Making Waves
Lopez Swim Center brings year-round swimming, energy-efficient design, and free lessons to the community For more than two decades, many community members have dreamed about a community swimming facility. In … Read more
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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
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
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