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
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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
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
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