Power Outages in Spokane County
On March 12, 2026, nearly 2,000 residents and businesses in Old Town, Spokane County, Washington, experienced a power outage that was reported just after 10 a.m. The outage is part of a larger issue affecting the region, with Avista Utilities indicating that more than 50,000 customers are without power across Eastern Washington and North Idaho.
The outages have been attributed to severe weather conditions, with winds reaching up to 68 mph in Spokane County. As of 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, King County reported 33,993 customers without power, highlighting the widespread impact of the storm.
Earlier in the day, around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, approximately 3,000 customers were already in the dark in Washington. However, power restoration efforts began overnight, and by 4 a.m., the number of customers without power had dropped to around 90,000.
According to Dominion Energy’s online outage map, 1,998 customers are specifically affected in Old Town, with the cause of the outage still pending investigation. Restoration efforts are estimated to be completed between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., as crews work diligently to restore power.
Steven Van Horn, a spokesperson for Avista Utilities, commented on the situation, stating, “It’s about in-line with what we were expecting.” This reflects the utility’s preparedness for the severe weather conditions that have led to these outages.
As residents navigate the challenges posed by the outages, drivers are advised to treat intersections with traffic signal outages as four-way stops to ensure safety on the roads.
Power outages were reported due to strong winds affecting multiple counties, emphasizing the need for residents to stay informed through resources like the Entergy outage map.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the full extent of the damage and the timeline for complete restoration. As the situation develops, updates will continue to be provided to keep the community informed.
