Shoshone Falls Flows will Rise This Week

shoshone falls flows

Flows over Shoshone Falls will ramp up Wednesday, opening a brief window for spectators to enjoy one of Idaho’s most popular scenic attractions. On Tuesday, about 400 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water was flowing over the falls, which […]

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Swan Falls Dam Crossing Closed on Weekdays Until October

Picture of the upstream side of Swan Falls Dam showing the pedestrian walkway.

The public walkway across Swan Falls Dam will be closed on weekdays from May through October while Idaho Power performs maintenance on the dam’s spillway. Weekend access will remain open. The closure does not affect the campground, day-use park, museum, […]

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Swan Falls Museum Opens this Saturday, April 18

Photo of the historic Swan Falls Power Plant along the Snake River

Idaho Power’s Swan Falls Powerhouse Museum will open for self-guided tours this Saturday, April 18. The museum, housed in the historic Swan Falls powerhouse adjacent to the current hydropower plant, will be open each Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 […]

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Safe Digging Month: Avoid Hazards Underground and Overhead

woman digging in yard with shovel

As you prepare for more outdoor activities this spring, Idaho Power reminds you that April is Safe Digging Month, and the company is sharing important tips for staying safe while working and playing outdoors. Check out a short video demonstrating […]

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Start Spring Field Work with Safety in Mind

Image of a worker moving an irrigation pipe safely

As spring field work ramps up, Idaho Power reminds agricultural workers to stay clear of electrical equipment for their own safety. You can find a video at youtube.com/idahopower showing the importance of being safe around overhead lines when doing field work. Jordan […]

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Fresh Trout Awaiting Anglers at C.J. Strike Reservoir

a trout in midair between the tanker truck and the water at C.J. Strike Reservoir during a trout release in March 2026.

A fresh batch of rainbow trout has arrived at C.J. Strike Reservoir courtesy of Idaho Power. Idaho Power tankers are adding 50,000 rainbow trout to C.J. Strike Reservoir this week. Fish were released at the Cottonwood and Jack’s Creek boat […]

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