Media Alert 

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

SPOKANE, Wash., Nov. 13, 2026 — Approximately 586 Avista electric customers in Tekoa and the surrounding area will experience a planned power outage beginning at 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19. Power is expected to be restored by 4:00 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 20. All affected customers will be notified in advance.

The town of Oakesdale will experience a brief outage around 10:00 p.m. as crews transfer power between circuits in the area. Oakesdale will then experience another brief outage before 4:00 a.m. when crews switch back.

During the outage, Avista crews will be performing maintenance to the substation in the area. This work is part of Avista's ongoing efforts to enhance the safety and reliability of its infrastructure.

Customers with questions or concerns may contact Avista at (800) 227-9187.