Our Values

Independent news free from influence by commercial, government or political interests.
Ethical, professional standards inspiring investigation of hard-to-report social problems.
Economic sustainability, creating a replicable locally financed publishing model.
Community engagement and transparency in editorial and business decisions.
Diversity of perspectives and participation from communities overlooked by existing media.
Innovation to speed access to information and exchange of reader opinions and expertise.
Collaboration with other public media and public interest research organizations.
Environmentally sound use of resources, including newsprint, ink and fuel.
Fair labor practices and opportunities for career development.

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