Technicians were able to finally get to the remote broadcast system and restore power to devices serving Lummi Island and the east side of Orcas (the Raccoon Pt area). There will be a followup visit to harden the fix later today.
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
