After 40 years in journalism, The Oregonian’s retiring editor reveals what separates local media from national networks and how big tech threatens the industry.
PORTLAND, Ore. — In an era when newspaper staffs have dramatically shrunk nationwide, one veteran editor’s insights reveal why the future of democracy might depend on understanding the difference between your hometown reporter and cable news punditry.
After four decades in journalism, The Oregonian’s retiring executive editor Therese Bottomly has witnessed something notable: While national media drowns in public skepticism, local news maintains something increasingly rare — community trust.
Research consistently shows Americans trust their local news outlets far more
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