Prepare for a power outage by taking a few simple steps

There are proactive measures you can take to be ready before an outage occurs.

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Innovative Program Helps People Find Work and Stability

Two grants from Avista’s Named Communities Investment Fund will support efforts to help people experiencing homelessness in Spokane who are working to change their lives.

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Horse therapy helps riders reach their full potential

The Crossing Bridges Therapeutic Riding Center in Grants Pass, Oregon, works with riders as young as three-years-old and it’s not only for disabled riders.

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One Year Later: Reflecting on the Natural Gas Outage and Our System

Discover how Avista responded to the largest natural gas outage in its history, affecting over 36,000 customers.

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Second Chance Ranch Expands Services with Avista Foundation’s Support

An Avista Foundation grant is enabling southwest Spokane County nonprofit Second Chance Ranch to regularly offer a military support group and equine art class.

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Serving energy-saving success at Fiesta En Jalisco

Orofino’s Fiesta En Jalisco family Mexican restaurant is a local favorite. Learn how it used an Avista program for lighting upgrades that will save energy and money now, and into the future.

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Avista Foundation grant helps grow Spokane Valley after-school program

Millwood Impact, an organization dedicated to serving youth in Millwood and West Valley, received support from the Avista Foundation for its youth gardening program.

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Harrington School shines brighter with energy efficiency upgrades

A rural Washington school that serves as an important community center gets an A+ upgrade thanks to two Avista programs.

New lighting gives historic Davenport pharmacy fresh energy

Energy efficient lighting upgrades are keeping this century-old business bright.

Skyway Café celebrates a brighter 100th birthday

For many of its patrons, the century-old café is more than just a restaurant.