Careers in Co-op Energy
Electric co-ops offer exciting careers in up-and-coming sectors of the energy industry. Read more >>
Going Solar?
Get your co-op involved before making a decision to install an in-home solar project. Read more >>
Six Ingredients of Summer
Kick off your summer this Memorial day with one of these six ingredient recipes. Read more >>
Oklahoma Stories
Help Wanted
Electric cooperatives offer career opportunities and exciting growth in up-and-coming sectors of the energy industry
Safe from the Storm
Today’s storm shelters and safe rooms provide peace of mind
Is it time to change your surge protectors?
Spring storm season is here, don't wait until it's too late because lightning strikes can devestate electronics without protection from a quick surge.
Mobilizing Virtual Care
OSU TeleHealth Solution provides rural hospitals with new technology and expertise to maintain access to health care despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hamming it Up
Ham radio operators discover an enjoyable hobby and a useful public service.
Prairie Flavors
Six Ingredients of Summer
This month’s recipes—all with only six ingredients—are designed to help you kick off summer. While the season doesn’t technically start until June, Memorial Day marks the unofficial transition to summer and its school-free days, warmer weather, backyard barbecues and longer evenings to spend outdoors. As we enjoy all these benefits, we take a moment to remember and honor the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice as they have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Spring Flings
Now that spring has sprung, here are a few "eggcellent" recipes for those on-the-go mornings or a twist on a traditional springtime side.
Meals in Minutes
Low on time for meal prep? No problem! This month’s recipes help you get dinner on the table with minimal chopping, measuring and post-dinner cleanup.
A Royal Treat
This month, I decided to try out royal icing cookie decorating for Valentine’s Day. While I am no expert, I learned that consistency is key—icing consistency that is. Once I figured that out, my two daughters and I let our imaginations run wild and had a blast decorating cookies.
Yummy Yogurt
Yogurt is simple to make at home and can be used in a variety of ways.
Table Talk
Four ways to support local eateries
Discover ideas to help support your favorite local restaurants
Farm to Fork
A one-of-a-kind destination restaurant offers Oklahomans a fresh experience
The Chicken Shack
In the backyard of the Deep Fork River, an unmarked shack is home to some of the best broasted chicken in Oklahoma. Without a sign, it feels like a secret hideout waiting to be discovered. Even the owner gives off an almost Capone-like vibe.
Blue Spruce Gelato & Sorbet
Discover cool treats for many tastes in Stillwater, Oklahoma
White Dog Hill
At White Dog Hill in Clinton, Oklahoma, even better than a bark is a bite of one of the restaurant’s beautiful creations.
Powerful Living
Going Solar?
Solar forecasts can be misleading. Talk to your co-op before you go solar.
Lessons from the Cold Spell
Making sense of what happened during a winter blast to remember.
Battery or Generator?
It depends.
Renewable and Dependable
WFEC, NextEra Energy Resources, announce phase one completion of the largest combined wind, solar & energy storage facilities in U.S.
Embracing Change and Innovation
Oklahoma Living publisher retires from electric cooperative industry after 40 years of service.
Okie Snaps
Some See Weeds, She Sees Wishes
Congratulations to your May Okie Snaps winner, LaTisha Matlock, member of CKenergy Electric Cooperative!
“Some see weeds, but she sees wishes.”
Springtime Tulips
“Springtime tulips.” Photo submitted by Patti Rains, member of Red River Valley Rural Electric Association.
Pops of Red
“Pops of red swing in the breeze.” Submitted by Allison Spurlin of Lawton, Oklahoma.
30 Years of Blooms
“These beautiful red tulips are from bulbs that were planted 30 years ago. They come up every year.” Photo submitted by Johnye Hammons, member of Verdigris Valley Electric Cooperative.
Picking Daffodils
Submitted by Brenda Brewer | Member of East Central
Contests
Guess Where
Congratulations to your April winner Michelle Taylorl! The location was the First National Bank and Trust Company Building in Perry, Oklahoma. Enter your guess for this month's photo by May 10!
Oklahoma Take 10
More than 1,000 photos made their way to Oklahoma Living through our “Oklahoma Take 10” contest at www.okl.coop. The quality of the photos submitted was exceptional. Our judges were impressed by Oklahoma Living readers’ talent and eye for beautiful shots across our state. Now, we are proud to share with you the top 10 submissions.
Okie Snaps
Submit your photos by the 10th of each month and you could be featured in OKL!
Commentary
Committing to a culture of cooperative safety
We all depend on electricity to power our lives, but accidents can happen when electricity is improperly used.
How is cooperative leadership organized?
Within the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives (OAEC), board members come from three different groups and each group represents a different perspective in the rural electrification program.
Oklahoma Outside
Colorful Containers
Bring your garden to your patio, front walkway, deck or even balcony with colorful containers.
Replacing Winter-damaged Trees
Discover which trees to can plant to replace those damaged by recent Oklahoma winter storms.
Fall Blooms
Try these six fall-blooming perennials for your garden
Tomato Time
Get practical tips to learn how to grow tomatoes in containers
How does your garden grow?
Outdoor gadgets to build a better yard
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