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07/07/2024

As Ruralite magazine celebrates 70 years, we bring you the first recipe published in our magazine in June 1954! Enjoy a walk down memory lane with a recipe for chocolate refrigerator cake: https://www.ruralite.com/the-first-ruralite-recipe/

07/04/2024

Ruralite wishes you a happy, healthy Fourth of July. Let freedom ring!

07/01/2024

For this month's Great Picture Hunt, David LaBelle challenges readers to reach into their memory bank, consider what they loved most about summers past, and make a photograph that captures the joy or essence of the season! ☀️ Send us your best photo: https://www.ruralite.com/capturing-the-joy-of-summer/

06/22/2024

The electrification trend in agricultural equipment has gained momentum in recent years. Many common types of farming operations can benefit from electrified agricultural equipment. Learn more about the fields of innovation: https://www.ruralite.com/fields-of-innovation/

06/18/2024

The ability to generate renewable energy at home is an amazing thing. The concept of free energy from the sun is appealing, but solar power isn’t actually free. Learn about the costs associated with capturing that energy for use in your home: https://www.ruralite.com/solar-is-not-free/

06/16/2024

Just under 1,000 years ago, a volcanic eruption changed the landscape of Arizona. While the area surrounding the eruption was once fertile soil, it is now covered by 10-story-deep lava flows. Visit the Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument: https://www.ruralite.com/sunset-crater-volcano-national-monument/

06/12/2024

Water safety is more than just boating speeds and life jackets. Know the dangers lurking in the water before you take the plunge: https://www.ruralite.com/under-the-surface/

06/10/2024

If you have a strong trellis, are a bit of a gambler, and love kiwifruit, there’s no reason not to grow your own! Grow kiwi in your home garden with these tips: https://www.ruralite.com/grow-kiwi-in-your-home-garden/

06/07/2024

Summer is more than just relaxation, it's an opportunity at hand! Explore how diligent youngsters in the Pacific Northwest are seizing the season to cultivate their business skills and entrepreneurial ventures. Read more about young minds with big dreams: https://www.ruralite.com/young-minds-big-dreams/

06/03/2024

Explore a world beyond meat! Eat your veggies and start your journey with recipes for some of the best meatless meals: https://www.ruralite.com/meatless-meals/ 🌱

06/01/2024

With a population of 145, Spray, Oregon is the epitome of a small town, but to international students, it’s their entire experience of America. Read more about the global experience at Spray High School: https://www.ruralite.com/the-global-experience/

05/27/2024

We live in the land of the free because of the brave. Take a moment today to remember and honor our fallen heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

05/25/2024

This Memorial Day, David LaBelle challenges readers to make a photograph that honors the day and those who gave their lives in service. Join the Great Picture Hunt: https://www.ruralite.com/a-time-to-honor/

05/22/2024

Connecting new electric service takes research and planning. When a customer asks their utility for new electric service, it launches a detailed, diligent process into motion. Learn more about the four steps to electric service: https://www.ruralite.com/4-steps-to-electric-service/

05/19/2024

Utility power lines are vulnerable to damage from severe storms—particularly fallen trees and limbs, which can lead to power outages. Learn how utilities are harnessing technology to manage vegetation and stay a step ahead of Mother Nature: https://www.ruralite.com/staying-a-step-ahead-of-mother-nature/

05/15/2024

Gardening is wonderfully therapeutic for some, but it can seem out of reach for others. A few adjustments can make gardening accessible to everyone. Learn how to create all-access gardens: https://www.ruralite.com/create-all-access-gardens/

05/13/2024

Back in January, North Powder Charter School in Oregon asked Ruralite readers to send in decks of cards and dice for Family Math Night. And they sure came through! Learn more: https://www.ruralite.com/ruralite-readers-come-through/

05/10/2024

Yosemite is home to many waterfalls, including Horsetail Fall, which typically flows December through April, but can look as if it turns to lava when it catches the light of sunsets! Look up the cliffs and visit Yosemite National Park: https://www.ruralite.com/look-up-at-cliffs-and-waterfalls-in-california-at-yosemite-national-park/

05/06/2024

Ready for some eggstraordinary eats? From frittatas to burritos, these yummy dishes will have you eggin' for more! Give our eggcellent recipes a crack: https://www.ruralite.com/eggstraordinary-eats/

