Trench Work To Begin On 1st Ave South This Week

The City of Burien is reporting on its website that trench work will begin today (Monday, Feb. 6) on Seattle City Light’s underground duct banks along 1st Avenue South. This work will affect the inside... [Read more]

Over 7,000 Homes Lose Power In Burien Area Due To Wind Storm

A very strong wind storm gusted into the area Tuesday night (Jan. 24), leaving more than 7,000 homes without power in the Burien area. Seattle City Light says that one outage occurred around 11:30 p.m. The... [Read more]

Power Outage Hits Burien Area

An ice storm has likely caused a power outage in the Burien area, cutting electricity (and precious Internet) for around 3,300 customs. We’re one of them, and we’ll try to update the blog from... [Read more]

SCAM ALERT: City Light Says Thieves Are Posing As Fake Utility Workers

Seattle City Light on Friday (Dec. 30) announced that “several customers have contacted Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities with concerns about thieves posing as utility employees.” “The... [Read more]

Christmas Storm Brings Large Tree Down Across SW 152nd; Power Outages

UPDATE 12/27/11: Seattle City Light is reporting that power has been restored to all Customers affected by Christmas Day’s windstorm by 2:30 a.m. Monday (Dec. 26). Seattle City Light experienced multiple... [Read more]

Say Goodbye To Old Utility Poles On 1st Ave South – They’re Coming Down

The City of Burien announced Tuesday (Oct. 11) that Seattle City Light has begun removing old wooden utility poles and aerial wires along 1st Ave South as part of Phase One of the 1st Ave South Improvement... [Read more]

Learn About Solar Picnic Shelter Project At Workshop This Saturday

Northwest Sustainable Energy for Economic Development (SEED) is hosting a “City Light Community Solar Q&A” workshop from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. this Saturday, July 9th, at the Burien Community... [Read more]

City Light’s ‘Powerful Neighborhoods’ Offering Free Energy-Saving Products

Seattle City Light’s ‘Powerful Neighborhoods’ program is offering free energy-saving products to Burien, North Highline and White Center residents. “We will come to your house with... [Read more]

Wild Windstorm Knocks Power Out In Burien/Normandy Park Neighborhoods

Thursday’s powerful windstorm knocked out power to some 2,840 residents in the Burien/Normandy Park neighborhoods. According to Seattle City Light, power went out around 6:30pm and was restored for... [Read more]

Seattle City Light Finds Three Streetlights In Burien Giving Off Voltage

On Thursday (Jan. 6), Seattle City Light announced that it had identified four more streetlights that were giving off dangerous voltage, three of which are located in the Shorewood neighborhood of Burien. City... [Read more]

City Light Offering Free Flourescent Light Bulbs To Burien Residents

Seattle City Light announced Wednesday (Dec. 22nd) that it is expanding its “Powerful Neighborhoods” program to install free compact fluorescent light bulbs in the areas of Burien, White Center,... [Read more]

Power Restored After Fallen Tree Causes Outage, Affecting 4,000 In Burien Area

Another windstorm blew into the area Friday night, causing another power outage for approximately 4,000 in the Burien and Boulevard Park areas for around an hour. Power was restored, and Seattle City... [Read more]

Another Day, Another Storm…And Another Series Of Power Outages

A fierce storm struck the Burien area early Tuesday morning, with sudden, racous thunderstorms, gusts up to 40 – 50mph, and of course, relentless, pounding rain. This all added up to another night without... [Read more]

Power Restored To Most Burienites After Severe Windstorm Strikes Area

A windstorm with winds gusting up to 50mph caused numerous power outages across the Burien area Monday night. The outages initially left more than 18,000 City Light customers without power, and aside from... [Read more]

Councilmember Says Burien Residents Are Overpaying Seattle City Light

by Ralph Nichols Seattle City Light is charging Burien and other suburban ratepayers – residential and commercial – more than it costs the utility to provide their electricity. And, says Burien City... [Read more]

Learn About Energy Efficient Lighting From City Light At Fred Meyer Saturday

Seattle City Light energy conservation experts will be on hand this Saturday, May 8th, from 10:30am – 2pm at the Burien Fred Meyer (14300 1st Ave. South) to help customers learn more about energy... [Read more]

UPDATE: Power Restored After Downed Tree Causes Outage For 3,700 In Area

UPDATE 4/2/10 @ 5pm: Seattle City Light says that their repair crews restored power about 3:30pm to 3,700 homes and businesses in Burien and unincorporated King County that were affected by an outage caused... [Read more]

Power Outage Hits Burien & SeaTac Areas

If you’re wondering why your bedside clock was blinking with the wrong time this morning, it was because of a power outage that happened around 4:30am. According to Seattle City Light, an equipment... [Read more]