September 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Ruralite Manager’s Message – September 2023 There has been a lot of online conversation regarding regional power companies— including Douglas Electric Cooperative— and some misunderstandings about what’s being termed rolling blackouts. Ruralite September 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. All About the Bees Umpqua Valley association supports tiny, interesting creatures Ruralite August 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Mitigation Preparation Staff support and multimillion-dollar grant keep Douglas Electric Cooperative in front of devastation Ruralite August 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Turn Up Savings With Proper Use of Ceiling Fans If you are like most Americans, you have at least one ceiling fan in your home. Ruralite August 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – August 2023 Summer is here! Nice weather calls for barbecuing, swimming, community events and a variety of other fun activities. Ruralite July 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Seal in Savings Energy-efficient doors can save you money Ruralite July 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Racing Against The Curves Umpqua Valley biking team welcomes competitive youth riders Ruralite July 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – July 2023 We invite you, our member-owners, to the Douglas Electric Cooperative (DEC) open house Saturday, August 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1981 Northeast Stephens Street. Ruralite June 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – June 2023 Gaining Ground in Washington, D.C. Ruralite June 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. A Place of Family Memories Billicks have been gathering alongside the Umpqua River since 1930 Ruralite May 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – May 2023 Grant Supports Wildfire Preparation May 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Ruralite Creating Community Couple bring food and comfort back to Camas Valley Ruralite April 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. A Lifetime Passion for the Game Sutherlin High graduate transitions from playing to coaching basketball Ruralite April 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – April 2023 A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience Ruralite March 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – March 2023 The Annual Meeting of the Members of Douglas Electric Cooperative (DEC) is Saturday, April 1, in the Community Conference Hall at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Ruralite March 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Scaling up the Log Ladder From planting seedlings to sending logs into a mill, bureau manager knows about trees Ruralite February 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. A More Efficient, Responsive Co-op Douglas Electric Cooperative staff and board members are excited to work in new surroundings Ruralite February 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – February 2023 I encourage you to attend the Douglas Electric Cooperative (DEC) annual membership meeting Saturday, April 1, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Ruralite January 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Working to Be Good Stewards Couple honored for their dedication to timber management Ruralite January 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – January 2023 Board Member Elections Ruralite December 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – December 2022 Manager's Message Ruralite December 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. A Christmas Full of Santas Hobbyist has been collecting the jolly icon for 25 years Ruralite November 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Proud of His Service Raymond Bourque’s daughter shares his World War II experiences Ruralite November 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – November 2022 Common Sense on Dams Ruralite October 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – October 2022 Playing it Safe During Fire Season Ruralite October 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Standing Strong Against Cancer Young boy endures chemo treatment, beats disease Ruralite September 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Advocating With Passion Dedicated leader credits FFA for inspiring her multiple roles in the local community Ruralite September 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – September 2022 New Building Opens This Month Ruralite August 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Growing Olives in Oregon Many Oregonians are agriculturalists at heart. Ruralite August 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. A Memorable Morning Pursuit Young hunter tags record blacktail buck Ruralite August 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – August 2022 Material Shortages, Delivery Delays Ruralite July 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Opportunities in Agriculture Like its soils, Oregon’s history in agriculture is deeply rooted and full of rich culture. Ruralite July 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Understanding Your Bill Breaking down your co-op’s fixed operating costs and the purchase of power. Ruralite July 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Documenting Devastation Photographer travels with Heart to Heart International to show plight of refugees Ruralite June 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Workers in a Powerful Profession Co-op works to attract and train homegrown talent Ruralite June 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – June 2022 Wildfire season is coming Ruralite May 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – May 2022 Ruralite May 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. A Career of Service U.S. Army provides structure and experiences for Col. Ryan Shipley Ruralite April 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Thriving on Rural Childhood The Henrikson children experience a variety of agricultural activities Ruralite April 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. The Power Behind Your Power You likely have noticed Douglas Electric Cooperative crews working on power lines and other electrical equipment in our community. Ruralite March 1, 2022 at 10:02 a.m. A Blessing & A Privilege Donated heifer leads to responsibility and a potential future in agriculture Ruralite March 1, 2022 at 10:01 a.m. Meet the Douglas Electric Board Candidates District 1 Board Candidate Terry Nelson and District 2 Board Candidate Evan Barnes Ruralite February 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message — February 2022 Right now, our meeting is scheduled for Saturday, April 2, at 10 a.m. Ruralite February 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Old West History Lessons Saddle collection dates back to the 1860s Ruralite January 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Creating a Park-like Forest Couple is recognized for management of their 66-acre woodland property Ruralite January 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Board Member Elections If you are interested in getting involved in your cooperative, director positions for District 1 and District 2 are up for election. Ruralite December 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Create Holiday Beauty Events help attendees turn non-timber items into Christmas joy. Ruralite November 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Bronze Medalist Honored for Service Vietnam War veteran reflects on his role as a young soldier in combat Ruralite November 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Co-op Digs Into Building Project Construction on new Douglas Electric facility is underway Ruralite October 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Linemen to the Rescue Cooperative employees help stop fire from spreading through neighborhood. Ruralite October 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Get Familiar With Cybersecurity Basics Mitigate risks and stay one step ahead of malefactors with these quick tips. Ruralite September 20, 2021 at 10:58 a.m. Manager’s Message — September 2021 In July, the state of Oregon filed a motion in Federal District Court to force a massive increase in water spilled across the Lower Snake River dams and the Columbia River dams, primarily to benefit salmon recovery on the rivers. Ruralite September 20, 2021 at 10:54 a.m. Hay! Teens Find Business Opportunity Lucas Saylor and Ryland O’Toole turn out bales and a profit
September 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Ruralite Manager’s Message – September 2023 There has been a lot of online conversation regarding regional power companies— including Douglas Electric Cooperative— and some misunderstandings about what’s being termed rolling blackouts.