05/03/2024

By improving the land beneath power line rights-of-way, the Bonneville Power Administration has transformed acres of habitat into better nesting sites, shelter and food sources for pollinators. Learn how protecting pollinators sends a message: https://www.ruralite.com/protecting-pollinators-sends-a-message/

04/20/2024

From butterflies and bees to insects and birds, pollinators help feed the world. But they need human support to do their jobs. Learn how you can help pollinators, like the majestic monarch, with these garden tips: https://www.ruralite.com/majestic-monarchs/

04/16/2024

For this month's Great Picture Hunt, David LaBelle challenges readers to find an unseen hero in your community and shine a light on them with a portrait or short story. Submit your best photo of an invisible hero: https://www.ruralite.com/our-invisible-heroes/

04/13/2024

From sausage gravy to baked beans, coffee is a unique and versatile ingredient that can perk up your next recipe! Learn more home cooking with coffee: https://www.ruralite.com/home-cooking-with-coffee/

04/11/2024

Deep in the mountains that border Oregon and California, Oregon Caves National Park and Preserves is home to lush forests and deep caves worn into the mountainside. Plan your next trip to trek underground: https://www.ruralite.com/trek-underground-in-oregon-at-oregon-caves-national-park-and-preserve/

04/07/2024

As water runs down roofs and over driveways, it may pick up pollutants as it flows directly into streams, wetlands, lakes, and groundwater aquifers. Rain gardens help keep pollutants out of waterways! Learn how you can turn infrastructure green: https://www.ruralite.com/turn-infrastructure-green/

04/04/2024

Utilities face new challenges in safeguarding local power grids from attacks. If a substation goes out, thousands of people can be left in the dark. Learn how you can help protect electric substations: https://www.ruralite.com/protecting-electric-substations/

04/01/2024

"I love this picture because it shows the beauty of the desert. It starts out brown at the bottom. But the higher you go, the more it snows and the greener it gets."

Join this month's Great Picture Hunt: https://www.ruralite.com/category/great-picture-hunt/

03/29/2024

"My husband and I recently visited French Polynesia. This lady in her colorful dress caught my attention. She reminded me of the paintings of Paul Gauguin from Tahiti. She welcomes visitors, and her smile invites you to stay for awhile. Even the stones are welcoming."

Thank you to Linda Gleeson for this lovely story and photo!

03/26/2024

The Board Game Design & Game Manufacturing headquarters sees plenty of imaginative and unique games within its walls. In fact, the warehouse is bursting with creative energy! Learn how they are leading the way to a successful board game design business: https://www.ruralite.com/advance-to-pahrump-collect-on-creativity/

03/23/2024

Spring is the ideal time to declutter, deep clean, and implement practices that not only tidy our homes but also reduce energy consumption. Here are some spring-cleaning tips to use less energy: https://www.ruralite.com/spring-cleaning-tips-to-use-less-energy/

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Collegiate Esports

The esports program at George Fox University is booming, offering students a unique opportunity to be part of college athletics. With a state-of-the-art arena, scholarship opportunities, and a community-based atmosphere, esports is more than just a game for students: https://www.ruralite.com/leveling-up-in-rural-america/

Leveling Up in Rural America

From small computer labs to dedicated arenas, high schools and colleges are embracing the fast-growing world of #esports. Discover how students are coming together to level up in rural America: https://www.ruralite.com/leveling-up-in-rural-america/

The Jantzen Beach Carousel

The Jantzen Beach Carousel has a colorful past and a vibrant future. Discover how the treasured carousel has resurfaced for its second act: https://www.ruralite.com/the-jantzen-beach-carousels-second-act/

Celebrating The Electric Bill

This month, we celebrate the 140th anniversary of the first electric utility bill. Now, wrap your head around $50.44. What is that in today’s dollars? The answer awaits, as does more information about the Edison Illuminating Co., inside the latest edition of Ruralite magazine: https://www.ruralite.com/celebrating-the-electric-bill/

2023 Calendar Photo Contest Winner

“Winter snow glows on White Salmon's Burdoin Mountain.” By Rae Meaney, Washington—Klickitat County PUD For the full list of winning photographs, visit: https://www.ruralite.com/2023-calendar-photo-contest-winners/

