Q&A: How to apply for Press Forward grants and support it locally | Brier Dudley
Knight Foundation Vice President Jim Brady answers questions about the $500 million Press Forward effort to support local journalism and pledges to answer more.
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How to use $500 million to rescue local news? Here's one idea | Brier Dudley
The coalition of philanthropies trying to save and improve local news coverage in America should consider buying a newspaper chain, and parting it out.
Q&A: MacArthur Foundation's John Palfrey on raising $500 million to fund local news | Brier Dudley
The president of the Chicago-based MacArthur Foundation explains why and how it's working with other charities to help save local journalism.
Tales from the press room: Readers respond to publisher’s plea | Brier Dudley
A newspaper publisher and a press technician were among those who responded to a recent column about a family-owned press in Pioneer Square in Seattle.
Saving the press in Seattle's Pioneer Square | Brier Dudley VIEW
On the first floor of a historic building in Seattle's Pioneer Square is a printing press that could potentially help a newspaper or newspapers keep...
Philanthropic support for journalism grows, but challenges remain | Brier Dudley
Both a new study and the fundraising are intended to catalyze broader and more sustained support for local news that's essential to democracy.
Leavenworth-area papers held on long enough to find new owners | Brier Dudley
After nearly failing, a small group of newspapers in north-central Washington has new owners planning to revive them with new investments in staff.
Family steps up to preserve Wahkiakum County newspaper | Brier Dudley
A beloved newspaper in Southwest Washington that faced an uncertain future is seeing what may be the best possible outcome with inspired new owners.
Sen. Murray backs key journalism bill | Brier Dudley
The Senate's powerful appropriations chair, Washington's Patty Murray, said she strongly supports a proposal to use tax credits to help save local journalism.
California news turmoil shows need for legislation, sustainability | Brier Dudley
Layoffs and disruption at two prominent California newspapers highlight the urgent need for government to find ways to help save local journalism.