Kristi Eaton
Kristi Eaton is a freelance journalist in Oklahoma, formerly with the AP in Oklahoma and South Dakota. She covers social justice issues, gender, travel and more, with a focus on solutions-based stories. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Associated Press, The Washington Post and elsewhere. Visit her website at KristiEaton.com or follow her on Twitter @KristiEaton.
Latest articles
page 1 of 1How a South Carolina Town Transformed into a Southeastern Arts Hub
Lake City officials are now eyeing year-round arts initiatives to secure economic growth
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How Oklahoma State University Plans to Boost Rural Journalism
Local news faces major challenges. Small town journalism internships offer a promising solution.
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Taking Stock of Rural America’s ‘Hidden’ Homeless
A Housing Assistance Council report shines new light on rural America’s housing crisis
![A homeless man stands outside of a tent in Missouri.](https://barnraisingmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Rural-homelessness-900x600.jpg)
Empowering Rural Electric Co-ops with Renewable Energy
How $10.7 billion in the Inflation Reduction Act offers the largest investment since the New Deal for rural electrification.
![Luis Reyes, CEO of Kit Carson Electric Cooperative, cuts a red ribbon with local officials celebrating a new solar array.](https://barnraisingmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Kit-Carson-Electric-Cooperative-CEO-Luis-Reyes-at-ribbon-cutting-full-solar.webp)