Forebay Recreation Area at Boundary Dam Opens
May 21, 2019
Seattle City Light announces that the Forebay Recreation Area at its Boundary Dam in northeastern Washington is now open!
Pend Oreille River Closed to Recreational Activities
May 29, 2018
The Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office has closed the Pend Oreille River to recreational activities due to safety concerns about extremely high river flows and flooding, as reported by KXLY. That order includes the reservoir at Seattle City Light’s Boundary Hydroelectric Project.
Boundary Hydroelectric Project Receives National Historic Recognition
March 9, 2018
For more than 50 years, the Boundary Hydroelectric Project has powered Seattle with its clean hydropower. At 340 feet tall, the concrete double-curvature arch of Boundary Dam cuts an imposing figure on the Pend Oreille River in northeastern Washington. In January, City Light submitted an application to the Washington Department of… [ Keep reading ]
❄️Winter Wonderland at City Light’s Hydroelectric Projects❄️
January 17, 2018
Our hydroelectric projects in the North Cascades and in northeastern Washington have had enough snow to make Jack Frost jealous.
Seattle City (spot)Light: Bear Holter
September 25, 2017
Machinist Crew Chief Bear Holter has worked at City Light for 25 years. Currently, he oversees the hydroelectric maintenance at Boundary Dam. “We handle the mechanical maintenance at the powerhouse,” Bear explained. “Things like turbine overhauls and other mechanical work. We also maintain our mobile equipment and take care of… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle City (spot)Light: Kevin Lidtka
February 23, 2017
Kevin Lidtka is a Laser Scanning Technician at City Light, a title that might make it sound like he works on office equipment. That perception couldn’t be further from the truth.
City Light, Department of Fish and Wildlife Stock Lakes in NE Washington
April 23, 2015
Anglers in Pend Oreille and Stevens counties will have more opportunities to catch fish this spring thanks to the combined efforts of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Seattle City Light.
Boundary Cliff Inspection Tests Skills
September 2, 2014
This Aug. 7, City Light inspected the rock face above the Boundary project’s transformer bays, to ensure that rocks and vegetation pose no major risks to the 240 kilovolt lines that extend from the transformers to the Boundary switchyard.
Boundary Dam’s Unit 53 Generator is Back Online
July 24, 2014
Boundary Dam’s electrical generating unit 53 is back up and running for the peak generation season on the Pend Oreille River. The generator was repaired in half the time it typically takes for this type of project and $1 million under budget.
River Conditions Improve, Lift City Light’s Financial Forecasts
July 21, 2014
Improved water conditions in the rivers that power Seattle city Light’s hydroelectric dams are brightening the utility’s financial forecasts and helping to hold down costs for customers.