Center for Independence

20/12/2025

20/12/2025

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20/12/2025

20/12/2025

Big thanks to our hardworking PSE crews and crews from Canada and Idaho for helping to restore our power.

Continue to follow CFI for updates on flood recovery efforts.

We understand how frustrating extended outages are and that you are counting on us to get your power restored.

Many customers are waking up to see their estimated restoration times were pushed out overnight. These changes happened for two primary reasons:

• In some areas, like Whidbey Island and Pierce County, crews found more damage to neighborhood power lines after energizing transmission lines and substations. This additional damage needs to be repaired for power to be restored.
• Estimated restoration times that had previously been set for midnight last night were set in error. The majority of these midnight ETRs should have been set for today, 12/19 at 11:59 PM – 24 hours later. We know how much you depend on us for accurate information and we deeply regret the error.

Below are current estimated restoration times for the remaining hard-hit areas:

• Whatcom and Skagit counties: Most customers will have their power restored by 11:59 PM tonight with the exception of some areas where flooding remains an issue. In flooded areas, we are closely watching flood status and are prepared to restore power as soon as it’s safe.
• Island County: After additional winds on Thursday slowed crews down and caused some additional damage, a full complement of crews are ready to make progress on the island this morning. We anticipate that most customers will have their power restored by 11:59 PM tonight. As we continue to assess the extensive damage on the south end of the island, there may be pockets of customers whose outages extend into Saturday.
• North King County: Outside of Skykomish, storm-related outages have been mostly restored. Skykomish, which had a short period of restoration yesterday before losing power again, requires a helicopter patrol of the transmission line due to access limitations on the ground. The estimated restoration time for Skykomish is currently set for 11:59 PM tonight, and we will provide an update once we have visibility into the damage.
• South King County: Most storm-related outages have been restored. Restoration in Greenwater is complex, requiring us to string wire across the White River during daylight hours, and for that reason the ETR is set for 11:59 PM tonight. That timeframe will be updated as needed.
• Pierce & Thurston Counties: Most customers will have their power restored throughout the day today as crews complete the remainder of the more localized outages.
• Kittitas County: Most customers will have their power restored by 8 p.m. today.

As crews start working on your repairs, they will update your ETR with outage-specific information based on field conditions and level of damage.

20/12/2025

Congratulations to Vicky for successfully achieving her IL goals and landing an amazing gig! We were so honored and privileged to witness your progress and becoming. Wishing you all the best in achieving all of your future goals and reaching your highest dreams.

20/12/2025

Sharing holiday cheer and resources with our fellow community partners! Thank you Tacoma Needle Exchange and People's Center for all you do in community!

11/11/2025

An esteemed thank you to our honorable, distinguished, and valiant veterans who have gone above and beyond with their dedication, sacrifice and service.

In humble service to those who have fought and served for our freedoms.

With honor,
The Center for Independence

31/10/2025

Closing the offices one-hour early to get to our boos. Wishing everyone a safe, fun and Happy Halloween!

31/10/2025

A HUGE thank-you to everyone who joined the Center for Independence's Out and About Spooktacular's this week! Your energy, creativity, and amazing costumes made this celebration of community and the season truly special. 💛

We were honored to welcome WA State Rep. Mari Leavitt, Mary Wysocki (LA for Rep. Sam Low) and Courtney Williams, Executive Director of the Washington State Independent Living Council, who took the time to connect with our participants and programs. 👏👏👏

Thank you Bretty Rawson of Slow Blink Media for capturing our happy smiles and happy vibes. 📸👻

Team CFI can't wait to see you at our next Out and About in November at our Lakewood and Marysville locations - come celebrate with us! 🎉🍁🍂

31/10/2025