A news website just launched in Pierce County (Washington State) but it doesn’t plan to do original reporting, at least for the time being. The Cascadian will operate as an online bulletin board for the county’s west side, including communities south of Tacoma. People and organizations may share news and announcements on the site at no charge. more

Locals have a right to expect the big, investigative stories, but also all the small stories and local information that makes the community what it is. From a local publisher’s point of view, it’s about giving readers a reason to visit and revisit your site. Or rather, give them many reasons. more

Mirabel Technologies' new RSS Newsletters suite gives media teams a flexible, efficient way to create and distribute customized newsletters that automatically pull fresh content from RSS feeds. more

From eCommerce to text-to-vote, come check out the new features Second Street has launched in the past six months, and a sneak peek into what we’re working on for 2026!  more

The Daily News in Ludington, Michigan, started using ProImage OnColor image toning cloud solution earlier this year. The Daily News uploads approximately 250 images monthly through OnColor which color corrects CMYK images, adjusts image resolution and converts color images to black & white as needed. more

“At Mediaferry, we believe local journalism is not just a business model; it’s a public good. Without it, the social fabric weakens. When local news disappears, so does the connective tissue that binds neighborhoods and communities. The need for news has never been greater, but with the right support, publishers can continue to deliver it.” — Robert Berkeley, Mediaferry more

Chartbeat, Inc., the parent company of Chartbeat and Lineup Systems, has announced a powerful new integration that brings Chartbeat’s editorial analytics directly into the Lineup Adpoint media sales platform. more

Kudos to everyone who made SLC 2025 such a positive event. Newspapers now need to execute on the many ideas small and large that the conference sparked. more

Peter Baniak, a veteran journalist and news executive with more than 30 years of experience in Kentucky, will join the University of Kentucky School of Journalism and Media Jan. 1 as the School’s inaugural Al Cross Faculty Fellow and Visiting Professional.   more

Mega-Conference sponsorships are now open — and this is your chance to secure your spot before the most visible positions sell out. more

A hot, brewed cup of coffee is a perfect match to sit down and enjoy while catching up on the latest local news. That’s what leaders of the Dayton Daily News and Twisted River Coffee Roasters had in mind when they put together First Report Blend, a collaborative blend roasted locally with proceeds from sales going directly to those facing hunger in our communities. more

Dynamic paywalls are reshaping publishing. Understanding their impact and the opportunities they unlock is vital for publishers seeking stronger reader revenue. more

The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University has named longtime media innovator Andy Pergam as the new executive director of the Knight Center for the Future of News. more

Plans to transfer The Spokesman-Review to a nonprofit are going slower than some expected but a surge of Tuesday donations helped. The transfer is now expected to happen “in the first half of 2026,” according to a Sunday update by Rob Curley, the Spokane newspaper’s executive editor. more

USA TODAY Co., Inc., has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Meta to access new and archival content from USA TODAY, more than 200 USA TODAY Network local publications and the network of USA TODAY Sports wires. more

The Center for Integrity in News Reporting (CFINR) is pleased to announce that the Stanton Foundation has awarded a $90,000 grant to fund three years of “Integrity in News Reporting Awards” in the six New England states served by the New England Newspaper & Press Association (NENPA): Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine and Rhode Island. more

The America’s Newspapers Foundation is committed to delivering programs and resources that directly strengthen the front lines of local newspapers. At a time when the demands on local news continue to grow, this support matters more than ever. Whether it comes on Giving Tuesday or as part of year-end planning, your support expands the reach and impact of this work. more

On Thursday, The Oregonian will mark its 175th anniversary. The milestone makes The Oregonian older than the state of Oregon, older than Portland’s city government, and the longest continuously published newspaper west of Salt Lake City. more

Kyle Ingram is The N&O’s democracy reporter — a new role, but one that formalizes and deepens the work Ingram has already been doing as a state politics reporter. more

Washington legislators will have two opportunities in their upcoming session to support the local news industry, if they’re not completely focused on growing the state budget. more