14,000 plunged into darkness after attacks on electrical substations outside Tacoma, Washington

More than 14,000 Washington state residents were without power on Christmas. The power outages were caused by a vandalized power grid in the Tacoma...

January 3, 2023
6:50 AM

More than 14,000 Washington state residents were without power on Christmas. The power outages were caused by a vandalized power grid in the Tacoma area. Earlier this month, North Carolina suffered a vandalized power grid. Four Washington state electrical facilities were vandalized on Christmas Day, according to local authorities. Damages caused power outages in Graham, Kapowsin, and Puyallup, affecting more than 14,000 customers according to Pierce County Sheriff's Office. Police are investigating the matter and said Monday morning that there are no suspects in custody at this time and that power has been restored to most homes.

Asia Martin