HELLS CANYON DAM — Travel over Hells Canyon Dam will be restricted July 18 and 22 while Idaho Power crews use a large crane to perform maintenance. The road will be closed to all vehicle traffic from 8 a.m.–noon and […]
Travel over Hells Canyon Dam Restricted July 18 and July 22
Idaho Power Warns Magic Valley Customers of Scam Activity
BOISE, Idaho — Idaho Power has received several recent reports citing scam-related activity across the Magic Valley. The false claims being reported fall under two categories, and both have included individuals with fake badges and Idaho Power logoed clothing: Outside […]
Twin Falls Reservoir Will Drop Wednesday Night for Dam Inspection
TWIN FALLS, Idaho —The reservoir above the Twin Falls Power Plant will be lowered as much as two feet, to allow for a routine inspection of the dam. This drawdown will restrict access to the Twin Falls Park boat ramp. […]
Campfires Banned at Two Large Idaho Power Campgrounds
Due to extreme heat and dry conditions, campfires are temporarily banned at Idaho Power’s Woodhead Park campground in Hells Canyon and at Cottonwood Campground at C.J. Strike Reservoir south of Mountain Home. All open flames including charcoal grills are prohibited. […]
Travel over Hells Canyon Dam Restricted July 9–10
HELLS CANYON DAM — Travel over Hells Canyon Dam will be restricted July 9–10 while Idaho Power crews use a large crane to perform maintenance. The road will be closed to all vehicle traffic from 8 a.m.–noon and from 1–5 […]
Chip-Sealing May Impact Travel on Brownlee–Oxbow Highway July 8-19
An Idaho Power contractor will begin chip-sealing the Brownlee-Oxbow Highway in Hells Canyon starting July 8. Work is expected to be complete by July 19. Traffic control will include a pilot car leading motorists through active work zones. Delays of […]
Road Over Hells Canyon Dam Will Be Closed June 18
OXBOW, Oregon — The road over Hells Canyon Dam will be closed Tuesday, June 18, while Idaho Power crews perform required maintenance on the dam. The road will be closed from 8 a.m.—noon, Mountain Time, and again from 1 p.m.—4:30 […]
Idaho Power Files Limited Rate Case in Idaho
BOISE, Idaho — Idaho Power has filed a limited scope rate case with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (IPUC) requesting an overall base rate increase of $99.29 million, or 7.31% for Idaho customers. The IPUC will evaluate this request over […]
Twin Falls Man Reels in Big Payday with Idaho Power Trout
TWIN FALLS, Idaho — Rick Wentworth is no stranger to the Idaho Power fish tag program. Having fished throughout southern Idaho his entire life as well as having worked for Idaho Power for 15 years, he has reeled in his […]
Idaho Power to host virtual meetings on wildfire safety and public safety power shutoffs
BOISE, Idaho — As Idaho Power prepares for wildfire season, the company is hosting three virtual meetings in early June to discuss measures it is taking to keep communities safe from wildfire, and help customers prepare in case of a […]