News Releases

Back to the Grind...?

Application forms for the Clark A. Brewington Memorial Academic Scholarship and the Jeff Meredith Lineman Scholarship are now available on the Columbia REA website.

Start Your Year With Savings

Be Present, Pay Attention, Act with Intent

Beginning January 1, 2026, Columbia Rural Electric Association (CREA) will implement an average rate increase of 3% across all classifications.

Thinking About a Home Generator? Consider These Key Factors

Time out! It’s Christmas!

Columbia Rural Electric Association (CREA) is committed to providing safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to our members.

Powering Eastern Washington Through the Winter

The Rough Terrain of a Changing Industry