Quick Fact: Rock Island Communications
Rock Island is OPALCO’s wholly-owned subsidiary. Together they have built a hybrid fiber and LTE wireless network to meet the needs of our rural, remote territory. This robust communication system … Read more
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Author: Krista Bouchey
Decatur Solar Expansion Project Continues with Modification to Site Plan
The OPALCO Board held a special board meeting on Tuesday, April 21 to discuss the Decatur Community Solar project and determine next steps. In a 5-2 vote, the OPALCO Board … Read more
OPALCO ANNUAL MEMBER FESTIVAL: May 8 at 3 pm, Lopez Island
Get ready for the OPALCO Annual Member Festival on May 8 at 3 pm., when Lopez Center for Community and the Arts will be transformed into a hub of fun, … 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
Rock Island Communications Reaches Nearly 7,000 Subscribers and Secures $16.5 Million Grant for Broadband Expansion
Rock Island Communications (RIC), OPALCO’s locally owned internet subsidiary, is celebrating a decade of remarkable growth. Rock Island now has almost 7,000 subscribers across San Juan County. Now the company … Read more
Quick Fact: OPALCO General Manager / CEO Compensation
The General Manager (GM) is one of three positions hired and managed by the OPALCO Board of Directors. The other two are the Auditor and Legal Counsel. The unique characteristics … Read more