The Real Spice Girls of Friday Harbor
Volunteerism at the Friday Harbor Food Bank As anyone who lives here knows, non-profit organizations are the lifeblood of the San Juan Islands. San Juan County is home to hundreds … Read more
Year: 2026
Live on island time. Connect at the speed of light
A decade of expansion brings fiber closer – lowering costs along the way. By Ali Boe for Rock Island For residents of San Juan County, reliable internet is much more … Read more
Power Up At Home
Make the most of your electric vehicle charge: tips from OPALCO Many islanders have made the switch to electric vehicles for a number of reasons. Some choose to drive electric … Read more
Recipe for an Empowered Community
Nonprofits, Community Foundations, volunteerism and generosity nourish one another By Kim West Actkinson for Orcas Island Community Foundation We all have a story about what connects us most to the … Read more
Homegrown Broadband: The Local Solution
Over the past decade, San Juan County has gone from having some of the most limited and unreliable internet service in Washington State to building a locally owned communications network … Read more
Women of OPALCO’s History
March is Women’s History Month in America, an opportunity to carve out the time to recognize, remember, and appreciate all the women in our lives – mothers, daughters, sisters, partners, … Read more