Local journalism is a public good

The values that guide us

• Local first

  We know that local journalism must serve and be led by local communities. We make a practice of listening to, and making decisions with — not for — those communities, and connecting them to find strength in each other.
• Bold leadership

  We understand the severe economic challenge facing local news and thus democracy, and we embrace a sense of possibility with courage, urgency, and perseverance.
• Constant learning

  We recognize the unknown in front of us. Therefore, we operate with humility and a commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Commitment to equity

  We commit to creating a better, more diverse, and more inclusive news media that advances human and civil rights. We actively fight against injustice and racism, and that starts with doing the work ourselves.
• Integrity

  We accept the responsibility of earning trust every day. We operate with honesty, transparency, dignity, and respect, and without allegiance to party, ideology, profit, or power.