Mason PUD 3

06/16/2026

Whether you sleep with a fan on every night or you only get them out of the garage around this time of year, use fans safely!
💨 Check cords for damage - this could be a fire hazard or shock risk.
💨 Don't overload outlets - in fact, plug fans directly into the wall.
💨 Keep the fan blades clean - unplug them and clean off the dust or other allergens that they could blow at you. (Oof, that reminds me I gotta clean that ceiling fan...)

06/10/2026

Looking for an easier path to balance the budget? Maybe a more predictable power bill would help? Check out budget billing!

We take the last 12 actual months of use and average it out, then charge you that amount each month. Now is a great time to sign up, in the lower usage months, so you can build a credit toward the higher winter usage months. We then recalculate the monthly bill in May.

Learn more at pud3.org/budgetbilling.

06/09/2026

5:05 p.m. Traffic is moving in alternating lanes while repairs are being made.

4:05 p.m. Power has been restored to all but about 40 customers in the Belfair area along Highway 300 and up Union River Road. Crews continue to make repairs where a tree fell on lines. Repairs should be completed by 10 p.m. tonight.

3:20 p.m. Over the next hour or so, our crews will start "switching" or rerouting power for most customers while they continue to make repairs. About 100 customers will remain out of power for the duration of the repairs, estimated restoration time yet to come.

2:27 p.m. Our crews are making repairs on a downed tree on lines, which has caused an outage for about 1,150 customers in the Belfair area, especially the north end, and the Union River area. We don't yet have an estimated restoration time, but crews are already working on it. Thank you for your patience!

06/09/2026

It was chilly yesterday, but it could be in the 90s this weekend! Get ready for any heatwaves that might come our way this summer. Remember:
🌞 If you're going to be outside, wear sunblock and reapply as needed.
😎 Protect yourself with a hat, sunglasses, or find shade in other ways.
🌞 On hotter days, drink more water and watch for signs of dehydration or heat exhaustion. Take lots of breaks if you are working outside.
😎 Stay cool.

06/05/2026

5:52 p.m. Power has been restored.

Updated: Estimated time of restoration is 5:35. Thanks again for your patience.

Update 3:15 Reports of lines down on NE Spar Tree. Please remember to stay at least 100 feet away from downed lines - do not touch, approach, or driver near or over them.

2:40 p.m. Our system has notified us of an outage on Northshore past Tahuya affecting about 343 customers. Crews have been dispatched to investigate and make repairs. We will update this post when we have more information. Thank you for your patience!

06/04/2026

9:39 a.m. Power is restored to all but 35 customers on Cronquist Road while crews continue to make repairs. Thanks for your patience as we identify the issue and make repairs!

9:17 a.m. Crews have identified an issue on Cronquist Road, likely an underground service issue. They hope to have power restored to all but the 35 customers or so on Cronquist within the next hour.

8:54 a.m. We are responding to an outage affecting about 650 customers along Grapeview Loop Road north of the Grapeview area and Treasure Island. We don't yet know the cause or an estimated time for restoration. In case there is a line down, please be sure to remember to stay at least 100 feet away - do not drive under, over, or around a downed line.

06/02/2026

It's National Safety Month and you KNOW we love some good safety messaging! As you're doing your spring/summer chores, keep in mind ways to improve safety around your home. Here are some ideas:

👉 Check your electrical cords for any fraying or damage.
👉 Look around for any trees, branches, or other vegetation interfering with power lines, transformers, or other electrical equipment. If you see an issue, you can let us know by filling out a "hazard tree" form on our website.
👉 If you're planning on digging, call 811 first to check for underground utilities.

There are many more important safety messages to come!

06/02/2026

UPDATE 1:31 p.m.: Power restored to Trails End. Crews continue to work on Cronquist Road.

UPDATE 12:58 p.m.: Crews have restored power to the Allyn and Grapeview areas except for 35 customers on Cronquist Road. No estimated restoration time yet.

Another crew is working on an outage affecting about 1,345 customers around the Trails End area. They expect to have power restored by about 2:30 p.m.

ORIGINAL POST: Our system has notified us of an outage in the Lakeland Village/Allyn, Grapeview Loop, Treasure Island, Sherwood Creek, North Mason Area, and Dawn Drive area affecting 2,208 customers. Crews have been dispatched to investigate and make repairs. We will update when we have more information. Check out our outage map for more details.

View current outages, number of customers out, and any other available information such as estimated time of restoration.

05/30/2026

We’ve got a couple legendary creatures joining us for the parade on this beautiful day! And, of course, some members of our legendary crew. See you at 11 for the Forest Festival parade!

05/28/2026

Will we see you this weekend at Forest Festival? Here's another fun throwback to our 1952 award-winning parade float. What will our entry look like this year???