward a financially healthy utility.”
PacifiCorp continues to invest in wildfire prevention and mitigation initiatives, including situational awareness, advanced monitoring technologies, enhanced vegetation management and system strengthening. The company remains dedicated to collaborating with regulators, legislators and customers to develop long-term solutions that address the growing threat of wildfire and other extreme weather events.
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About PacifiCorp
PacifiCorp is one of the lowest-cost electrical providers in the United States, serving two million customers. The company operates as Rocky Mountain Power in Idaho, Utah and Wyoming and as Pacific Power in California, Oregon and Washington. PacifiCorp provides safe and reliable service through a vast, integrated system of generation and transmission that connects communities as the largest regulated utility owner of wind power in the West. For more information, visit PacifiCorp.com.
Beaver Bay Campground Reservations Open This Week Before Grand Re-opening Memorial Day Weekend
- 01/26/26
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media hotline: 503-813-6018
Beaver Bay Campground reservations open this week before grand re-opening Memorial Day weekend
ARIEL, Wash. (January 26, 2026) — The Beaver Bay Campground on the Lewis River will have an updated look this Memorial Day. After a year of major renovations, the campground will reopen May 22, 2026.
Much of the campground layout has been redesigned to protect adjacent wetlands and shoreline, while still offering guests a total of 78 campsites to choose from, including several with accessible accommodations for people with disabilities. The campground will also have four new restroom buildings and three new picnic shelters with accessible features.
Thousands of visitors use Beaver Bay Campground every year, and we’re looking forward to welcoming them back this spring. Campsite reservations at Beaver Bay Campground can be made starting January 30, 2026, through PacifiCorp’s website. For more detailed information about Beaver Bay Campground, campsite reservations and PacifiCorp’s other Lewis River recreation opportunities, visit PacifiCorp.com/Camp.
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About Pacific Power
Pacific Power provides safe and reliable electric service to more than 800,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. The company supplies customers with electricity from a diverse portfolio of generating plants including hydroelectric, natural gas, coal, wind, geothermal and solar resources. Pacific Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, with over two million customers in six western states. For more information, visit PacificPower.net.
Beaver Bay Campground Reservations Open This Week Before Grand Re-opening Memorial Day Weekend
- 01/26/26
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media hotline: 503-813-6018
Beaver Bay Campground reservations open this week before grand re-opening Memorial Day weekend
ARIEL, Wash. (January 26, 2026) — The Beaver Bay Campground on the Lewis River will have an updated look this Memorial Day. After a year of major renovations, the campground will reopen May 22, 2026.
Much of the campground layout has been redesigned to protect adjacent wetlands and shoreline, while still offering guests a total of 78 campsites to choose from, including several with accessible accommodations for people with disabilities. The campground will also have four new restroom buildings and three new picnic shelters with accessible features.
Thousands of visitors use Beaver Bay Campground every year, and we’re looking forward to welcoming them back this spring. Campsite reservations at Beaver Bay Campground can be made starting January 30, 2026, through PacifiCorp’s website. For more detailed information about Beaver Bay Campground, campsite reservations and PacifiCorp’s other Lewis River recreation opportunities, visit PacifiCorp.com/Camp.
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About Pacific Power
Pacific Power provides safe and reliable electric service to more than 800,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. The company supplies customers with electricity from a diverse portfolio of generating plants including hydroelectric, natural gas, coal, wind, geothermal and solar resources. Pacific Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, with over two million customers in six western states. For more information, visit PacificPower.net.