Ruralite September 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. All About the Bees Umpqua Valley association supports tiny, interesting creatures
Ruralite August 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Mitigation Preparation Staff support and multimillion-dollar grant keep Douglas Electric Cooperative in front of devastation
Ruralite August 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Turn Up Savings With Proper Use of Ceiling Fans If you are like most Americans, you have at least one ceiling fan in your home.
Ruralite August 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – August 2023 Summer is here! Nice weather calls for barbecuing, swimming, community events and a variety of other fun activities.
Ruralite July 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Racing Against The Curves Umpqua Valley biking team welcomes competitive youth riders
Ruralite July 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – July 2023 We invite you, our member-owners, to the Douglas Electric Cooperative (DEC) open house Saturday, August 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1981 Northeast Stephens Street.
Ruralite June 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. A Place of Family Memories Billicks have been gathering alongside the Umpqua River since 1930
Ruralite April 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. A Lifetime Passion for the Game Sutherlin High graduate transitions from playing to coaching basketball
Ruralite March 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – March 2023 The Annual Meeting of the Members of Douglas Electric Cooperative (DEC) is Saturday, April 1, in the Community Conference Hall at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.
Ruralite March 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Scaling up the Log Ladder From planting seedlings to sending logs into a mill, bureau manager knows about trees
Ruralite February 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. A More Efficient, Responsive Co-op Douglas Electric Cooperative staff and board members are excited to work in new surroundings
Ruralite February 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – February 2023 I encourage you to attend the Douglas Electric Cooperative (DEC) annual membership meeting Saturday, April 1, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.
Ruralite January 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Working to Be Good Stewards Couple honored for their dedication to timber management
Ruralite December 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. A Christmas Full of Santas Hobbyist has been collecting the jolly icon for 25 years
Ruralite November 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Proud of His Service Raymond Bourque’s daughter shares his World War II experiences
Ruralite October 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – October 2022 Playing it Safe During Fire Season
Ruralite October 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Standing Strong Against Cancer Young boy endures chemo treatment, beats disease
Ruralite September 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Advocating With Passion Dedicated leader credits FFA for inspiring her multiple roles in the local community
Ruralite September 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – September 2022 New Building Opens This Month
Ruralite August 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Growing Olives in Oregon Many Oregonians are agriculturalists at heart.
Ruralite August 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. A Memorable Morning Pursuit Young hunter tags record blacktail buck
Ruralite August 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – August 2022 Material Shortages, Delivery Delays
Ruralite July 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Opportunities in Agriculture Like its soils, Oregon’s history in agriculture is deeply rooted and full of rich culture.
Ruralite July 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Understanding Your Bill Breaking down your co-op’s fixed operating costs and the purchase of power.
Ruralite July 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Documenting Devastation Photographer travels with Heart to Heart International to show plight of refugees
Ruralite June 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Workers in a Powerful Profession Co-op works to attract and train homegrown talent
Ruralite May 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. A Career of Service U.S. Army provides structure and experiences for Col. Ryan Shipley
Ruralite April 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Thriving on Rural Childhood The Henrikson children experience a variety of agricultural activities
Ruralite April 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. The Power Behind Your Power You likely have noticed Douglas Electric Cooperative crews working on power lines and other electrical equipment in our community.
Ruralite March 1, 2022 at 10:02 a.m. A Blessing & A Privilege Donated heifer leads to responsibility and a potential future in agriculture
Ruralite March 1, 2022 at 10:01 a.m. Meet the Douglas Electric Board Candidates District 1 Board Candidate Terry Nelson and District 2 Board Candidate Evan Barnes
Ruralite February 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message — February 2022 Right now, our meeting is scheduled for Saturday, April 2, at 10 a.m.
Ruralite February 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Old West History Lessons Saddle collection dates back to the 1860s
Ruralite January 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Creating a Park-like Forest Couple is recognized for management of their 66-acre woodland property
Ruralite January 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Board Member Elections If you are interested in getting involved in your cooperative, director positions for District 1 and District 2 are up for election.
Ruralite December 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Create Holiday Beauty Events help attendees turn non-timber items into Christmas joy.
Ruralite November 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Bronze Medalist Honored for Service Vietnam War veteran reflects on his role as a young soldier in combat
Ruralite November 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Co-op Digs Into Building Project Construction on new Douglas Electric facility is underway
Ruralite October 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Linemen to the Rescue Cooperative employees help stop fire from spreading through neighborhood.
Ruralite October 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Get Familiar With Cybersecurity Basics Mitigate risks and stay one step ahead of malefactors with these quick tips.
Ruralite September 20, 2021 at 10:58 a.m. Manager’s Message — September 2021 In July, the state of Oregon filed a motion in Federal District Court to force a massive increase in water spilled across the Lower Snake River dams and the Columbia River dams, primarily to benefit salmon recovery on the rivers.
Ruralite September 20, 2021 at 10:54 a.m. Hay! Teens Find Business Opportunity Lucas Saylor and Ryland O’Toole turn out bales and a profit