Outages

Facing Barriers: Understanding the Recent Surge in Online Platform Outages

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Users encountered difficulty accessing a popular online application or website, as a surge in traffic or a possible configuration error temporarily blocked their requests. The issue arose when people were redirected to an error message stating that the request could not be satisfied, which indicated problems with the server’s connection. The error message advised users to attempt reconnecting later. It also suggested that the website or app owner should be contacted for more information about the disruption. This problem impacted not just casual browsing but also those relying on these digital platforms for business and … Read more

Strong Winds Sweep Northwest, Prompting A Wind Advisory across Oregon and Washington with Potential Power Outages

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Hermiston, Oregon – Strong winds are expected to affect the Lower Columbia Basin in Oregon and Washington, as well as the Foothills of the Blue Mountains in Washington. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory from 4 AM Tuesday to 1 PM PST Wednesday. Southwest winds ranging from 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 55 mph, are predicted during this time. These gusty winds pose potential risks, including the blowing around of unsecured objects and possible tree limb damage. Power outages are also a concern. Drivers, especially those operating high-profile vehicles, … Read more