PGE: PGE crews have continued work through the day to repair damage from an underground cable failure and vault fire early this morning that resulted in a power outage affecting portions of the core area of downtown Portland. The outage currently affects about 160 customers in the downtown area, but includes several major buildings as well as a portion of the Pioneer Place shopping center. Crews currently estimate that some of the affected area, those buildings without power north of SW Alder Street, may be restored Sunday night. Other affected buildings south of SW Alder, including Portland City Hall, the Portland Building, and the Multnomah County Courthouse will remain without power Monday. Also affected are traffic signals on SW 5th and 6th Avenues and Broadway at Taylor, Alder, Yamhill and Washington streets. Drivers and pedestrians should treat these as four-way stop intersections, and exercise special care with reduced visibility in the evening hours and during tomorrow morning's commute. Only a portion of the downtown core area is affected, and the outage does not extend outside that core area. The Pearl District, Brewery District, Old Town, and other portions of downtown are not affected. Shops and the cinema in the Rotunda Building at Pioneer Place are open. Holiday shoppers and other visitors are encouraged to check directly with retailers and other businesses to verify their status. People who work in the downtown core area should consult with their employer to determine whether their workday will be affected on Monday. PGE crews will continue to work through the night and until all repairs are complete, and are focused on restoring power as quickly as safety allows. PGE will provide updates as more information becomes available, and appreciates customers' and the public's patience as crews continue their restoration efforts. UPDATE
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