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

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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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Solar debate on Decatur sparks conversation about cooperative governance

When OPALCO, the Orcas Power & Light Cooperative, announced plans for a second solar farm on Decatur Island, it reignited a fundamental question facing cooperatives nationwide: How do member-owned ...
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Decatur residents warn solar expansion sets precedent for all islands

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