2023 Calendar Photo Contest Winner

“A snowshoe hare stretches while bolting across a small creek in northwest Alaska.” By Jim Dau, Alaska—Kotzebue Electric Association For the full list of winning photographs, visit: https://www.ruralite.com/2023-calendar-photo-contest-winners/

2023 Calendar Photo Contest Winner

“Sandhill cranes enjoy the warmer weather in Arizona during the fall and winter.” By Becky Rapier, Arizona—Duncan Valley Electric Cooperative For the full list of winning photographs, visit: https://www.ruralite.com/2023-calendar-photo-contest-winners/

2023 Calendar Photo Contest Winner

“Twin Rocks at Rockaway Beach on the Oregon Coast is lit from behind at sunset.” By Marilyn K. Elkins, Oregon—Tillamook People's Utility District 7 For the full list of winning photographs, visit: https://www.ruralite.com/2023-calendar-photo-contest-winners/

2023 Calendar Photo Contest Winner

“When the rain stopped, a rainbow cast a glow on the green hills near Kooskia, Idaho.” By Norma Staaf, Idaho—Idaho County Light & Power For the full list of winning photographs, visit: https://www.ruralite.com/2023-calendar-photo-contest-winners/

2023 Calendar Photo Contest Winner

“The American flag flies over a grain field during a dramatic sunset.” By Lynn Conley, Nevada—Mt. Wheeler Power For the full list of winning photographs, visit: https://www.ruralite.com/2023-calendar-photo-contest-winners/

2023 Calendar Photo Contest Winner

“Female Anna’s hummingbird drinks nectar from a flower.” By Melissa Cook, Oregon—Consumers Power Inc. For the full list of winning photographs, visit: https://www.ruralite.com/2023-calendar-photo-contest-winners/

2023 Calendar Photo Contest Winner

“Gray foxes frolic in the countryside near Gold Beach, Oregon.” By Richard R. Watson, Oregon—Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative, Inc. For the full list of winning photographs, visit: https://www.ruralite.com/2023-calendar-photo-contest-winners/

2023 Calendar Photo Contest Winner

“A juvenile green heron makes calculated movements through wetland shallows in Corvallis, Oregon, just before catching a damselfly in the reeds.” By Jimmy Stevenson, Oregon—Consumers Power Inc. For the full list of winning photographs, visit: https://www.ruralite.com/2023-calendar-photo-contest-winners/

2023 Calendar Photo Contest Winner

“The sun rises behind the St. Sophia Russian Orthodox Church in Bethel, Alaska.” By Elwood Brand, Alaska—Alaska Village Electric Cooperative For the full list of winning photographs, visit: https://www.ruralite.com/2023-calendar-photo-contest-winners/

2023 Calendar Photo Contest Winner

“A mother moose and her calf pause at sunrise after a fresh snowfall.” By Chelsea Mowery, Idaho—Northern Lights Electric Cooperative For the full list of winning photographs, visit: https://www.ruralite.com/2023-calendar-photo-contest-winners/

2023 Calendar Photo Contest Winner

“New Year's Day offers a sunrise view of Mount Bachelor from Tumalo Mountain.” By Andrew Warren, Oregon—Central Electric Cooperative For the full list of winning photographs, visit: https://www.ruralite.com/2023-calendar-photo-contest-winners/

2023 Calendar Photo Contest Winner

The results are in! We're highlighting our 2023 Calendar Photo Contest winners, starting with the cover photo. “A California quail perches on a tree near Spalding, California.” By Bruce Brown, California—Lassen Municipal Utility District For the full list of winning photographs, visit: https://www.ruralite.com/2023-calendar-photo-contest-winners/

Puzzle Masters

How does a competitive puzzler solve a Rubik's Cube? Each speedcuber has their own tactics to solve the puzzle as quickly as possible, but the general strategy is often the same. Become a puzzle master with these tips: https://www.ruralite.com/puzzle-masters/

Copper Theft is a Crime

As copper prices have gone up, thieves have come out. Copper crime can endanger lives and lead to thousands of dollars in damages. Prevent costly copper theft: https://www.ruralite.com/preventing-costly-copper-theft/