“The Big Blow”
“The Big Blow,” a severe wind storm, caused a major power outage. “…The Thursday night storm proved only a teaser, for Friday night, October 12th, beginning at about … Read More
25th Anniversary: Best Annual Meeting Tchotchke Ever?
The 25th Annual Meeting was held aboard the Evergreen State at Lopez. Otis Perkins, President of the Board, chaired. The remaining surviving members of the original Board—John Harrison, … Read More
Four New Cables Laid Between Lopez and San Juan Island – ADD PIX
July 1961: OPALCO laid four new cables between Lopez and San Juan.
Board Adopts Geographic Districts and Authorizes “Capital Credits”
The Annual Meeting was held at the IOOF Hall in Eastsound. The by-laws were amended to elect directors by four geographic districts. The Articles of Incorporation were amended … Read More
1959 Co-Op Update
The Rural Electrification Administration approved a loan to OPALCO for $281,725: $78,500 to build new substations on Shaw and San Juan islands; $21,500 to construct 4.4 miles of … Read More
Lopez-San Juan Cable Breaks Again
The submarine cable between Lopez and San Juan failed again. Diesel generators in Friday Harbor supplied power until the early morning of July 17, when the repaired cable … Read More
Friday Harbor OPALCO Office Shuttered to Save Money
OPALCO’s Friday Harbor offices closed for reasons of economy. They reopened in September, 1960.
Senator Fred Martin Speaks about Inter-Island Bridges at Annual Meeting
More than 350 people attended the Annual Meeting. State Senator Fred J. Martin spoke on the recent legislative session and developments regarding the proposed inter-island bridges. The 4-H … Read More
MacMillan Replaces Letellier as General Manager
In 1956, General Manager George Letellier resigned and K. A. MacMillan was hired.
Celebrate OPALCO's 75th Anniversary
