Douglas Electric Cooperative

06/17/2026

Interesting:

It's that day again—𝐃𝐀𝐌 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐓𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘—the day we separate fact from fiction about hydropower and the lower Snake River dams. Today's DAM MYTH: "𝑴𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒄𝒂𝒏'𝒕 𝒉𝒖𝒓𝒕 𝒇𝒊𝒔𝒉." (First, a quick...

06/17/2026

We found this old lantern tucked away at the Douglas Electric office. Based on its design, it dates back to the 1950s.

At some point, a Douglas Electric lineman carried this light through a storm on a dark night in Lookingglass, Melrose, Elkton, or one of the many communities we serve. Long before GPS, smartphones, bucket trucks, and LED work lights, this lantern helped crews find broken lines and restore power to waiting families.

It’s also interesting to think that 70 years from now, a future Douglas Electric GM might be holding an old iPad or drone and wondering about the storms it saw and the people who used it. The tools change. The mission doesn’t.

For nearly 90 years, Douglas Electric employees have answered the call when members needed them most. This old lantern is a reminder of that legacy.

06/17/2026

Conditions may be moderate, but it feels like there has been at least one fire per day in the county over the last week. Let's be careful out there!

06/17/2026

10:00 AM - Power has been restored. There was a transient equipment fault in the substation that has been cleared.

09:15 AM - We have lost power to the Fair Oaks Substation, resulting in an outage affecting 945 members in the area. Crews are enroute but we currently do not have an estimate for restoration. As soon as we know more, we will update accordingly. If you have any information on downed lines or damaged equipment, please call us at 541-673-6616.

06/15/2026

Happy National Electricity Day!

More than 270 years ago, Benjamin Franklin helped us better understand electricity. Today, it's hard to imagine life without it. From powering our homes and businesses to keeping us connected, electricity is part of nearly everything we do.

At Douglas Electric Cooperative, we're proud to provide safe, reliable power to the communities we serve. Thank you to all the linemen and staff who work every day to keep the lights on!

06/10/2026

Yes, it's AI. No, that's not what I look like.

But one thing in this picture is 100% real:

You own Douglas Electric.

Not Wall Street. Not some distant corporation. People in Elkton, Camas, Lookingglass, Reedsport, Tenmile, Yoncalla, Rice Hill, and on YOUR road.

You.

We are proud of it! We hope you are too! (Caption was created by a real live human!)

06/09/2026

Please note that our office will be closed on Thursday, June 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for an all-staff training. This training helps our team continue providing safe, reliable service to our members and communities.

If you need to report an outage during this time, please call our outage line at 1-888-420-8826. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for being a valued member of Douglas Electric Cooperative!

06/05/2026

Power has been restored, thank you for your patience.

8:45PM - Approximately 300 members are currently without power in the area from east of the Elkton Tunnel on Highway 38 to just outside of Drain.

The outage was caused by a traffic accident involving a vehicle and one of our utility poles.

Emergency responders are on scene, and once the area has been secured and is safe for our crews and those involved in the accident, we will begin restoration efforts as quickly as possible. At this time, we do not have an estimated restoration time.

We appreciate your patience and will provide updates as more information becomes available.

06/05/2026

Be on the lookout for the June edition of Ruralite magazine! Learn more about the Oregon Small Woodlands Association, the Douglas County Small Woodlands Association, and Big K’s Kesterson Family Tree Farm near Elkton. It's a great look at the people and organizations helping steward our local forests and working lands.