Update: West Seattle power outage for 4,300 homes/businesses, after trash truck mishap in Arbor Heights

(SCROLL DOWN for newest information plus added photos)

(Outage’s cause – truck vs. wires; photo from Jennifer)
FIRST REPORT, 4:20 PM: Jim says power’s out at 37th and 98th. 911 log says “wires down” at 39th/104th. The Seattle City Light outage map is, well, out. If you’ve lost power too, let us know, so we can get an idea of the extent. Also some out in Gatewood – we’ve heard from 41st/Holly.

4:28 PM: As you can see from comments, several southwest-end neighborhoods are out. We’re en route to check out the “wires down” location, and attempting to get information from SCL, since as noted above, the “outage map” itself is out of commission.

4:34 PM: Amanda, in comments, says it appears the “wires down” call at 39th/104th is a trash truck vs. pole crash. We’re adding a photo from Wendy (above).

4:42 PM: Also, if you’re seeing/hearing a helicopter, it’s just TV. Traffic note: Lights out because of this include 35th/Roxbury, per our crew:

(WSB photo: No power at 35th/Roxbury light)
No official City Light word yet and no news on how long it’ll take to fix this.

4:46 PM: Update – City Light says 4,300 homes and businesses are without power. 90 percent of customers will be back on within an hour – some others might take up to seven hours.

6:01 PM: Thanks to everyone reporting their power is back! Anyone NOT back?

7:23 PM: Some in Arbor Heights are still out, per comments, and now the SCL outage map is back, and that’s where it shows about 300 customers still out:

8:24 PM: More power restored! Thank you for the updates. SCL map now shows only a handful left without electricity. If that includes you, please call and make sure they know you are still out.

ADDED 9:36 PM: Jeff B shared photos with a closer look at what happened:

Engine 37 answered the “wires down” call shortly after it happened:

230 Replies to "Update: West Seattle power outage for 4,300 homes/businesses, after trash truck mishap in Arbor Heights"

  • Lolapop September 30, 2014 (4:21 pm)

    We are just west of shorewood elementary and the lights flickered. Haven’t lost power though

  • Katie September 30, 2014 (4:21 pm)

    I’m on 35th & 106th….no power

  • GK September 30, 2014 (4:21 pm)

    Power out down by Lowman Beach…

  • lisa September 30, 2014 (4:22 pm)

    Out at SW 99th St & 37th Ave SW

  • Nancy September 30, 2014 (4:22 pm)

    No power here in south arbor heights.

  • Jennie Wyatt September 30, 2014 (4:22 pm)

    Power is out on Faubtleroy–near 46th…

  • sj September 30, 2014 (4:22 pm)

    Power just went out in fontleroy area at 46th and Rose

  • AmyC September 30, 2014 (4:22 pm)

    Out at 37th and 107th

  • MsEarle September 30, 2014 (4:23 pm)

    Our power is out in Gatewood.

  • mim September 30, 2014 (4:23 pm)

    FAUNTLEROY CLOSE TO LINCOLN PARK POWER OUT!

  • gene September 30, 2014 (4:23 pm)

    Out in the 5100 block of 8th also.

  • Bob September 30, 2014 (4:23 pm)

    Power out fauntleroy/othello

  • Veasna Hoy September 30, 2014 (4:23 pm)

    Our power is out. 35th and 102nd.

  • Karla September 30, 2014 (4:23 pm)

    Power out at Lincoln park / Fauntleroy area

  • Shannon September 30, 2014 (4:23 pm)

    hi – power is also out in the 9300 block of Fauntleroy Drive SW.

  • Duder September 30, 2014 (4:23 pm)

    Out over vashon ferry. Any eta?

  • Greg September 30, 2014 (4:23 pm)

    Power is out near Lincoln Park

  • lisa September 30, 2014 (4:23 pm)

    SCL outage map is down for “maintenance”……..

