Every year in October, cooperatives around the nation celebrate National Cooperative Month. OPALCO, San Juan County’s local not-for-profit cooperative utility, is spending this month celebrating co-op members. Throughout October, check … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
