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Strong Winds Knock Out Power for 11,000 Homes, Businesses

Seattle City Light crews were responding to scattered power outages affecting more than 11,000 customers as a wind storm blew through the Puget sound region early Monday morning. Initial estimates for restoration were set for 11 a.m. Updates are available online at City Light’s outage map, www.seattle.gov/light/sysstat . Seattle City… [ Keep reading ]

Strong Winds Forecast, Could Cause Outages

Strong winds are predicted to blow through the Puget Sound area late Sunday night and into Monday morning, which could cause power outages. Seattle City Light encourages its customers to prepare for this possibility.

Divers, Crews Install Conduit for City Light Data Line in Portage Bay

Seattle City Light saved about $480,000 by using an innovative approach to install conduits for a fiber optic data line beneath the waters of Portage Bay.

Blue House to Make Final Appearance at Pathway of Lights Saturday

Gentle gnomes and dancing bears with a message of caring for your home and your planet through weatherization and energy conservation will delight audiences at the Green Lake Pathway of Lights on Saturday during the final performances of “There’s No Place Like Home.”

City Employees Give Generously to Sandy Relief

Employees throughout the City of Seattle gave generously to Hurricane Sandy relief, raising nearly $75,000 in support.

Power restored to Ballard

Power restored to Ballard

Most affected by Ballard outage restored

The power outage affected 5,240 customers. Seattle City Light crews have restored power to all but 175 customers in the affected area.

Power out in Ballard

There is a power outage in Ballard affecting an estimated 5,240 customers. The boundaries are, on the north,NW 70th St; on the south, the Ship Canal; on the east, 9th Ave NW and on the west Puget Sound. Not everyone within these boundaries are effected. Crews are enroute to determine… [ Keep reading ]

Streetlight Improvements Enhance Public Safety

Mayor Mike McGinn highlighted Seattle City Light’s work Monday night to help support public safety with its switch to Light Emitting Diode (LED) streetlights and operational improvements that have eliminated a backlog of service orders for burned out streetlights.