As a precursor to the Online News Association’s national conference in Philadelphia, 120 community-driven innovators assembled at Temple University to address this question: “How do we advance journalism for all?”
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Press Pass: What is the Rogue Valley’s Public Square?
“What are the physical spaces where people come together and share information in your community?” That’s one question from a new report about access to information in Southern Oregon. It’s being published in April by researchers and students at the
Oregon lawmakers ponder grants for local news
An amended version of the bill won’t include tax credits for donating or subscribing to news outlets

The government’s role in growing Oregon’s news ecosystem, with the Agora Journalism Center
Regina and Andrew talked with Oregon Bridge about the state of Oregon’s news and information ecosystem—and some of the innovative ideas from across the state. This conversation is about journalism, but specifically for a more politics-focused audience.

We mapped local news in Oregon. Here’s how it can be stronger.
A new study from the Agora Journalism Center finds issues and solutions
Shifting from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance widens the lens of what’s possible
How listening sessions and a statewide media collaboration in Oregon can help re-earn the trust of the public

Vanport Mosaic Festival 2022
The Agora Journalism Center is partnering with the Vanport Mosaic to produce the Doers Gathering during their annual Vanport Mosaic Festival. Review the festival’s full program below and click on the items for more information. Event View Calendar View

Oregon journalists are experimenting with new way to report on governor’s race
No candidate on the Republican or Democratic ballot for governor was left out of this reporting effort

Oregon voters want more help from the press to learn about candidates for governor
In listening sessions, Oregonians say they don’t want journalists picking winners through coverage

Black News Future: exploring the current state of Black news media in Portland
The center is honored to collaborate with Bruce Poinsette and sponsor “Black News Future,” a 3-part panel series exploring the current state of Black news media in Portland and the future of the local landscape. Each panel features Portland’s Black media community