If you have been waiting to visit the newly renovated Historic Swan Falls Powerhouse Museum, now’s the time. The museum at the oldest hydroelectric dam on the Snake River is open for free self-guided tours for three more Saturdays — […]
Swan Falls Powerhouse Museum Wrapping Up Summer Season
Drivers, Heighten Your Awareness as Schools Resume
Idaho Power employees log more than 10 million driving miles each year, and as a new school year begins, the company reminds customers to join them in refocusing on safe driving. With the increase in schoolchildren on sidewalks and near […]
Algae-related Health Advisory Issued for Brownlee and Hells Canyon Reservoirs
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW) has issued a harmful algal bloom (HAB) health advisory for Brownlee and Hells Canyon reservoirs. Visitors are urged to use caution when recreating in or near the water where a HAB has […]
August 11 Brings Safe Digging Reminders
Next Sunday is National 8/11 Day. That’s August 11, but it’s also a reminder to call 811 before you dig. Idaho Power encourages customers to dial 811 to help stay safe and prevent costly repairs you can incur if you […]
Idaho Power Partners with Firefighters for Safety
As wildfires continue to burn around the region, first responders like firefighters and utility line crews work hard to keep communities safe and connected. Idaho Power has been working with fire agencies to safely gain access to restore power after […]
Stay Safe and Prevent Power Outages this Fourth of July
Idaho Power is asking customers to stay safe and help prevent power outages this Fourth of July that could be caused by wildfires sparked by fireworks. Keep a bucket of water nearby when lighting fireworks, and avoid using fireworks near […]
Shoshone Falls Summer Show Starts Soon
Visitors will get another chance to see abundant water flowing over Shoshone Falls starting this week as water released from upstream reservoirs makes its way down the Snake River. Flows over the falls on Monday were around 300 cubic feet […]
Idaho Power to Host Virtual Meetings on Outage Preparedness for Vulnerable Customers
BOISE, Idaho — Idaho Power is collaborating with Norco, the Southwest Idaho Area Agency on Aging, and LINC to host two virtual meetings with outage preparedness information specific to customers with unique medical or mobility needs. Idaho Power keeps the […]
Video: Idaho Power Steps Up Boat Cleaning to Thwart Invasive Mussels
Idaho Power employees spend a lot of time working in the Snake River. Maintaining stream gages and fish monitoring equipment, inspecting hydroelectric facilities, and conducting fish research are all important tasks that require putting boats and other gear in the […]
Stay Safe on the Water Near Dams
Keep these safety tips in mind if you plan to stay cool this summer by visiting one of the many reservoirs or waterways near Idaho Power dams along the Snake River. For more safety tips from Idaho Power, visit idahopower.com/safety. […]