Power Outage Hits 600 Customers in Moses Lake

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A power outage affected around 575 customers in the Cascade Valley area of Moses Lake, Washington on Saturday morning. The outage was caused by several downed utility lines in the vicinity of Dick Road Northeast, where smoke and flames were also reported. About 400 customers had their power restored by 11:45 a.m., while the remaining affected customers had service back by around 2:30 p.m.

Why it matters

Power outages can significantly disrupt daily life and pose safety risks, especially during extreme weather conditions. This incident highlights the importance of maintaining a reliable electrical grid infrastructure and the need for prompt response and restoration efforts by utility providers.

The details

The Grant PUD, the local utility provider, said the outage was caused by several downed utility lines in the Dick Road Northeast area, which also resulted in smoke and flames. Fire districts responded to the scene, but no structures were damaged and no injuries were reported.

• The outage occurred around 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2026.
• About 400 customers had their power restored by 11:45 a.m. the same day.
• The remaining affected customers had their service restored by around 2:30 p.m.

What’s next

The PUD is investigating the cause of the downed lines and will work to ensure the electrical grid is properly maintained to prevent future widespread outages.