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Strong communities rely on strong local news and information. That’s why My Neighborhood News Group (MNNG) is proud to be a founding partner of the inaugural Local News Day Thursday, April 9. It’s a national movement that puts communities first and stands alongside local newsrooms and community partners around the U.S.
It’s also why you’ll notice a band of orange on each side of our websites for the next week. Some Local News Day organizers in other parts of the U.S. have adorned buildings with orange lights in honor of the day.
My Neighborhood News Group has scheduled a range of local activities around Local News Day, and readers are invite to participate.
- MNNG is hosting two community news cafe meetups on Thursday, April 9 so that readers and reporters can meet each other, share story ideas and celebrate how local news strengthens communities. The first, from 8-9:30 a.m., will be at EdWay Taphouse and Coffee Cafe, 22811 100th Ave. W., Edmonds. The second — co-sponsored by our news partner Se Habla Media — will be from 5-6:30 p.m. at Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant, 6003 244th St. S.W., Mountlake Terrace. There’s no cost to attend either of these events, and food and drink purchases are optional.
- Reader support is vital to ensure trusted news coverage in South Snohomish County. MNNG has launched a $10,000 Spring Into Action for Local News matching campaign. Thanks to the generosity of local donors who requested anonymity, all donations through April 30 will be matched, up to $10,000. There are two easy ways to participate: text localnews to 50155 or visit our online donation page here.
- Local governments will also be issuing Local News Day proclamations honoring news organizations covering their communities. Lynnwood Mayor George Hurst did this April 2, the City of Edmonds will honor local news during the April 7 City Council meeting at 6 p.m., and the City of Mountlake Terrace will do the same at its 7 p.m. April 9 City Council meeting.
You can learn more at LocalNewsDay.org
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