  • Nancy Heller September 30, 2014 (4:24 pm)

    Power out here on 37th between 99th and 100th

  • Matt September 30, 2014 (4:24 pm)

    Power out on 110th.

  • MK September 30, 2014 (4:24 pm)

    We’re out at 106th and Marine View Dr SW.

  • KG September 30, 2014 (4:24 pm)

    Out here on holly pl

  • Jay September 30, 2014 (4:24 pm)

    Power out near Gatewood Elementary at Myrtle and Fauntleroy.

  • Trileigh September 30, 2014 (4:24 pm)

    We’re out near Lowman Beach too.

  • Jeff September 30, 2014 (4:24 pm)

    Power out at my house
    104th SW and 41st.
    Hear a loud noise prior to power going out.
    Vehicle hit a pole? Guess I’ll go see.
    Peace

  • MrB September 30, 2014 (4:25 pm)

    No power at 40th/Donovan.

  • jaw September 30, 2014 (4:26 pm)

    Power out at 104th and 35th SW.

  • Bill September 30, 2014 (4:26 pm)

    35th and Roxbury out of power

  • Ann Avery September 30, 2014 (4:26 pm)

    Power out on 4 1st between 102 and 104

  • Gawdger September 30, 2014 (4:26 pm)

    Out at 35th and 104th. 1 police car and a fire truck from station 37 just went down 104th.

  • Barb September 30, 2014 (4:26 pm)

    35th and 100th

  • HK September 30, 2014 (4:26 pm)

    Out at 98th & 40th

  • lisa September 30, 2014 (4:26 pm)

    Isn’t that near Arbor Heights Elememtary School where they are doing demo and construction?

  • Carlye September 30, 2014 (4:27 pm)

    California & 104th in Arbor Heights is out…

  • mc September 30, 2014 (4:27 pm)

    No power on 42nd and Morgan

  • chris September 30, 2014 (4:27 pm)

    power out at 35th and roxbury

  • Andy September 30, 2014 (4:28 pm)

    No power on Marine View Dr at 102nd

  • D September 30, 2014 (4:28 pm)

    Power out at Fauntleroy and Othello

  • Andid September 30, 2014 (4:28 pm)

    Out on Henderson by the ferry.

  • Darien September 30, 2014 (4:28 pm)

    Mills St/California out

  • Gary elbaum September 30, 2014 (4:28 pm)

    Power out holly place and Fauntleroy

  • K September 30, 2014 (4:28 pm)

    No power Fauntleroy & Othello

  • Kate September 30, 2014 (4:29 pm)

    Out at the 9300 block of California.

  • Brian September 30, 2014 (4:29 pm)

    We are still good here on 46th Avenue SW just off of Fauntleroy across from Lincoln Park. Strange outage…

  • Liz Latham September 30, 2014 (4:29 pm)

    Power is out in 4600 block
    Of Othello and the kenney retirement home backup generator is running. No power in 4600 block of sw othello
    Off fauntleroy.

  • Norm September 30, 2014 (4:29 pm)

    Power out at California SW and Mills (Gatewood area)

  • Bunnyfer September 30, 2014 (4:29 pm)

    out at 35th and Roxbury.

  • ArtisanPirate September 30, 2014 (4:30 pm)

    Power is out at Fauntleroy and Myrtle, next to Gatewood Elementary.

  • lauri September 30, 2014 (4:30 pm)

    morgan junction 44th betwn fauntleroy & holly, our street is out

  • biankat September 30, 2014 (4:30 pm)

    Yup. No power at Ocean View Dr/SW 112th/35th.

  • matthew skelly September 30, 2014 (4:33 pm)

    98th and 40th. No power…

  • Amanda Correia September 30, 2014 (4:33 pm)

    Looks like a trash pickup truck hit the electric pole

  • Katie September 30, 2014 (4:33 pm)

    Lisa, yes it’s by Arbor Heights

  • Gman September 30, 2014 (4:34 pm)

    Out in Morgan Junction on 42nd behind Thriftway

  • Kurt September 30, 2014 (4:34 pm)

    Power out at SW 35th and ocean view drive

  • Robin Adams September 30, 2014 (4:35 pm)

    My husband just called me at work & our house at 110th & 37th SW has no juice. His first comment was —- wonder if the work at ABH demo did this.

