The source of the outage was near NE 9th St. and NE 122nd Ave.
A large power outage impacted about 17,000 Clark Public Utilities customers in Vancouver Thursday afternoon.
The source of the outage was near NE 9th St. and NE 122nd Ave. according to Clark Public Utilities spokesperson Erica Erland. The outage occurred at about 1 p.m. Thursday.
“Our servicemen responded swiftly and had the majority of customers restored in less than an hour,’’ Erland said. “The remaining 647 customers remained out until just before 4 p.m. as a piece of faulty equipment was replaced.’’
Also read:
- WA Senate votes to set a 10% limit on annual rent increases
The Washington Senate has approved a 10% annual rent increase cap as part of a controversial bill that now heads back to the House for final approval. - Opinion: Employers shouldn’t pay workers not to work: Paying people to strike should be a union’s job
Elizabeth New of the Washington Policy Center argues that Senate Bill 5041 would burden employers and taxpayers by using unemployment funds to pay striking workers instead of requiring unions to support their members. - Matilda The Musical opens tonight at Ridgefield High SchoolRidgefield High School Theatre opens its six-performance run of Matilda the Musical tonight, celebrating student talent through this energetic and inspiring stage production.
- Clark County beginning installation of upgraded traffic signals in mid-AprilClark County will begin upgrading multiple traffic and pedestrian signals in mid-April to improve safety, accessibility, and transportation technology.
- Hiring event at WorkSource Vancouver on April 16WorkSource Vancouver will host a free hiring event on April 16 with opportunities to meet local employers and apply for a wide range of jobs.
- Clark County and The Cowlitz Indian Tribe host open house April 24Clark County and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe will host an April 24 open house to share draft restoration and trail plans for the Gordy Jolma Family Natural Area.
- Congresswoman Gluesenkamp Perez announces town halls in Lewis and Clark countiesRep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez will hold town halls in Clark and Lewis counties to hear from constituents and discuss congressional priorities.
