Thanks to our partners at Earthjustice for this news release! FRANKFORT, KY — The KY Public Service Commission (PSC) issued a ... Read This Post
Stories
Get Prepared: What You Can Do Before The Next Disaster
This is part of our story series, EKY Flood Relief: Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Flooding in Kentucky can’t be prevented. Our geography and history ... Read This Post
Solar for Students in Martin County
Solar on abandoned coal mines: the juxtaposition of these two energy forms has been a popular topic of conversation in recent years. The Martin County ... Read This Post
Eastern KY residents could see hefty energy-bill increase
An article by Public News Service featuring Mountain Association energy expert Carrie Ray. Eastern Kentucky's largest utility, Kentucky Power, ... Read This Post
Strengthening Indigenous Connections in Eastern Kentucky
Kentuckians working to restore a 12,000 year-old trail recently traveled to Cherokee, North Carolina to strengthen connections with the Eastern Band ... Read This Post
Mountain Association President to Retire
Mountain Association President Peter Hille recently announced his plans to retire as of May 1, 2025. With that, he also announced the organization’s ... Read This Post
In Second Decision, Regulators Protect Kentucky Power Customers from Footing Bill for Cryptomining Company
Thank you to our partners at Earth Justice for putting together this release about the second of two cases regarding power discounts for crypto mining ... Read This Post
Drop, Sauce & Roll: German Food Truck Serves Up Unique Noodles
Mark Vogt lives in Irvine, Kentucky, a beautiful town on the banks of the Kentucky River. Like many small-town residents, he was always wishing ... Read This Post
U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.2 Million to Support Disaster Recovery in Eastern Kentucky
The Economic Development Administration recently announced an award of $1.2 million for disaster recovery in Eastern Kentucky following the 2022 ... Read This Post
Eastern Kentucky Nonprofit Provides Alternatives to Predatory Loans
From the catchy jingles to the flashy signs, payday lenders are easy to find in most communities across Kentucky and the nation. Unfortunately, these ... Read This Post
Kentucky Rejects Controversial Subsidies for Cryptomining Company
Thank you to our partners at Earthjustice for putting together this media release regarding this victory! FRANKFORT, KY — The state of Kentucky’s ... Read This Post
More than 75 Community Members Shared Input on New Project in Downtown Hazard
On August 9, 2023, staff from the Mountain Association talked with more than 75 community members who came out to share their thoughts on our downtown ... Read This Post
