On August 14, we held a ribbon-cutting event to announce the opening of Metaline Falls Portage Park! This new 10-acre day-use park in Metaline Falls, Washington, combines accessibility, local history, and natural beauty into one remarkable space. A memorable gathering The ceremony welcomed around 50 attendees, including State Representative Andrew… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
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 ]
