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The Power Behind Your Power

You’ve likely noticed Wells Rural Electric Company’s crews out and about, working on power lines and other electrical equipment in the community. It’s...

A Year to Remember

9 Jiggs residents were featured in 1965 VW national advertising campaign By Dianna Troyer It sounds like an April Fools’ Day joke: The...

Shooting Her Shot

Trapshooter Alisa Hilker Safford shares expertise from national and global competitions By Dianna Troyer Like an old friend, a Beretta 682 Super Trap...

History & Hospitality

People from all walks of life are drawn to Jiggs Bar By Dianna Troyer To Google reviewers, the Jiggs Bar—34 miles south of...

Map of Hydroelectric Projects

Powering Your Community

Wells Rural Electric Company (WREC) receives its power from the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), which markets the power from 31 federal hydroelectric projects...

Notice to WREC Members

Space Heater Tips Space heaters are a great way to warm specific rooms in your home without having to crank up the thermostat,...

Giving Teens a Second Chance

Battle Born Academy is transformative for cadets, who reap the rewards of learning By Dianna Troyer A snowy windswept hike could not chill...

A Holiday Gift to the Community

Students’ original Christmas play and caroling create holiday joy in Jiggs By Dianna Troyer 11 collaborative writers— all students at Mound Valley Elementary...

Small god wrapped in a blanket

Fight the Winter Chill & Save Money

By Abby Berry We all have our favorite season. Some love crisp, cool weather and bundling up under a favorite blanket, while others...