    • WSB September 30, 2014 (4:40 pm)

      Please keep an eye on the story above the comments – we continue to update it. Trash truck vs. pole at 39th/104th. (Thanks to Amanda & Wendy.) Timeline – I’m waiting for word from SCL.

  • clancy September 30, 2014 (4:35 pm)

    All power out on 47th and Othello,Kenney generators are on, what happened, does anyone know??

  • rob September 30, 2014 (4:35 pm)

    SW willow, between California and Fauntleroy is down as well.

  • AmyC September 30, 2014 (4:35 pm)

    And now Kiro7 overhead

  • Gene September 30, 2014 (4:36 pm)

    102nd & Calif – out

  • Melissa September 30, 2014 (4:38 pm)

    There’s a pole at a 55-ish degree angle over the road at 104th and 40th. Oh, and the light at 106th and 26th is out.

  • K September 30, 2014 (4:38 pm)

    Power out 108 and 31st… And stop sign at 26th and 107th

  • Leah September 30, 2014 (4:39 pm)

    Channel 7 helicopter over AH

  • maegan September 30, 2014 (4:39 pm)

    power out on 42nd/100nd. Any ETA on when it will be restored?

  • Andrea crisler September 30, 2014 (4:39 pm)

    Lost power 26th & 106th. SW

  • michelle kendall September 30, 2014 (4:40 pm)

    4 2nd and 106th no power and helicopter overhead

  • biankat September 30, 2014 (4:40 pm)

    Looks like dinner out tonight!

  • jennifer September 30, 2014 (4:41 pm)

    Fauntleroy and Trenton no power

  • KT September 30, 2014 (4:43 pm)

    Weird, we have power on 104th at 32nd.

  • ryan September 30, 2014 (4:44 pm)

    Police actvity and news helicopter near ocean view / marine view dr

  • Kelli September 30, 2014 (4:45 pm)

    We have power @ east side of 102nd & 35th.

  • Eric September 30, 2014 (4:45 pm)

    We have power at 39th and Henderson St. Seems everyone around us is out. Hope they get it turned on back soon.

  • Matt September 30, 2014 (4:45 pm)

    There are also lines are down on 41st ave SW and 102nd

  • Ann Marie September 30, 2014 (4:46 pm)

    Power out at 106th $ Seola Beach Drive

    • WSB September 30, 2014 (4:47 pm)

      City Light update: 90 percent back within an hour. The rest – five to seven hours. Please let us know when you get power back ON, since the map isn’t available to help us know such things.

  • Jessica September 30, 2014 (4:47 pm)

    Power is out just north of Lincoln Park. The 76 gas station is out of power as well.

  • mim September 30, 2014 (4:48 pm)

    I got thru to SCL. They said 6pm

  • Ad September 30, 2014 (4:51 pm)

    Any info as to whether this effects the ferry terminal? Do they have a backup generator or something?

  • Margo Bergman September 30, 2014 (4:52 pm)

    37th and SW Cambridge – no power

  • Jan campbell September 30, 2014 (4:53 pm)

    We our on the arroyos at 42rd and 109th…no power

  • Emily September 30, 2014 (4:54 pm)

    I’m on Rose street across from Lincon Park, and we are down.

  • Trileigh September 30, 2014 (4:55 pm)

    Thanks so much – AGAIN! – for keeping us all so well informed, Tracy!

  • Robert September 30, 2014 (4:55 pm)

    Pretty lame that http://www.seattle.gov/light/sysstat/ is not working.

  • Sally September 30, 2014 (4:58 pm)

    All of West Beach Condominiums are out. Address is 10203 47th ave sw 98146

  • D Del Rio September 30, 2014 (4:59 pm)

    I am on 98th too. Heard what I assumed was a news helicopter buzzing around. Still no power.

