Deadly Storms and Floods Ravage West Coast Amid Power Outages

A recent bomb cyclone in Western Washington exposed significant shortcomings in Puget Sound Energy's (PSE) preparedness and the state's infrastructure, raising questions about Governor Jay Inslee's push for an all-electric future. Thousands of residents faced prolonged power outages, highlighting issues like inadequate tree trimming and understaffing at PSE. Critics argue that the state's focus on green energy goals has come at the expense of reliable infrastructure, leaving Washington ill-prepared for emergencies and casting doubt on the feasibility of a fully electrified future.