Our democracy is at risk on several fronts when citizens lack access to local issues and government action. The costs to hire reporters and print local news have increased dramatically with changes in the industry. Local journalists are incredibly important to monitor the work of our school boards, city and county councils and agencies and keep their fingers on the pulse of the community.
The important thing about Newspaper is the News part. We may be getting information online rather than in print now, but still the League is concerned that citizens can find out what’s happening locally in order to be informed and engaged.
Thanks to our LWV of Washington for careful research of what is happening in our state and for publishing a very readable and informative report.
Add your voice to the conversation as we meet over zoom in small groups to discover the consensus of our members' educated opinions about this issue.
Did you miss our panel discussion about what’s happening in Whatcom County?
You can find the recording of that presentation on our Civics Education Page, as well as view an informative graphic depicting the consensus process. Watch this quick video to direct you to the most important parts of the LWVWA Study about the Decline of Local News & Its Impact on Democracy.