Has it been 10 years already? On August 29, 2015, the strongest summer wind storm on record swept through western Washington.

Wind gusts of up to 70 mph pounded the Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, and Everett-Paine Field had wind gusts of more than 60 mph. Many other western Washington interior locations recorded wind gusts of more than 50 mph, while along the coast, winds peaked higher than 70 mph. With leaves on trees, branches and trees were more easily blown down onto homes, roads, and more.

More than half a million customers lost power in the midday Saturday storm. It took days for power crews to return service to customers.

Two people lost their lives as a result of fallen trees and large branches. Many arterial roads and neighborhood streets were blocked by downed trees, includ

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