The Odds – Saving Energy, Saving Money
In the heart of Orcas Island, on Madrona Point, stands the historic Odd Fellows hall, which has served as a community hub for over 130 years. The hall has seen … Read more
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Meet Kai Burleson, Journeyman Lineman
Kai Burleson is a Lopez High School graduate and has been a Journeyman Lineman since 2008 after a four-year apprenticeship with OPALCO. Kai is the Lopez Island Substation Technician and … Read more
Get Connected with Switch it UP! The Little Condos that Could (get fiber installed)
Right outside Friday Harbor proper are the Harbor Hill Condos: a small community of 16 units that have about a 50/50 split between fulltime and seasonal residents. In 2020, the … Read more
Ductless Heat Pump in Action: Keeping the Littlest Islanders Warm All Year Round
Children’s House on Orcas Island is toddler center and preschool. This play-based program has been a staple serving island families since 1969. The school lives right outside of Eastsound on … Read more
Meet a Passive House
Meet a Passive House Don’t worry – it’s not a lazy house, just an extremely efficient style of home building. This house in heart of Eastsound uses about one-third of … Read more
Meet Christine and Zach Chan – an energetic farming family
Christine Chan and her family have lived San Juan Island for almost 30 years. They raised their children, installed gardens, worked their jobs, helped their neighbors and relied mostly on … Read more