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Power outage in Whitman County affecting nearly 2,000

Pullman, WALocal News

A power outage in Whitman County has left nearly 2,000 Avista Utilities customers without electricity Saturday evening. The outage commenced at around 7:30 p. m. , affecting parts of Pullman and reaching southeast toward the Snake River. Avista anticipates restoring power by 10:15 p.

m. Saturday. The cause of the outage is currently under investigation, prompting officials to assess the situation. Local businesses and residents are advised to prepare for possible delays in power restoration. This outage underscores the need for robust energy infrastructure in the region.

Avista has not yet provided a timeline for a full recovery or additional details regarding the cause. Community members are encouraged to stay updated through Avista's online outage map.

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Berney to retire as counseling point man

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