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Clip: Season 1 | 1m 32s
In the early 1950s there was a desperate need for power, prompting the construction of the Cabinet Gorge and Noxon Rapids damns. When the turbines at Noxon Rapids began to turn in 1959 they were among the world's largest.
Aired: 08/07/14
Back to Our Roots
“Ice Storm” in 1996 was the most significant power outage ever faced by WWP, now Avista
A diverse mix of energy sources has been Avista's priority since the 1973 Energy Crisis
The rise of Public Utility Districts in the Inland Northwest threatened WWP's survival
For 50 years this WWP mascot helped promote the safety and convenience of electricity.
A large staff of home economists introduced modern home appliances to WWP customers
The Great Spokane Fire of 1889 tested the newly formed Washington Water Power Company
To promote the benefits of electricity in the home, WWP offices became appliance stores
Ambitious construction projects marked Washington Water Power's first decades of expansion
Christian Appy: The Legacy of the Vietnam War
The author of "American Reckoning" and "Patriot" speaks at EWU 11-2-17
The Remains of War-the POW/MIA Movement
Dr. Thomas Hawley on the effort to account for the missing Vietnam war soldiers
Veterans' Voices: Vietnam's Lasting Legacy
Spokane vets discuss their Vietnam experiences and the changes in military culture since.
