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
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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
OPALCO Receives Conditional Use Permit for the Decatur Island Solar Expansion Project
On Tuesday, May 12, OPALCO was notified that they were granted the Conditional Use Permit for the Decatur Island Solar Expansion Project. The Decatur Island Solar Expansion project is a … Read more
OPALCO 2026 Annual Meeting and Member Festival Another Success!
Derevensky and Stern Win Seats in OPALCO 2026 Board Election On Thursday, May 7, OPALCO held their virtual Annual Business Meeting, where the meeting minutes from the 2025 Annual Meeting … Read more
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