This 2025 report builds on our 2022 assessment, providing an updated snapshot of Oregon’s evolving local news landscape—highlighting challenges, emerging solutions, and key initiatives shaping the future of civic information in our state.
Topic: Information Ecosystem Assessment
Engaged Journalism: Listening to Salem’s Hispanic Community
Professor DeVigal’s Engaged Journalism class conducted a study to survey Salem’s Hispanic community’s information needs and assets. This report aims to summarize the study findings and provide recommendations to address the gap in the existing information landscape.
Community Perspectives on Rogue Valley’s Information Ecosystem
Professor DeVigal’s Engaged Journalism class conducted a study to survey the Rogue Valley’s information ecosystem and its residents’ information needs and assets. This report aims to summarize the study findings and provide recommendations to address the gap in the existing information landscape.