  • Christianna September 30, 2014 (5:01 pm)

    I’m at 35th and 105th the power here is our

  • Brittany September 30, 2014 (5:02 pm)

    No power at 35th & 114th, either.

  • LG September 30, 2014 (5:03 pm)

    39th and 97th. Out. KIRO 7 chopper overhead. Must be a slow news day…

  • Matt September 30, 2014 (5:03 pm)

    On 41st ave sw a WM truck took down some low hanging wires (might be cable, might not be) as well. I wonder if there was a company party at WM today?

    • WSB September 30, 2014 (5:06 pm)

      Matt – there can’t be two separate trucks … we might have the address slightly wrong, that’s what was on the 911 log and I haven’t closely consulted our field crew to ask about road signs.

  • Julie September 30, 2014 (5:03 pm)

    Out on Kenyon pl by Lincoln park

  • JT September 30, 2014 (5:04 pm)

    I can see the ferry terminal and the boats are loading and unloading. Can’t tell if any other aspect of operations (like ability to take credit cards) is affected.

  • auston September 30, 2014 (5:05 pm)

    Power out from Guadalajara Mexican restaurant and north past Lincoln park by at least two miles

  • Lisa September 30, 2014 (5:06 pm)

    Power is on a block east of the Lincoln Park 76 station but my cable is all messed up.

  • the clan September 30, 2014 (5:08 pm)

    Power out north of Gatewood elementary at Fauntleroy and Willow.

  • Morgan September 30, 2014 (5:09 pm)

    Feedback lounge and zeeks have power if you need to grab dinner and a drink!

  • ADS September 30, 2014 (5:09 pm)

    No power Beveridge Place

  • Gig September 30, 2014 (5:10 pm)

    Out at 47th and Roxbury.

  • Madge Bloom September 30, 2014 (5:11 pm)

    Power out @ 104th and 26th SW in Shorewood.

  • K September 30, 2014 (5:12 pm)

    Wonder who will pay for this accident? That will be all of us!!

  • mh September 30, 2014 (5:12 pm)

    Really waste management had the collision? Lovely.who is the 10% who don’t get power back for 7 hours? Would be nice to know to plan around this fiasco

  • Lila September 30, 2014 (5:12 pm)

    Wright ave near Lincoln park is completely blacked out too.

  • Maria September 30, 2014 (5:13 pm)

    Out at 45th and Henderson along with the whole block. Has anyone heard a status report? I can’t access Seattle city light’s app.

  • megotpower September 30, 2014 (5:16 pm)

    We have power at 30th Pl SW and 115th

  • Matt September 30, 2014 (5:16 pm)

    These are not the wires that are knocking out power, but there are wires down on 41st Ave SW as well. Saw with my own eyes as it was couple houses down.

  • Rose September 30, 2014 (5:18 pm)

    I HAVE power… California and Findlay

  • Maria September 30, 2014 (5:18 pm)

    Out at 45th and Henderson

  • Emily September 30, 2014 (5:19 pm)

    We are on 31st and 106th, and we are completely out of power, so are all of our neighbors. Sucks when you need to do homework on the computer!

  • b September 30, 2014 (5:20 pm)

    Good thing the m’s missed the postseason because we would be missing the playoff game…SCL really helping their image by giving ZERO info whatsoever..yay winter is coming!!!

  • Kc September 30, 2014 (5:22 pm)

    Fauntleroy and Myrtle is out
    Not sure about Kenny home

  • Pam September 30, 2014 (5:26 pm)

    Power is out on 107th & 35th

  • Chuck September 30, 2014 (5:27 pm)

    Has anyone gotten power back yet?

  • alki resident September 30, 2014 (5:28 pm)

    Brain has power everybody, dinner at his house tonite.

