Backbone Outage – 2021-02-17 – 0640
We are currently experiencing a major outage with our backbone connection. Our network is up and running, but there is no connection to the mainland internet servers. We are monitoring the situation to ensure connectivity is restored as soon as the backbone link is prepared. Thank you for your patience.
All networks now up – 20210212 – 1120
Power has been restored to our Access Point on Lummi Island. Our network is once again fully operational. If you are still unable to access the internet please contact our office at 360-376-4214.
Lummi Outage Update – 20210212 – 1034
Puget Sound Energy has revised their time estimate, with a projected restoration time of 12:30.
Lummi Outage Update – 20210212 – 0935
The power outage on Lummi has lasted longer than anticipated, with a projected restoration time of 10:30 am. Our crew has gone over to Lummi to setup onsite backup power which will be utilized during future outages to maintain connectivity with the affected network area.
Lummi Outage Update – 20210211 – 2137
Local energy providers have estimated a restoration time of 7 am Friday morning for Lummi Island. At that time internet connectivity will resume automatically for currently affected customers. Please notify our office at 360-376-4124 if your internet has not resumed by 9 am.
Outage Update – 20210211 – 1815
Power has been restored to all parts of Orcas Island. The Lummi Island outage repairs are still underway with no restoration estimate. Visit https://www.opalco.com/outages/ for updates on any local outages that may occur during the night.
Power Outage on Orcas – 20210211 – 1715
All areas of Western Orcas and much of Northern Orcas have experienced a power outage. Our main office currently has power but the outage has affected several of our access points in those areas. Internet service will be resumed automatically when power is restored. Visit opalco.com for updates on restoration progress.
Power outage on Lummi Island – 20210211 – 1655
The winter storm continues. Our access point on Lummi Island has lost power due to a local outage. The electric provider is aware of it and investigating the issue. We will update the status as they provide restoration time.
Power Restored 20210208 1335
Power has been restored to Orcas Island and the Orcas Online network is now fully operational. If you are still experiencing difficulty connecting to the internet please call our office at 360-376-4124.
Power Outage 20210208 0922
Power was lost on Orcas and Shaw Island this morning. OPALCO has identified the cause as a tree on the lines and is working to restore power. Some systems have already been restored and we are waiting for power to return to our Access Points serving Lummi Island, Blakely Island, the west side, and sections of Eastsound and North Beach.
UPDATE: Our Access Point that serves the Rosario area has lost power. OPALCO predicts a full restoration time of less than four hours for the Orcas network.
