More than 2,300 customers in the Lewiston Orchards area lost electricity Sunday morning following an outage that was first reported at 8:50 a.m.
The cause of the outage remained under investigation as crews worked to restore service. Utility workers estimated power would be fully restored by 11:45 a.m., giving affected residents roughly a three-hour window without electricity during the Sunday morning hours.
No additional details about what triggered the outage were immediately available. Residents in the Orchards neighborhood are encouraged to report any downed lines or hazards to their utility provider and to avoid approaching damaged equipment. Power outages can pose safety risks, particularly for households that rely on medical equipment or refrigerated medications.
Lewiston area residents dealing with other local safety concerns can also review guidance from the Idaho Attorney General’s recent alert about Medicare phone scams targeting seniors. Those affected by property damage or utility issues may also find useful context in recent coverage of a Lewiston house fire on 9th Avenue that highlighted response times and investigation procedures in the area.
Updates on service restoration are typically available through utility provider outage maps and customer service lines. Customers should check with their provider for the latest status if power has not been restored by the estimated time.