Petrichor Broadband is a publicly owned corporation formed by six public port districts with over 20 years’ experience creating open-access networks. Petrichor works with other ports, tribes, counties, cities, public utility districts, industrial development zones and the Washington State Broadband Office to expand broadband access to underserved communities across Washington State. Petrichor’s founding members include the Port of Kalama, Port of Ridgefield, Port of Skagit County, Port of Bellingham, Port of Pasco and Port of Whitman County.
The interactive map below shows our breadth of clients across the Evergreen State. Click on a territory to view the services provided by Petrichor, from assistance with broadband grant applications to the Washington State Public Works Board (PWB) and Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) to Network Design and Construction.
2021 PWB Grant Application Assistance
PWB and CERB 2021 Broadband Grant Assistance, Network Management, 2021 CERB Broadband Construction Grant Award
PWB 2021 Broadband Grant Assistance
PWB and CERB 2021 Broadband Grant Assistance, 2021 CERB Broadband Construction Grant Awards for Two Phases
PWB and CERB 2021 Broadband Grant Assistance, 2021 CERB Broadband Construction Grant Award
PWB and CERB 2021 Broadband Grant Assistance, Assistance with Federal ReConnect Application of an Incumbent Licensed Exchange Carrier
PWB 2021 Broadband Grant Assistance
Fiber-to-the-Home Project Management, PWB and CERB 2021 Broadband Grant Application Assistance, 2021 CERB Broadband Construction Grant Award
PWB 2021 Broadband Grant Assistance
CERB Broadband Study, PWB 2021 Broadband Grant Application Assistance
CERB Broadband Study, PWB and CERB 2021 Broadband Grant Application Assistance, CERB 2021 Broadband Construction Award
CERB Broadband Study for Port of Ilwaco, PWB 2021 Broadband Grant Application Assistance for PUD No. 2 of Pacific County
PWB 2021 Broadband Grant Application Assistance for Skagit County, Network Management for Port of Skagit
CERB Broadband Study, PWB 2021 Broadband Grant Application Assistance
PWB 2021 Broadband Grant Application Assistance
PWB 2021 Broadband Grant Application Assistance
PWB and CERB 2021 Broadband Grant Application Assistance, 2021 CERB Broadband Construction Grant Award
Fiber-to-the-Home Project Management, 2021 PWB and CERB Broadband Grant Application Assistance, 2021 CERB Broadband Construction Grant Award
CERB 2021 Broadband Grant Application Assistance, 2021 CERB Broadband Construction Grant Award
$5M PWB Grant Award, Fiber-to-the-Home Design and Construction
PWB 2021 Broadband Grant Application Assistance
$828K CERB Grant Award for Kalispel Tribe, $828K CERB Loan Award for Kalispel Tribe, Network Design for Kalispel Tribe, Fiber to the Lot Line in Industrial Park for S3R3 Solutions
What inspired our name? “Petrichor” means the earthy, sweet smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather. It is a familiar aroma for those of us who make our home in the Pacific Northwest.
Since the passage of Substitute Senate Bill 6675 in 2000, rural Washington ports have been working to bridge the digital divide in their communities. In 2018, the Washington Legislature unanimously extended that authority to all 75 port authorities in the State of Washington. Forming a municipal LLC to consolidate the ports’ efforts and expertise was a natural next step. In 2020, six ports representing every corner of Washington formed Petrichor Broadband to work together on statewide business opportunities and broadband policy.
Washington is home to a robust network of publicly-owned, open-access dark fiber infrastructure. Retail providers lease this infrastructure at a price point that allows all citizens to reap the benefits of competitive pricing and services. Whether you live in the Puget Sound or the Okanogan Highlands, you can access the digital technologies that touch almost every aspect of modern life. You can operate and market your business, video consult with your doctor, access essential services and pursue lifelong learning – regardless of your postal address.
The Camas-Washougal Post Record featured the Port of Camas-Washougal and Petrichor Broadband’s commitment to study bringing dark fiber infrastructure to East Clark County. Port of C-W moves ahead with broadband …
January 19, 2022 – The Washington State Broadband Office (WSBO) today announced award recipients for its Fall 2021 Infrastructure Acceleration Grants. Four of 13 recipients received application assistance from Petrichor …
Petrichor Broadband Manager Joe Poire testified today before the Washington Senate Environment, Energy and Technology Committee on a bill addressing Public Works Board (PWB) broadband infrastructure loans and grants. Senate …
Public agencies interested in our consulting and network management services should contact us for a consultation.
Ka
ra Riebold
Executive Director
509.288.0179
[email protected]
