Sitka’s O’Connell Bridge, connecting Baranof Island and Japonski Island.

Some residents on Japonski Island lost power at 10:15 a.m. this morning (03-22-18) when a bird struck a piece of electrical equipment. Power was restored at 10:48 a.m.

A press released issued by the city said the outage affected electrical customers on the north side of Japonski Island, but not the airport nor Air Station Sitka. The city Electric Department thanks customers for their patience and understanding.