Wildfire Readiness
Learn to build a resilient community The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted strong El Niño conditions for the Pacific Northwest in 2026. In this case, El Niño likely … Read more
Year: 2026
Cultivating the Next Generation of Leaders
On April 24, OPALCO Communications Specialist Jo Lange successfully completed and graduated from the Leadership San Juan Islands program. The San Juan Islands-based program aims to help develop service-minded leaders … Read more
Lopez Schools Go Big with Solar
Rooftop installation lays groundwork for a community resilience hub Lopez Island School District has started an ambitious solar project to help secure its energy future. This multiphase project is expected … Read more
2026 Youth Rally Scholars
Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship Program awards pave the way for local students Every year in July, a group of students from San Juan County represent OPALCO at the ICUA … Read more
Call 811 Before You Dig
Outdoor and yard project season is upon us! While summertime in the San Juan Islands is a perfect time to get out and enjoy the sights and sounds of the … Read more
Wired for the Work
OPALCO Lineworker completes four-year apprenticeship Brant Akers moved to Orcas Island from Salem, Oregon in 2015 with his wife. Like many islanders, they fell in love with the island while … Read more