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October 1, 2026 at 10:23 a.m.

Oregon Forces BPA Rate Hike on Electric Co-op Members

Oregon Rural Electric Cooperative Association (ORECA) members visited with Representative Val Hoyle, third from left, and her staff. The group led a discussion about the work cooperatives have done in Congressional District 4 to reduce wildfire risk and the importance of the FEMA Reform Act of 2025. Photo courtesy of Representative Hoyle’s Office

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June 1, 2026 at 10:23 a.m.

Speaking Truth to Power

Hydroelectric dams in the Northwest

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April 1, 2026 at 10:23 a.m.

Why Is Governor Kotek Making Our Electricity More Expensive & Less Reliable?

Wasco Electric Cooperative leaders spent a day at the Oregon Capitol, lobbying legislators during the 2026 Oregon Legislative Assembly. From left are General Manager Lindsay Forepaugh, Manager of Business Services Traci Brock, and Directors Ron Holmes and Stacey Eakin. Photo by Lynn Howlett

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April 1, 2026 at 10:23 a.m.

Soaring Leadership

Senator Kathleen Taylor and Representative Court Boice have found common ground despite different backgrounds and drastically different constituencies. Photo by Lynn Howlett

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February 1, 2026 at 10:23 a.m.

Miles Apart, Working Together: Oregon Lawmakers Bridge the Divide

Hydroelectric dams in the Northwest

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November 30, 2025 at 10:23 a.m.

Now Is the Time To Talk, Not Fight, Over Northwest Hydropower

Midstate Electric Cooperative CEO Jim Anderson, far left, outlines the benefits of the Fix Our Forests Act to Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley, far right, during the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association 2025 Legislative Conference. Photo courtesy of ORECA

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October 1, 2025 at 10:23 a.m.

The Fix Is In

8 Oregon electric cooperatives participated in the 2025 Oregon Empowers project: Wasco, Douglas, Blachly-Lane, Harney, Hood River, Coos-Curry, Salem, and Oregon Trail. They were joined by lineworkers from Wyoming electric co-ops, Carbon Power, and Powder River Energy. Their joint effort reflects the heart of the cooperative difference—people working together to improve lives, 1 connection at a time. Photos by Mike Teegarden

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June 1, 2025 at 10:23 a.m.

Bringing Light to Remote Guatemala

Van Meter addressed attendees at the 2023 ORECA annual meeting. Photo by Mike Teegarden

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October 1, 2024 at 10:23 a.m.

Looking for Ways To Serve

John Hewa, CEO of Rappahannock Electric Cooperative in Virginia, discussed the importance of utility infrastructure to support the wave of electric vehicles. Photo by Ted Case

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August 1, 2024 at 10:23 a.m.

Scenes From ORECA’s Summer

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