Power Outage in Old Town
On March 12, 2026, nearly 2,000 residents and businesses in Old Town, Spokane County, found themselves without power after an outage was reported just after 10 a.m. The cause of the outage is currently under investigation, as indicated by Dominion Energy’s online outage map.
Strong winds, reaching up to 68 mph, have been affecting multiple counties in Eastern Washington and North Idaho. Avista Utilities reported that more than 50,000 customers were without power across these regions, highlighting the widespread impact of the severe weather.
By around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, approximately 3,000 customers were already in the dark, and as of 6:30 a.m. Thursday, King County reported 33,993 customers without power. The situation escalated overnight, with outage numbers peaking at around 90,000 by 4 a.m.
Power restoration efforts began soon after the outages were reported, with significant progress made throughout the morning. Restoration is estimated to be completed between 2-5 p.m. today, providing hope for those affected.
Steven Van Horn commented on the situation, stating, “It’s about in-line with what we were expecting,” reflecting the utility’s preparedness for such weather events.
In the meantime, local authorities are advising drivers to treat intersections with traffic signal outages as four-way stops to ensure safety on the roads.
This sequence of events underscores the vulnerability of power infrastructure to extreme weather conditions and the challenges faced by utility companies in restoring services promptly. Residents are encouraged to stay updated through the Entergy outage map and local news for the latest information.
As the situation develops, details remain unconfirmed regarding the full extent of the damage and the timeline for complete restoration of power.
