Power outage shuts down Kitsap County Courthouse, county phone system

The Kitsap County Courthouse, administration building and public works buildings have been closed until noon Monday, Aug. 19 due to a power outage.

The Kitsap County Courthouse, administration building and public works buildings have been closed until noon Monday, Aug. 19 due to a power outage.

Phone service is also out.

County officials said Puget Sound Energy had reported that two major transformers are down. Electricity is expected to be restored by noon.