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Clark Public Utilities

Gusty winds knock out power across Clark County as branches and trees fall

February 25, 2025, 12:00pm Clark County News

Fierce wind and intermittently heavy rain battered the region Monday and Tuesday morning, leading to downed trees and some damage in Clark County and beyond. Read story

Cuts to BPA, Army Corps could mean longer and more frequent power outages for Southwest Washington

February 21, 2025, 1:36pm Business

Clark County may soon see longer and more frequent power outages, as the Bonneville Power Administration and region’s Army Corps of Engineers lose hundreds of employees after actions by the… Read story

Wind drives power outages, leaving 10,000 Clark County households in the dark

December 26, 2024, 10:39am Clark County News

Windy weather Thursday morning caused about 10,000 Clark Public Utilities customers to lose power briefly, but crews had most of the problems fixed within a few hours. Read story

Pedestrians pass Bridge Sub at the foot of the northbound side of the Interstate 5 Bridge, which was the city’s first electrical substation. Vancouver developer Hurley Development bought the building earlier this year, though the property could be condemned for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program.

Vancouver developer Hurley buys ‘Bridge Sub’, which could be in I-5 Bridge’s path, along with company’s HQ

Pedestrians pass Bridge Sub at the foot of the northbound side of the Interstate 5 Bridge, which was the city’s first electrical substation. Vancouver developer Hurley Development bought the building earlier this year, though the property could be condemned for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program.

December 26, 2024, 6:08am Business Subscriber Exclusive

The historic Bridge Sub substation has a new owner: Vancouver developer Hurley Development. The building’s destiny, however, isn’t certain. Read story

A car emits exhaust in Cascade Park on Dec. 5.

‘A tall order’: Clark County, Vancouver and other cities struggle to craft required climate plans

A car emits exhaust in Cascade Park on Dec. 5.

December 21, 2024, 6:14am Clark County News

For the first time, Clark County and all of its cities must address climate change in the 20-year plans required by the state’s Growth Management Act. Read story

Energy Adviser: Take care to not overload circuits

December 7, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Life

Overloading electrical circuits is easier than you may think, especially around the holidays. At best, overloading the circuit is inconvenient, but it can also be dangerous. Read story

Clark Public Utilities commissioners passed their electric, generating and water systems budgets for 2025, sparing customers a rate increase after last year's 14.5 percent overall increase.

A year after increases, Clark Public Utilities won’t raise rates in 2025

Clark Public Utilities commissioners passed their electric, generating and water systems budgets for 2025, sparing customers a rate increase after last year's 14.5 percent overall increase.

December 4, 2024, 12:21pm Business

Clark Public Utilities won’t raise rates next year under a 2025 budget adopted by commissioners Tuesday morning. Read story

Energy Adviser: LEDs a gift to bill for holiday lighting

November 23, 2024, 6:07am Clark County Life

Decorating for the holidays is a seasonal highlight for people across Clark County, but a bright and colorful home doesn’t have to create a high energy bill at the end of the month. Read story

Sherry Erickson is has a 34 point lead over James Oneil in the race for Clark Public Utilities Board of Commissioners District 1.

Erickson lands seat on Clark Public Utilities district board in her third run

Sherry Erickson is has a 34 point lead over James Oneil in the race for Clark Public Utilities Board of Commissioners District 1.

November 6, 2024, 12:13pm Clark County News

Sherry Erickson has secured a victory in the race for Clark Public Utilities Board of Commissioners District 1, the seat held by retiring Commissioner Jim Malinowski. Read story

Local residents attempt to stay dry as wait at the Clark County Elections Office in downtown Vancouver on Tuesday afternoon.

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez pulls ahead of Joe Kent in 3rd District results

Local residents attempt to stay dry as wait at the Clark County Elections Office in downtown Vancouver on Tuesday afternoon.

November 5, 2024, 9:00pm Clark County News

Early results show U.S. Rep Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D- Skamania, pulling ahead of Republican challenger Joe Kent in the 3rd Congressional District race on Tuesday. Read story