Crews restore power to some Issaquah residents, but others wait
January 20, 2012
By Warren Kagarise
NEW — 6 p.m. Jan. 20, 2012
Puget Sound Energy crews had restored power to many Issaquah neighborhoods by early Friday evening, but large swaths remained in the dark as workers race to restore power across the region.
Downtown residents reported power coming back just after 5:30 p.m. Crews restored power for residents in some areas, including the Issaquah Highlands, late Thursday.
Puget Sound Energy estimated 8,876 customers in Issaquah without power early Friday evening — down from about 18,000 customers without power midday Thursday. Crews continue to work on restoring power to the areas left in the dark.
Still, despite the success, officials remained concerned about the possibility of additional weather challenges in the days ahead.
Line crews arrive to remove an ice-laden tree fallen onto a 69,000 volt transmission line, at Southeast 105th Place on Issaquah-Hobart Road. By Greg Farrar
The ice- and snow-laden trees could drop branches on roads and residences in high winds.
Officials also directed people without power to a shelter set up by the city and the American Red Cross at the Issaquah Community Center.
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