Bolano brings proven executive leadership and a strong community focus to the company’s board. BOISE, Idaho — IDACORP, Inc. has announced the appointment of Odette Bolano to serve on the board of directors of IDACORP and Idaho Power. Bolano is […]
Odette Bolano Appointed to Idaho Power and IDACORP Board of Directors
Woodhead and McCormick Campgrounds, Boat Ramps Closed Due to Wildfire
The closures are a precaution after the fire that forced the closure of Idaho Highway 71 at Cambridge moved closer to Brownlee Reservoir. CAMBRIDGE, Idaho — Idaho Power closed its largest campground, Woodhead Park, and nearby McCormick Park, as a […]
Idaho Power Crews Continue Restoration Efforts After Massive Wind Storms
High winds yesterday caused widespread outages across the region. Crews worked through the night, and backups are arriving this morning in the hardest hit areas in eastern Idaho. BOISE, Idaho — Idaho Power crews are continuing to work on hundreds […]
Electrical equipment stolen from southern Idaho businesses
Several commercial customers’ breakers have been stolen in recent weeks. The thefts left customer-owned equipment exposed, creating hazards. No one has been injured as a result of the crimes, but the businesses did experience outages. BOISE, Idaho — Thieves have […]
Idaho Power Exiting Coal Plant; Proposes Reinvesting Savings in Energy Efficiency
In two proposals submitted to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (IPUC), Idaho Power has taken another step toward its goal to provide 100% clean energy by 2045. “Continuing our path away from coal and emphasizing energy efficiency are two top-of-mind […]
Bureau of Reclamation Begins American Falls Dam Spillway Repairs
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is removing and replacing concrete in the spillway at American Falls Dam. Some recreation access may be restricted. Idaho Power is part of a water quality technical team working to minimize any downstream impacts. AMERICAN […]
Idaho Power Announces Two New Vice Presidents
The company’s vice president of power supply will retire in August, setting in motion changes that will include promoting two new vice presidents from within the company’s ranks. BOISE, Idaho – Idaho Power announced today that Tom Harvey, Vice President […]
Maintenance Work Will Restrict Traffic over Hells Canyon Dam Aug. 3–6
Visitors crossing Hells Canyon Dam from either direction should expect delays while Idaho Power crews remove stop logs. OXBOW, Oregon — Visitors intending to cross Idaho Power’s Hells Canyon Dam Aug. 3–4 should plan to do so between 10:30 a.m. […]
Eagle Bar Recreation Access Will Be Restricted After July 15 Until Spring 2021
Idaho Power will be using the southern half of the location as a construction staging area for upgrades at Hells Canyon Power Plant. The boat launch will remain open. OXBOW, Oregon — Public access to the Eagle Bar recreation site […]
Several Idaho Power Campgrounds, Additional Recreation Sites to Open Friday
The next phase of the company’s plan to reopen recreation sites closed by the COVID-19 pandemic will include campgrounds in Hells Canyon and near C.J. Strike, but some locations will remain closed. BOISE, Idaho — Several developed campgrounds in Hells […]