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Redefining local: How young Americans engage with television news across platforms

by Mike Beaudet, Anna Campbell, Caleb Okereke, Lisa Thalhamer and John Wihbey | June 4, 2026

A survey of younger news consumers offers valuable insights for local TV reporters and station managers about how to reach this surprisingly engaged audience.

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Environment, Media

Reporters from Oregon Public Broadcasting talk covering green energy in the Northwest

by Clark Merrefield | June 1, 2026

The winners of the 2026 Goldsmith Prize for Explanatory Reporting on renewable energy goals in Oregon and Washington that were falling short. Plus, 3 tips from their reporting.

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Environment, Health, Media, Politics & Government

Hannah Dreier of the New York Times on wildland firefighters and the deadly smoke risks they face

by Clark Merrefield | May 27, 2026

The winner of the 2026 Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting discusses how she did her investigation on maskless wildland firefighters. Plus, 5 tips from her reporting.

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Health, Politics & Government

Before the doctor sees it: Test results in the era of instant access

by Josh Neufeld | May 14, 2026

A comics journalist explores the implications of a law that allows patients to see lab results as soon as they’re ready — even before their physicians have a chance to review them.

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Economics, Politics & Government

Inside the CFPB: 4 takeaways from our open data demo for journalists

by Clark Merrefield | May 7, 2026

The federal watchdog for consumer financial products has been stripped of its enforcement capabilities, but the data — including consumer complaint narratives — remains robust.

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Criminal Justice, Politics & Government, Race & Gender

Federal surveillance tools and tactics: An explainer

by Clark Merrefield | April 22, 2026

Agents and officers for federal border patrol and immigration enforcement have reportedly used various technologies to monitor the public during recent immigration protests.

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