University of Oregon researchers are surveying local area residents about how they find out — and would like to find out — about local news
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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
Lessons from Southern Oregon’s local news collapse
The Medford paper’s demise is also yet another cautionary tale of what can happen when local newspapers fall into the hands of remote investors. It was sold repeatedly to out-of-state investors who whittled away until there was nothing left.
Demise of Medford paper comes as legislators propose a news rescue (Editor’s note)
Last fall, the Agora Journalism Center issued a groundbreaking report assessing news in Oregon. The authors, Regina Lawrence and Andrew DeVigal, called for action not to preserve profits for journalists but to arrest the erosion of a key tool of democracy.
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