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Coming home to Decatur — How a family’s wish became law

By Darrell Kirk ...
Islands' Weekly

Decatur Island solar expansion exposes tensions over energy future | Residents cite fire risks and environmental concerns; OPALCO says project essential for regional p…

In 1951, Bonneville Power Administration engineers completed the installation of a 7.5-mile, 25,000-volt submarine power ...
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'It will ruin the charm of our island': Islanders push back on solar grid

SAN JUAN COUNTY, Wash. — Locals on Decatur Island in the San Juans worry a sizable chunk of their island is being sacrificed for green energy and are pushing back against a proposed solar grid ...
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Decatur solar expansion exposes tensions over energy future

When OPALCO purchased 20 acres of forested land on Decatur Island in March 2025, many residents expressed concern. The proposed expansion of the island’s existing solar array—clearing approximately 8 ...
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Decatur residents warn solar expansion sets precedent for all islands

The controversy centers on OPALCO’s plan to expand solar generation after difficulties with a planned installation on Bailer ...
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