Clark Public Utilities restored electricity to nearly all affected customers in Vancouver, Washington, after a vehicle crash caused a power outage Sunday evening. The Local Power Outage Near Me report drew attention as the outage was quickly reduced after a vehicle collided with a utility pole near Northeast 112th Avenue and Northeast Burton Road. By 7:30 p.m., 2,718 customers were still without electricity, but that number fell to just 65 by 9 p.m., showing a rapid improvement in power service for affected customers.
The utility’s reported outage count therefore dropped by about 97.6% in roughly 90 minutes. Police said the driver was taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence. The quick restoration limited the overall impact compared with larger outages the utility has experienced.
Outage Was Small Compared With 2025 Storm
The latest outage was far smaller than the major storm that affected Clark Public Utilities customers in December 2025. That storm knocked out electricity for roughly 110,000 customers, while the Sunday incident had 2,718 customers without power at the 7:30 p.m. reference point. The latest figure represented about 1.1% of the utility’s 243,809 electric accounts at the end of 2025.
Clark Public Utilities said reliable power remains important to households and businesses across Clark County. The utility also reported stronger electric-system financial results in 2025, including pre-contribution earnings of $16.4 million, compared with $1 million a year earlier. Power-supply expenses declined by 14.1%, while customer rates remained steady.
$160.7 Million Bond Sale Approaches
The outage comes as Clark Public Utilities prepares for a major municipal bond offering. The utility is expected to sell about $160.7 million in revenue and refunding bonds, with pricing anticipated on August 19. The financing includes refinancing components, meaning the total amount does not necessarily represent an equivalent increase in net debt.
Credit agencies have also reviewed the financing, with Fitch assigning an AA rating with a stable outlook, Moody’s giving an Aa3 rating and S&P Global assigning an A+ rating with a stable outlook. Investors are expected to watch the bond pricing and any repair costs connected with the outage.
As of the latest reported count, 65 customers remained without power, while officials had not yet provided an estimate for repair expenses. The rapid restoration means the Sunday outage appears to have had a limited systemwide effect.
Source : ts2.tech
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