Spokane, Wash. April 22, 2026: The Avista planned power outage for Friday, April 24 in Genesee has been cancelled and rescheduled due to weather. Approximately 337 Avista electric customers in Genesee will experience a planned power outage on Tuesday, April 28. The planned outage will start at 8:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m.  

All affected customers will be notified in advance. Traffic control will be in place from Laurel Street north of Chestnut Street.

During this time, Avista crews will be replacing aging infrastructure, including power poles and equipment, in the area. These updates are part of Avista's ongoing efforts to enhance the safety and reliability of its infrastructure. 

For any questions or concerns, customers can contact Avista at (800) 227-9187. 

Contact: 
David Vowels, david.vowels@avistacorp.com 
Avista 24/7 Media Access (509) 495-4174