Idaho County Light & Power

08/12/2026

"As fairs, rodeos, and other summer events ramp up, people from all over the county come to experience everything these events have to offer. For some, the highlight is the parades, moving slowly down the main streets. One aspect of most fairs, including the Idaho County Fair in Cottonwood, is royalty, and the young women who represent the community they serve. " To read more about this year's 2nd Princess Molly Fowler, and the Idaho County Fair, check your mailbox for this month's Ruralite or check out our website at www.iclp.coop

Story by: Hannah Hale

08/05/2026

There is planned outage tomorrow, August 6, 2026, in the area of Lowell to change out a pole. Members who will be affected will receive an automated call today. The outage should last from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please call the office with any questions at 208-983-1610.

07/31/2026

No ICL&P members currently affected by Avista’s PSPS outages tomorrow but be prepared.

Idaho County Light & Power is monitoring a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) being considered by Avista for tomorrow. At this time, none of our members will be affected but if conditions change, members in the Kamiah area including Glenwood, Woodland and Pardee would be affected. In the Kooskia area, members in the Tahoe, MiddleFork, Lowell, Syringa, Red Fir, Big Cedar, Clearwater, and the north end of Harpster could be affected.
At this time, we encourage members in these areas to prepare for the possibility of being without power beginning tomorrow afternoon and continuing through the evening, overnight, and potentially into Sunday morning. Please charge phones, gather flashlights, and make any necessary preparations for an extended outage. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as these potential outages would originate from Avista's system, which serves our members. We will continue to update you if anything changes but want everyone to be safe and prepared. No one wants a fire in their communities, and no one wants to see their power out either. If an outage does happen we will work to get everyone restored as quickly as possible.

07/25/2026

At this time, this will not affect any ICLP members but please remain cautious in these conditions. If we are notified by Avista about any changes in plans, we will let you know immediately.

07/17/2026

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July from your crew at Idaho County Light & Power!

07/02/2026

Our Office will close at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 2 and will be closed on July 3rd. Have a Safe and Fun Independence Day!

06/30/2026

🌲 Planned Power Outage Notice – July 1, 2026 🌲

To help maintain a safe and reliable electric system, ICL&P crews will be performing tree trimming and system maintenance in the Selway River and Lowell areas.

⚠️ Planned Outage Details
📅 Date: July 1, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Areas Affected: Upriver of Smith Creek including the Selway River and Lowell

This temporary outage is necessary to allow crews to safely complete vegetation management and maintenance work that helps reduce future outages and improve system reliability.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to keep your power dependable and our communities safe. If you have any questions, please contact our office.

06/25/2026

🚨 Important Safety Notice 🚨
We’re currently addressing an emergency fire risk involving a power pole in the area of Beaverslide, Dyche Mill, Woodland and surrounding areas. For everyone’s safety, crews are on-site performing mitigation work as quickly as possible.
⚠️ You may experience temporary power outages or brief service interruptions while this work is underway. Work is set to start at 10 a.m. and should last approximately an hour.
We know disruptions are never convenient, and we truly appreciate your patience as we take these precautions to help protect our community from potential wildfire risk.