Spokane, Wash. December 16, 2024: Approximately 1,531 Avista and 1,133 Clearwater Power customers in Culdesac, Lapwai, Craigmont, and the surrounding areas will experience a power outage starting at 5:00 a.m. and ending at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Friday, December 20. Customers who will be impacted by the outage will be notified directly.

During this time, Avista will be performing maintenance to its Lolo-Sweetwater Substation. Lane closures are expected on southbound Highway 95 on Thursday, December 19 starting at 7:00 am until 2:00 p.m. and again on Friday morning December 20 from 4:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Avista is continually updating equipment and infrastructure to increase the safety and reliability of its system.

Customers who have questions or concerns can contact Avista at (800) 227-9187 or Clearwater Power at (208) 743-1501.

Avista Contact:

David Vowels (509) 495-7956, david.vowels@avistacorp.com

Avista 24/7 Media Access (509) 495-4174

Clearwater Power Contact:

Sam Skinner (208) 798-5204, sskinner@clearwaterpower.com