It’s been a year since I announced that the My Neighborhood News Network — which includes digital news properties Lynnwood Today, MLTnews and My Edmonds News — was moving to…
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From the Publisher’s Desk: Thanks to all who attended our ‘How Local News Supports Strong Communities’ event
Dear Readers: Thanks to the approximately 80 attendees who participated in our “How Local News Supports Strong Communities” event at the Edmonds Waterfront Center last week. Our reporters appreciated the…
From the Publisher’s (make that the CEO’s) Desk: Change is good
Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher, said that “change is the only constant in life.” Change can be good, but it can also be disruptive, challenging and sometimes downright scary. I think…
From the Publisher’s Desk: A reminder to ‘shop small’ this Saturday — and all year long
In case you haven’t heard, Saturday, Nov. 27 is Small Business Saturday. Observed in all 50 states on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the idea is to encourage consumers to direct…
From the Publisher’s Desk: A reminder as we enter election season, and best ways to communicate with us
In the 11 years I’ve covered politics in our communities, I’ve not seen a city election season start as early as this one. The good news is, people are engaged…
Publisher’s reminder: You’re invited to my TED talk this Saturday
Dear readers: I hope you’ll join me Saturday, Aug. 29, for my TED talk through the 2020 TEDXSnoIsleLibraries program. My topic: the key role that readers will play in the survival of…
From the Publisher’s Desk: Six days until my TEDX talk — and I hope you’ll join me
Dear readers: A reminder that on Saturday, Aug. 29, I’ll be giving a TED talk about the key role that readers will play in the survival of journalism. I’m one…
From the Publisher’s Desk: Join me Aug. 29 to talk about how readers will save journalism
Dear readers: In three weeks, I’ll be giving a TED talk, and I’m hoping you’ll watch — because it’s all about you. That’s right. For several years I’ve been saying…
Now more than ever, community news matters
Community takes on a different meaning during a pandemic. For more than a month, we’ve been telling the stories of COVID-19 and its impact on our community. They are stories of…
From the Publisher’s Desk: We love you, yeah, yeah, yeah — and your chance to win free tickets
In early January, I posted a column (Here’s to a new decade and the end of a one-sided relationship) outlining why it was critical for our readers to support us…
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From the Publisher’s Desk: The joy of being present
Before my grandson Reese was born, several friends told me about the joy of being a grandparent. I was skeptical — how could it be that special? Now, almost two…
From the Publisher’s Desk: Our commitment to earning — and keeping — your trust
I often wonder what Walter Cronkite would think about the state of journalism in America today. Cronkite — who died in 2009 — spent 19 years as the anchor for…
From the Publisher’s Desk: Saying farewell to the Sound Live Sports Network
A year and a half ago, I wrote a column about how our efforts to live stream local high school sporting events were being compromised by the Washington Interscholastic Activities…
From the Publisher’s Desk: All the news that’s fit to print post
I’ve been thinking a lot about print journalism these days, and what the future holds. I remember being 10 years old in my hometown of Ellensburg and creating my own…
From the Publisher’s Desk: As Mother’s Day approaches, a reflection on grandmothering
With the birth of my first grandchild a month ago, I’ve been thinking a lot about being a grandmother. I’ve also been pondering what it’s like to grow up without…
From the Publisher’s Desk: How you can support local news — and music students — at the same time
Exactly one month ago, I wrote about the ongoing challenges of local journalism, including how easy it is for individuals and businesses to support us through a regular subscription or…
From the Publisher’s Desk: Gratitude
As Thanksgiving draws near, I want to take a moment to offer thanks for those readers who have stepped up with an annual voluntary subscription of $12 a month or…
From John Oliver: This is why local news matters
John Oliver from HBO’s “Last Week Tonight” had a lot to say in his Aug. 7 show about the state of the news industry. We’ve excerpted some key points here,…
From the Publisher’s Desk: Shopping on Prime Day? Make sure to use our link
Amazon Prime Day is this Tuesday, July 12. If you are planning to shop for deals on that day — or on any day — here’s a reminder to use…
From the Publisher’s Desk: Anyone want to buy a website?
While this title is a bit sensational, it is in part, true. My Edmonds News and sister sites MLTnews and Lynnwood Today, are “for sale.” Let me explain. This October,…
From the Publisher’s Desk: Are you ready?
Last year, one of our readers made a comment that got me thinking. It was after a wind storm hit our area particularly hard, uprooting trees and knocking down power…
From the Publisher’s Desk: Beyond 5 Ws and the H
This Friday, I’ll drive to Ellensburg for my high school reunion. I can’t comprehend it’s been 40 years since that rite of passage, which launched me out of my small-town…
From the Publisher’s Desk: No exit strategy here
Last week, an acquaintance of mine from North Carolina, publisher of two online community news sites there, surprised the online publishing community when he announced that, after nine years, he…
From the Publisher’s Desk: Everyone needs a dugout
My son played baseball from T-ball through college, and I became very familiar with the camaraderie that developed among the players sitting in the dugout. Not only did those players…
From the Publisher’s Desk: Connecting the dots
I used to be a busy parent of young children and I remember the juggling act between working full-time, preparing meals, helping the kids with homework, driving them to sports…