  • LS September 30, 2014 (5:30 pm)

    Our power is out & we’re 112th & 35th. The whole area around us is out

    • WSB September 30, 2014 (5:35 pm)

      Bad timing but SCL says outage map is undergoing ‘planned maintenance’ and should be back around 7:30 pm tonight. Hope no one needs it by then!

  • cmartins September 30, 2014 (5:34 pm)

    We are on 106th and no power. Sadly, we just came home with a lot of frozen groceries….

    Hope this can be restored soon!

  • wsBorn&Bred September 30, 2014 (5:39 pm)

    Home for us is near the scene of the crime. Does that put us in the 5+ hour wating group? Hmmmmm … an excuse for a date night out? :)

  • megan September 30, 2014 (5:40 pm)

    Power out since 4:30pm at 26th and 104th near the Village Green Nursery.

  • Mona delgado September 30, 2014 (5:45 pm)

    Power out 45 th age sw and 98th sw Wondered if the blog was out

  • AR September 30, 2014 (5:45 pm)

    SCL twitter acct says a garbage truck snagged a power line and pulled down a pole. It would appear to be SCL’s fault for not keeping the lines high enough above the road.

    Also must have been a weak pole to be pulled over by a snagged power line.

  • Bonnie September 30, 2014 (5:46 pm)

    It is on at 39th and Barton/Henderson

  • Morgan September 30, 2014 (5:47 pm)

    power is back!! 35th and 108th!!

  • Vicky September 30, 2014 (5:47 pm)

    Just got power back at 42nd and 102nd

  • Wendy September 30, 2014 (5:47 pm)

    apparently two WM trucks involved in separate incidents a couple blocks apart.

  • biankat September 30, 2014 (5:48 pm)

    Back up at Ocean View and 35th

  • dapuffin September 30, 2014 (5:48 pm)

    Power just came on at the end of 105th

  • CJ September 30, 2014 (5:48 pm)

    Power back on at 6700 block of 42nd ave sw

  • woo hoo September 30, 2014 (5:48 pm)

    Woohoo power on. Now hope my electronics aren’t fried. : (

  • Ms F September 30, 2014 (5:49 pm)

    No power at 45th and Roxbury. :(

  • Chuck September 30, 2014 (5:49 pm)

    Power back at 110tst SW and SW 31st Ave

  • Guerette family September 30, 2014 (5:49 pm)

    Power just came on at 47th and 98th, south of the ferry.

  • Andid September 30, 2014 (5:50 pm)

    Power back at henderson and 45th

  • T September 30, 2014 (5:50 pm)

    Power is on at 44th and 100th

  • SW September 30, 2014 (5:50 pm)

    Power back on 44th near Endolyn’s

  • C. Baxter September 30, 2014 (5:50 pm)

    Power is back on at 37th & Roxbury.

  • CJ September 30, 2014 (5:50 pm)

    Power back on at the 6700 block of 42nd ave sw

  • JT September 30, 2014 (5:51 pm)

    Power is back on north of ferry dock on Fauntleroy

  • Matt September 30, 2014 (5:51 pm)

    Power came back on 41st Ave SW

  • Gig September 30, 2014 (5:52 pm)

    Power is back on at 47th and roxbury

  • Gate wood mom September 30, 2014 (5:52 pm)

    Power just came on in gatewood area

  • Ed September 30, 2014 (5:52 pm)

    Power on in fauntlee hills

  • Lady A September 30, 2014 (5:52 pm)

    Back up on 108th and 37th.

  • Dawn September 30, 2014 (5:52 pm)

    Power just came back on at 35th & 112th.

  • b September 30, 2014 (5:53 pm)

    Well Within an hour has passed and I have not seen one report of lights on….

  • Lizzy Stangland September 30, 2014 (5:53 pm)

    Power is back on 42nd Ave & 102nd.

  • Jay September 30, 2014 (5:54 pm)

    Power on near Gatewood Elementary.

  • D Del Rio September 30, 2014 (5:54 pm)

    Power just came back on between 37th and 39th on 98th.

