Oxbow, Oregon — Hells Canyon Road between Oxbow and the Hells Canyon Dam (north of Hells Canyon park) is currently closed due to a rockslide. The closure will enable crews to safely clear the rockslide and perform any necessary repairs. […]
Hells Canyon Road Closure
Expect Delays on Swan Falls Dam Road Nov. 28-Dec. 31
BOISE, Idaho — Drivers on the road to Swan Falls Dam should be prepared for delays of up to two hours Nov. 28-Dec. 31. During that time, crews will work to improve the stability on the surface of the slope […]
Key Oregon Permit Approved for Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line
Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council on Tuesday approved a permit to build the Boardman to Hemingway transmission line across five eastern Oregon counties. The line will move power between the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West, helping meet customer needs during […]
Updated: Snake River Water Levels near Bliss Will Change during Bridge Inspection
Note: This news release replaces an earlier version, with the operation delayed by 24 hours due to high temperatures. BLISS, Idaho – Flows in the section of the Snake River below Lower Salmon Falls Dam near Bliss will bump up […]
New C.J. Strike Hydro Operations Will Cause Water Level Changes
GRAND VIEW, Idaho, August 11, 2022 — Idaho Power is changing its C.J. Strike power plant operations to generate additional clean hydroelectric power during periods of high customer demand. This may cause reservoir levels and flows downstream of C.J. Strike […]
Road Over Hells Canyon Dam Closed Wednesday, Aug. 17
OXBOW, Oregon – The road over Hells Canyon Dam will be closed on Wednesday, Aug. 17, from 8:30 a.m. MT to 2 p.m. MT. No vehicles will be able to cross during that time. A large crane will be on […]
Idaho Power Files Customer Generation Study
BOISE, Idaho — At the direction of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (IPUC), Idaho Power has filed a study analyzing the benefits and costs of on-site customer generation within the company’s service area. The study provides information that the IPUC, […]
Closure Dates Announced for Road Over Hells Canyon Dam
OXBOW, Oregon — Anyone planning to cross Hells Canyon Dam over the next several weeks should plan their trips to avoid hours when the road will be closed. The dam will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians during the following […]
Idaho Power’s Oxbow Fish Hatchery Closed to Visitors for Renovation
Chinook and steelhead trapping, spawning and egg collection will continue at the hatchery during the closure, which could extend through summer 2024. OXBOW, Oregon — Idaho Power’s Oxbow Fish Hatchery in Hells Canyon will be closed to the public beginning […]
May is National Wildfire Awareness Month: Take steps to prepare an outage kit and stay informed
PGE, Pacific Power, Idaho Power provide actionable tips and guidance as fire season approaches PORTLAND, Oregon — To recognize National Wildfire Awareness Month, Portland General Electric, Pacific Power and Idaho Power are encouraging Oregonians to prepare for wildfire season. Fire-weather […]