copper

Much like two other large electrical power sub-station break-ins, this one could have resulted in injury or death to workers. Pacific Power reported two recent thefts of copper grounding wire at two substation, now the BPA (Bonneville Power Administration) says their McNary Substation was hit...

Pacific Power officials are working with the Walla Walla County Sheriff's department to find out who the people are that stole copper grounding wire from two substations near Wallula. Authorities say the theft was discovered March 28th, at the substation located on Dodd road between Railex and and Sundance roads...

Suspect wanted in connection with ongoing thefts of wire, copper and other materials as well as trespassing.

When robbing a liquor store is just a little too cliche for your style of crime, there's always spools of high voltage copper wire to be found!

On our side of the state, in the Columbia Basin, it's irrigation and other farm equipment that's 'hit' for it's copper. On the West side, thieves are targeting state highway street lights!