  • GRG September 30, 2014 (5:54 pm)

    Power just came back on at 37th and Roxbury

  • Andi September 30, 2014 (5:54 pm)

    Never lost power, but was without cable or internet for about 45 minutes. No idea if that’s related. 32nd & 97th.

  • Natalie September 30, 2014 (5:54 pm)

    Power back on 46th near Brace Point Drive

  • HelperMonkey September 30, 2014 (5:54 pm)

    Powers back 42nd and 100th

  • Kc September 30, 2014 (5:55 pm)

    Back on at Fauntleroy and myrtle

  • Hoku September 30, 2014 (5:55 pm)

    Power back on at 35th SW & SW 114th. YAY!

  • Katie September 30, 2014 (5:55 pm)

    Back on at 35th & 106th

  • Margo September 30, 2014 (5:56 pm)

    Power back on! 100th & 44th

  • Sue September 30, 2014 (5:56 pm)

    has anyone heard if the SW Pool has power? we’ve got lessons tonight…

  • Susan September 30, 2014 (5:56 pm)

    Power just came back on…Fauntleroy Way just south of the ferry dock. Ferry dock lights are back to working, as well.

  • Hans September 30, 2014 (5:57 pm)

    Power back on at 102 and California.

  • morgan September 30, 2014 (5:57 pm)

    Power is back!! 35th and 108th…

  • CM September 30, 2014 (5:57 pm)

    Power back on at Forest & Roxbury!

  • Etm September 30, 2014 (5:58 pm)

    Power on at West Beach!

  • Jamie September 30, 2014 (5:59 pm)

    Power is back at 35th and 108th

  • Teah September 30, 2014 (5:59 pm)

    We have power back now. 37th and 97th

  • Elma September 30, 2014 (6:00 pm)

    Power is on at frontenac and California

  • Rick September 30, 2014 (6:01 pm)

    Power out at my place in Antarctica. Oh,wait,we never had any in the first place.

  • Wendy September 30, 2014 (6:02 pm)

    hearing sirens. We’re on 100 and 39th

  • Maya September 30, 2014 (6:05 pm)

    Still No power 37th and 99th

  • Genevieve September 30, 2014 (6:06 pm)

    No power at 102 and 36th

  • Christi Stapleton September 30, 2014 (6:07 pm)

    Still out here. 39th ave

  • CabanaMom September 30, 2014 (6:08 pm)

    Power was out when I got home at 6pm(Fauntlee Hills)…it just came back on.

  • Trick September 30, 2014 (6:08 pm)

    Now what’s going on at 35th and Roxbury?
    Multiple cops on Barton, Roxbury, 35th?

  • sc September 30, 2014 (6:09 pm)

    Losing power is a good time to evaluate if you are ready for when the “big” earthquake hits!
    They are now saying to be prepared to be on your own for a minimum of 3 days and a maximum of 10 days.
    Water, food, warm clothes, flashlights, blankets… and a plan!

  • Jenn D September 30, 2014 (6:09 pm)

    Anyone having internet issues?

  • Sam September 30, 2014 (6:12 pm)

    Power back on 110th & marine view dr!!

  • Maria September 30, 2014 (6:12 pm)

    Power on by Endolynne joes!

  • luc September 30, 2014 (6:15 pm)

    SW 102nd & 39th still out

  • mtc September 30, 2014 (6:15 pm)

    Still no power 102nd & 38

  • Matt September 30, 2014 (6:18 pm)

    @Andi, a cable was also ripped down in a differerent incident at 41st Ave SW and 102nd ST. and I have power and century link is working so I would tell Comcast to check there

  • Ms.Earle September 30, 2014 (6:26 pm)

    Powers back on by Gatewood Elementary.

  • John September 30, 2014 (6:27 pm)

    No cable or internet. Anyone having Comcast issues?

  • Suzanne September 30, 2014 (6:28 pm)

    No power yet at 100th and 35th.

