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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2026 · 17 MIN

300 miles of underground wires are lengthening Seattle power outages

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Over the last decade, power outages in Seattle have gotten twice as long, on average. They’re also getting more frequent One of the driving forces are underground power lines from the 1960s. Meanwhile, rates are going up. Soundside co-host David Kroman is here to talk about it. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.  Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Over the last decade, power outages in Seattle have gotten twice as long, on average. They’re also getting more frequent One of the driving forces are underground power lines from the 1960s. Meanwhile, rates are going up. Soundside co-host David Kroman is here to talk about it.

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