Brier Dudley | The Seattle Times

Cascadia Daily News, Bellingham’s independent, startup newspaper, is moving its publication day to Fridays and ramping up digital coverage as it enters its second year of service in Northwest Washington.

June 30, 2023 at 3:12 pm

Bellingham news venture pivots, aims for profitability | Brier Dudley

Big changes are coming this summer to Cascadia Daily News, a for-profit newspaper startup that's trying to find a sustainable, profitable path forward.

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Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., speaks during a press conference on President Biden’s budget proposal, on Thursday, March 9, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib) DCMZ513

June 28, 2023 at 4:01 pm

Free Press roundup: Canada fallout, another try for press shield law | Brier Dudley

In this week's Free Press news roundup: Senators try again to create federal shield law for journalists, Meta doubles-down on threats to block news in...

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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., talks to reporters about artificial intelligence, during a news conference following a closed-door meeting with fellow Democrats, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) DCSA114 DCSA114

June 23, 2023 at 1:51 pm

Congress, before tackling AI, save local journalism | Brier Dudley

To prove it's up for tackling AI, Congress should first address current Big Tech problems and pass the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act.

Monday, June 14, 2021. A.V. Eichenbaum is the new editor of the Seattle Gay News. He’s photographed in there offices in Seattle. 217378

June 16, 2023 at 2:41 pm

The clock is ticking for Seattle Gay News | Brier Dudley

Like many community newspapers, the Seattle Gay News is grappling with generational transition and an uncertain future. It will close if a buyer isn't found.

First lady Jill Biden greets U.S. Ambassador to the European Union Mark Gitenstein during a visit to the Uruguay School in Bucharest, Romania. (Susan Walsh / The Associated Press, 2022)

June 9, 2023 at 2:11 pm

U.S. ambassador to EU champions free, independent press | Brier Dudley

"Free press and independent journalism is at the heart of what democracy stands for," says Mark Gitenstein.

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-San Fernando Valley, left, congratulates Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks, D-Oakland, after Wicks’ measure that would force Big Tech companies to pay media outlets for using their news content, was approved by the Assembly at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, June 1, 2023. The measure now goes to the Senate for consideration. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

June 7, 2023 at 3:37 pm

California lawmakers advance journalism bill, resist Big Tech bullying | Brier Dudley

A California legislator explains how the state Assembly resisted bullying by tech giants and advanced a bill to help save local journalism.

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The Malheur Enterprise newspaper’s office in Vale, Oregon.

June 2, 2023 at 2:06 pm

Wanted: Committed local owner for beloved rural newspaper | Brier Dudley

Maverick Oregon newspaperman Les Zaitz would like to retire but, as with many rural newspapers, it's proving difficult to find someone to carry the torch.

Senior deputy prosecuting attorney William Doyle (l) questions Seattle Police Department homicide detective Don Witmer on the witness stand regarding a fatal shooting in the Westlake station transit tunnel in King County Superior Court Judge Janet Helsonís courtroom Wednesday, May 4, 2022. 220293

May 19, 2023 at 2:11 pm

WA newsrooms thin but court access partnership continues | Brier Dudley

For 60 years, a quiet but important entity has helped journalists cover courts in Washington state and made those courts more open to the public.

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A screenshot of The Wahkiakum County Eagle’s web page, with a front page picture of the homecoming of Rick Nelson, publisher and editor.

May 10, 2023 at 3:30 pm

Locals shine in Pulitzers, Cathlamet paper in limbo, Google pays some | Brier Dudley

From the Pulitzers to a mini-parade in Cathlamet, the value of local news was on display.

Editor Vince Dice, board treasurer Lynda Filson and board president Candace Savage at a Gig Harbor Now board meeting in 2022.

From left, editor Vince Dice and board members Lynda Filson and Candace Savage discuss the future of Gig Harbor Now on July 13, 2022 in Gig Harbor.

May 6, 2023 at 6:00 am

Local news startup thriving in Gig Harbor | Brier Dudley

"We are news desert survivors" says the co-founder of a local news startup in Gig Harbor.