The Northwest Open Access Network (NoaNet) announced today that it is the lead entity of a consortium that has been awarded an $84M federal broadband stimulus grant.
Read the story here: $84 Million Grant To Expand Internet in Washington (US Department of Commerce)
And here: NoaNet awarded $84M BTOP grant from NTIA to expand broadband access to the rural unserved and underserved areas in Washington State (Northwest Open Access Network)
Although Mason County PUD No. 3 will not be directly involved in the implementation of the project, it is one of the 12 public utility districts that make up the membership of NoaNet.