Thousands Still Without Power In Spokane After Nov. 17 Storm

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Spokane Public Radio Acting News Director Steve Jackson (R) says the storm toppled well over 300 trees, leaving thousands without power in Spokane since Nov. 17.
Courtesy Spokane Public Radio

Thousands in Spokane, Washington  have been without power for over a week since a devastating windstorm buckled the region’s power grid. The November 17 storm left nearly 200,000 households and businesses without power. Roughly 5,000 customers will go without electricity through tomorrow. Spokane Public Radio acting news director Steve Jackson says the storm toppled well over 300 trees.

 

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Edward O’Brien first landed at Montana Public Radio three decades ago as a news intern while attending the UM School of Journalism. He covers a wide range of stories from around the state.
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