  • Joe September 30, 2014 (6:30 pm)

    Look at all those incredible sidewalks! Maybe they would have provided a barrier.

  • Andrew September 30, 2014 (6:38 pm)

    As of 625 still no power. 37th and 99th

  • HC September 30, 2014 (6:40 pm)

    Still waiting at 37th and 102nd :-(

  • Arbor Heights Neighbor September 30, 2014 (6:43 pm)

    Still no power at 37th Ave SW. & 102nd.

  • DW September 30, 2014 (6:44 pm)

    Still no power at 37th Ave SW & 104th St

  • Mark September 30, 2014 (6:44 pm)

    Still out on 37th place, 104th

  • erin September 30, 2014 (6:45 pm)

    power still out at 102nd & 37th ave.

  • Mary September 30, 2014 (6:47 pm)

    Still no power at 106th & 39th Ave SW

  • sunnpuppy September 30, 2014 (6:48 pm)

    Lowman Beach is back on

  • Kevin September 30, 2014 (6:53 pm)

    Power back ON at 100th and 42nd Ave SW. Comcast was estimating a 10PM restoration of service, however now back on (phone and internet in our case)around 18:45.

  • Shawn September 30, 2014 (6:55 pm)

    Still no power on 39th between 100th & 98th :(

  • Mrs. DeFlor September 30, 2014 (6:58 pm)

    Still no power at 37th and 100th.

  • J k September 30, 2014 (7:05 pm)

    Power is still out on 38th between 102nd and 104th.

  • jipper September 30, 2014 (7:07 pm)

    Still waiting @ 35th & 100th

  • sb September 30, 2014 (7:16 pm)

    Power STILL out on 36th between 102th & 104th. Getting old real fast.

  • Dana September 30, 2014 (7:19 pm)

    Our power is still out

  • Wendy September 30, 2014 (7:22 pm)

    still no power at 100th near 39th :(

  • k September 30, 2014 (7:24 pm)

    Still no power entire block of 37th/104th. Crews still working at the scene too.

  • Lynn September 30, 2014 (7:26 pm)

    No power at 39th and 100th

  • cj September 30, 2014 (7:41 pm)

    We lost power early this evening on Fauntleroy in the area near the gas station about 4:20pm. The gas station , the food truck, the pedestrian crossing near the bus stops at the gas station were all out. So we got on a bus and went to the junction for some food and shopping. Its 7:40pm now and everything in our area seems to be back on. :)

  • PG September 30, 2014 (7:42 pm)

    Still no power at 39th & 100th

  • Genevieve September 30, 2014 (7:50 pm)

    The hotline says it should be back on around 9:20 pm or so. We live on 36th and 102nd

  • Andy September 30, 2014 (7:51 pm)

    It was fun to see everyone out tonight. Go AH! Let’s do it again under better circumstances.

  • Wendy September 30, 2014 (7:59 pm)

    Still no power 100th near 39th. :(

  • Beth September 30, 2014 (8:10 pm)

    Still out at SW 99th & 37th.

  • HC September 30, 2014 (8:14 pm)

    Power back at 37th and 102nd! Thank you utility workers!

  • DW September 30, 2014 (8:15 pm)

    Hallelujah it’s back on @ 8:13pm arbor heights 37th ave SW & 104th St

  • anonyme September 30, 2014 (8:22 pm)

    Power just came back at 35th & 102nd, after 4 hours. I just finished reading a book by candlelight…imagine that.

  • Westseattleboi September 30, 2014 (8:28 pm)

    Powers back on 99th & 37th

  • Karin September 30, 2014 (8:32 pm)

    Is anyone else’s cable still out due to power outage?

