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Brier Dudley, “The Free Press Initiative”

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National Trust for Local News CEO on saving newspapers in Georgia and beyond | The Free Press Initiative

The Trust was hit with the reality of the news business last year. Its new financial stability looks…

A satellite image of Snoqualmie Ridge showing the land south of Fisher Creek Park where the proposed battery storage site would reside. (Courtesy of Google Maps)

Letters to the Editor

Snoqualmie residents share BESS concerns | Letters to the Editor

The current opposition to the Cascadia Energy Storage facility on Snoqualmie Ridge is entirely missing the bigger picture.…

Rich Elfers, “In Focus”

Opinion

Communication styles matter in marriages and government | In Focus

There are Avoiders, Screamers, and Negotiators. Which are you?

Brier Dudley, “The Free Press Initiative”

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Canadian research finds that, no, government support doesn’t skew news | The Free Press Initiative

Instinct says government shouldn’t fund local news. But investigative watchdogs haven’t curbed their criticisms.

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Twede’s Cafe documentary to play at North Bend Theatre | Guest column

On Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. at the North Bend Theatre, another one of my lifelong dreams will…

Rich Elfers, “In Focus”

Opinion

The U.S. has only made Iran stronger | In Focus

Winning a war is not as easy as it once was. Iran’s flexibility has outfoxed America at many…

Brier Dudley, “The Free Press Initiative”

Opinion

When newspapers go, partisanship grows and lies are believed | The Free Press Initiative

No wonder voters are angry, dissatisfied and choosing more extreme candidates, with or without experience.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

The difference between cowardice and courage | In Focus

It’s not enough to acknowledge fear. You have to take a stand, even if it’s a risk.

Brier Dudley, “The Free Press Initiative”

Opinion

Project gets high schoolers reading newspapers — c’est magnifique! | The Free Press Initiative

Want to get young people reading papers? Give them free subscriptions.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

The difference between cowardice and courage | In Focus

It’s not enough to acknowledge fear. You have to take a stand, even if it’s a risk.

Rich Elfers, “In Focus”

Opinion

Past, present, or future: Which are you stuck in? | In Focus

We should strive to hold all three in balance.

Brier Dudley, “The Free Press Initiative”

Opinion

A second Belgium-U.S. showdown | The Free Press Initiative

Europe is well ahead of the U.S. in protecting the news industry from online theft.

Brier Dudley, “The Free Press Initiative”

Opinion

Local newspapers’ AI lawsuit is a righteous battle | The Free Press Institute

Is AI training “fair use” of newspaper content?