Power has been restored to most of Orcas including Eastsound. OPALCO has not yet given an estimated restoration time for Blakely Island and the lower half of eastern Orcas Island.
Lightning strike knocks out Raccoon Pt service
A lightning strike on Saturday, 8/22/2026, on our broadcasting equipment on Lummi Island severely damaged the equipment that serves the East/Northeast side of Orcas. (2nd
August 23, 2026
