Sophia Bliss

Oct 17, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Sophia Bliss

ShareBOISE, Idaho — In March of 2020, Southern Idaho was rattled by the biggest earthquake in almost 40 years . The earthquake was originally thought to have happened along the Sawtooth fault line. But now, new research shows that may not be the case. Dr. Glenn Thackray , Professor of Geosciences at Idaho State University, and Dr. Zach Lifton , Geologic Hazards Geologist at the Idaho Geological Survey, are part of the research team that looked into exactly where the epicenter might have been.

Jul 25, 2024 | idahopress.com | Sophia Bliss

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Jul 24, 2024 | ktvb.com | Sophia Bliss

BOISE, Idaho — Thousands of people across the Treasure Valley might be without power Wednesday evening. So, no lights, no AC, and no refrigeration on another triple digit day. There's potential for a 'Public Safety Power Shutoff' (PSPS) event, but it's all in hopes of keeping people safe.

Jul 23, 2024 | ktvb.com | Sophia Bliss

Wildfire Durkee Fire prompts power cut-off to Huntington, as fire inches closer Idaho Power said they de-energized the powerline that serves Huntington to reduce hazards and help keep fire personnel safe. Author: Sophia Bliss Published: 12:59 PM MDT July 23, 2024 Updated: 12:59 PM MDT July 23, 2024 ONTARIO, Ore. — People in Huntington, Oregon are without electricity as the Durkee Fire creeps closer to the city.

Jul 23, 2024 | ktvb.com | Sophia Bliss

BOISE, Idaho — People across southern Idaho and eastern Oregon used more electricity than ever before. Idaho Power said their preliminary data shows they broke the record for power demand on Monday. The new record is 3,792 megawatts (MW). Idaho Power said this benchmark was hit between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Monday, July 22. But the preliminary data also showed the previous record was broken in 3 separate hours last night.