‘Loud boom’ reported by Gig Harbor-area residents as power goes out Saturday evening

Power failed in the Gig Harbor area Saturday evening, affecting approximately 3,000 homes, according to a statement from Peninsula Light Co., the utility that serves the area. The affected area ranged “from East Bay to Rosedale to downtown and surrounding areas,” the utility said at 6:30 p.

m. on X, formerly known as Twitter. Residents reacting to the post reported hearing “a loud boom” just the power went out.



The utility posts outage information on , including maps and explanations of the restoration process. Widespread outage affecting 3000+ in Gig Harbor ranging from East Bay to Rosedale to downtown and surrounding areas. Staff and crews aware and dispatched.

Updates will be posted as crews are able to relay. Any info please message or comment. Thank you! — Peninsula Light Co.

(@PenLightCo).