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.

NOTE:  OUR INTERACTIVE MAP IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION! 
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.

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.