  • Ant September 30, 2014 (8:43 pm)

    40th and 102nd, we got power back a couple of hours ago, but our Comcast just went out again :(

  • Daniel September 30, 2014 (8:54 pm)

    We don’t have any Internet or TV on 41st. Might want that checked out

    • WSB September 30, 2014 (8:57 pm)

      Comcast, unfortunately, has no central place to check on outages the way local utilities do. So if yours (or CLink, or whatever) is out, please call them if you haven’t already. Sometimes, I’ve heard from people, it might just need a modem reboot on your end. More often, it’s something they have to reset after losing electricity. TR

  • Kevin September 30, 2014 (8:55 pm)

    Remember 2012 when the drivers justified their high compensation with arguments about the depth of their safety awareness (like counting children and not moving until they’re all accounted for…https://westseattleblog.com/2012/07/waste-management-strike-company-brings-in-substitute-drivers/ )? I’m not making any assumptions about today. I’m just saying I’d be very surprised today if had I believed all the hype about the drivers deserving their compensation. The driver of any vehicle is responsible for not hitting stationary objects in daylight.

  • Newesty September 30, 2014 (9:06 pm)

    All I wanted to do tonight was watch the Mindy
    Project…thanks dude who hit the pole. Was today your first day driving?

    • WSB September 30, 2014 (9:17 pm)

      Please note that it has since been described by City Light as snagging wires. Could have been a problem before the truck came along. I hope to ask Waste Management about it tomorrow.

  • ACG September 30, 2014 (9:30 pm)

    Our power came back on a few hours ago, but we are without cable now too. The cable tv worked for about 2 hours after power was restored, and then went out.

  • Jshy September 30, 2014 (9:42 pm)

    Comcast out 100th and 45th

  • j September 30, 2014 (9:45 pm)

    The dump trucks leaving the Arbor Heights School construction knocked out/down cable wires three times this week on 104th until Century Link came out and raised the wires. These same trucks make a right turn on 39th two houses from where garbage truck brought down the pole. Maybe these trucks jostled other wires because garbage trucks have been coming through for years. When asked why the dump trucks didn’t head east out of the neighborhood especially after the known issues they stated “we’re legal to drive here and it’s not our problem.”

  • John September 30, 2014 (9:47 pm)

    Same as ACG.

    • WSB September 30, 2014 (9:56 pm)

      Someone just texted us that Comcast gave them a 1 am ETA. The wires brought down certainly could have included communication as well as power.

  • w.s. maverick October 1, 2014 (5:51 am)

    those garbage trucks do this all the time and most just drive away

  • anonyme October 1, 2014 (6:05 am)

    j- the construction is violating several rules, including not mitigating demolition dust, and heavy use of 102nd, which is local access/weight restricted. These trucks are enormous, and many of the lines in this neighborhood are low. Never used to be a problem until newer trucks with monstrous dimensions began using these small streets.

  • David October 1, 2014 (10:47 am)

    I have to say the WM drivers I have encountered pushing my kids in a stroller have been exceptional. Not only do they see me, they stop until I’ve made eye contact, then wave me across the street. They would always sit patiently as a crossed even when my 5yr old son insisted in re-tying his shoe in the middle of the street. I’ve called and expressed my thanks. Unlike the time a Seattle Police cruiser barly stopped in time not to hit us, then proceded to swear at me in front of my kids. All the while no lights or sirens (never get between a cop and a donut shop is evidently true).

  • Darren October 1, 2014 (3:39 pm)

    Anonyme,
    Please send an email with complaints to tlmredmond@seattleschools.org. I’ve been complaining on the dust and working on Sunday’s

  • D-Mom October 1, 2014 (9:13 pm)

    I love the WS Blog! Yesterday we were at Lincoln Park when I noticed the helicopter hovering over my house. No plumes of smoke, so I hit up the blog for the answer. And as usual, you provided me just the info I needed at just the right time. Not only did you calm my nerves, but I then knew it was best to stay out of he neighborhood rather than run home and get in the way. So, thank you for always being on the scene and providing us with such a great service.

    • WSB October 1, 2014 (9:17 pm)

      Thank you for the kind words.

  • Thomas M. October 2, 2014 (8:50 pm)

    I had to reset my Comcast high speed modem. Can’t comment on TV since I cut the cable long ago.

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