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Update: Whatcom Falls Power Outage Cause
..caused by a DUI.
As we reported, there was a brief power outage in Whatcom Falls. It’s been attributed to a DUI. Our story here: https://www.bellinghamscoop.com/p/whatcom-falls-power-outage
From the Bellingham PD Facebook Page:
8:13 p.m. - The intersection is now on four-way flash and there are sign crews in the area. They are placing signs for traffic flow, as there is only one eastbound lane open. Please use extreme caution in the area and watch out for the flaggers and repair crew.
Traffic Alert for Lakeway Dr
Our patrol officers are investigating a DUI crash on Lakeway Drive. The driver took out a transformer which has cut the power to the intersection of Woburn/Yew St/Lakeway Drive.
Please use caution as you drive since there are no lights working whatsoever. City of Bellingham Public Works is responding to see if we can get stop signs placed. Use standard four-way stop procedures at the intersection.
The DUI driver is not injured and under arrest. We will update with information as necessary.
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