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From the Founder’s Desk: Thanks to you, we exceeded our spring fundraising campaign goal

Dear Readers: I am proud to report that we exceeded our $10,000 Spring Into Action for Local News fundraising campaign goal by nearly $4,000. I am so appreciative of the generous...

From the Founder’s Desk: Thanks to all who have donated — just $2,400 to go

Dear Readers: Thanks to all who have given so generously to our $10,000 Spring Into Action for Local News fundraising campaign. Since my appeal earlier this week, we have received...

From the Founder’s Desk: Good news, bad news and how you can help

It's 8:30 p.m. on Sunday and I'm doing what I usually do -- reviewing our news coverage for the coming week. It's a challenge because our publications include vibrant...

From the Founder’s Desk: Spring into action and support local news

Last week, we hosted two news cafes as part of Local News Day, a national effort to recognize the important role that local news plays in communities across the...

My Neighborhood News joins Gigafact to test facts, provide sources, level up community conversations

My Neighborhood News Group has joined a network of nonpartisan newsrooms nationwide to rebuild trust with local readers through an organization called Gigafact.  Gigafact’s approach is simple: identify real claims...

From the Founder’s Desk: Here’s proof that local news matters to communities

Want proof that local news matters to your community? See what our readers have to say: "We had a great turnout for our program last month and the majority of...

From the Founder’s Desk: Get ready to celebrate Local News Day

Strong communities rely on strong local news and information. That’s why My Neighborhood News Group is proud to be a founding partner of the inaugural Local News Day Thursday,...

From the Founder’s Desk: Thanks to you, we exceeded our fundraising goal — $100K raised

Dear My MLT News Readers: Two months ago, we launched our annual News Match, a national matching campaign that supports nonprofit newsrooms. Our goal was very ambitious -- to raise...

From the Founder’s Desk: Beyond surviving to thriving — give to our News Match campaign

Dear MLTnews Readers: Much has been written in recent years about the decline of local journalism and what we can do to help it survive. I believe we are asking...

From the Founder’s Desk: We met our $5,000 match — thank you, readers

We're proud to announce that we have met our $5,000 matching campaign goal for the screening of the documentary Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink. Last month, an...

From the Founder’s Desk: Rick Steves match met — thank you!

Dear readers: I'm pleased to report that thanks to your generous support, we have met the generous $10,000 fundraising match offered two weeks ago by Edmonds-based European travel guide Rick...

From the Founder’s Desk: Double your donation to support community news – thanks to Rick Steves

A few weeks ago, I had a chance to sit down with Edmonds resident, philanthropist and European travel writer Rick Steves. The topic: How to ensure local news not...

From the Founder’s Desk: Our process for publishing opinion pieces

Dear Readers: Opinion pieces can play an important role in public discourse, encouraging readers to think critically and share different perspectives.We provide a range of ways for readers to express...

From the Founder’s Desk: Thanks to you, we’re growing

Dear Readers: It has been far too long since I've shared an update on our two-plus-year journey as a nonprofit news organization. The bottom line: The My Neighborhood News Network...

From the Founder’s Desk: A legislative effort to help local journalism

Dear Readers: In past columns, I have shared my concerns about the future of local news, as a growing number of organizations have downsized or closed in recent years. However,...

From the Founder’s Desk: You did it — $70K raised!

  Dear Readers: Thanks to your generosity, we have reached our 2024 NewsMatch fundraising goal of $70,000! Your donations will support our efforts to further improve our community news coverage, as we...

From the Founder’s Desk: We’re nearing the fundraising finish line

Dear Readers: We are nearing the finish line of our 2024 NewsMatch campaign -- with a goal of raising $70,000 by Dec. 31 -- and I have important news to...

From the Founder’s Desk: Will you help us reach our NewsMatch goal by Dec. 31?

Dear MLTnews readers: First, let me express my sincere appreciation to all of you who have donated to our 2024 NewsMatch fundraising campaign. Thanks to your generosity, we have raised...

From the Founder’s Desk: Donate to News Match and support journalism ‘grounded in real life’

Dear MLTnews readers: First, a sincere thank you to all who have donated so far to our annual News Match campaign. We are just 13 days into our two-month campaign...

From the Founder’s Desk: Thanks to all who attended our 15th anniversary bash — and for donations to our community matching campaign

A week ago, a group of 200 people -- readers, community leaders and past and present staff members -- gathered at Cascadia Art Museum to celebrate the founding 15...

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