The relationship between the federal government and the press has become strained, particularly during the Trump administration, which is perceived as attempting to manipulate public news outlets for propaganda purposes. Contrastingly, in Washington state, lawmakers are actively promoting local journalism, recognizing its vital role in democracy. A recent report highlighted the precarious state of local news, revealing that a significant portion of identified outlets fails to produce original journalistic content, thereby creating approximately two news deserts where local news is nearly nonexistent. Supporting these local outlets is crucial for the health of journalism in the U.S.
In Washington state, it's a different story. Lawmakers are introducing and passing legislation to support local journalism because they view it as essential to civic life and democracy.
Our new report, From News Deserts and Nonprofit Resilience: Assessing the Health of Washington's Local News Ecosystem, shows a news ecosystem in crisis in Washington state.
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