Networked Journalism: Portland
Project blog: www.theoregoniannewsnetwork.com
In a column by The Oregonian’s editor, Peter Bhatia, he outlines the Networked Journalism project and possible partners for the Portland newspaper:
"Why are we doing this? In the digital media world there really aren’t any limits on who can gather news and distribute it. Anyone with a laptop can create journalism. With our brand and experience—we’re fond of noting that The Oregonian has existed longer than the state of Oregon—we see it as a logical evolution to serve with OregonLive.com as a central place to come for local news, however you define it. We also believe in a “big tent” theory of journalism. We will always do our brand of verified, deeply reported journalism—that’s what we know—but we believe journalism can and should include a much broader range of coverage, and we don’t necessarily think only our journalists can do that work."
"J-Lab seems to be a perfect partner for an effort such as this," writes blogger and partner Jeff Bunch.
April 20, 2011: The Oregonian announces another five new Oregonian News Network Pilot Partners after receiving over a dozen outstanding applications from around the state, reports project coordinator Cornelius Swart. Many of the applicants have a strong record of covering their communities. Others are doing great watchdog reporting. The partners chosen have the right combination of business planning, relevant coverage areas and quality news reporting needed for this early stage of the program. See the partners listed on the Local Partners tab.
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Since 2009 the non-profit Lund Report has done uncompromising, award-winning investigative reporting about health care legislation and the insurance industry. With the healthcare debate heating up in Oregon and the nation, the LundReport is fast becoming a leader in local watchdog journalism.
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This 5-year-old open-publishing and community news site is one of Oregon’s pioneering hyperlocal news sites. From local events to a dogged coverage of local issues like liquefied natural gas, NorthCoastOregon is one of the few independent community sites doing investigative reporting for those living in the Columbia/Pacific region.
ClarkCountyBlog is a brand new start-up launched by Jeff Bunch, the former Web Editor of The Columbian. Bunch, who specializes in digital and social media strategy, envisions the blog as a go-to site for those looking for more news coverage and analysis about goings on in greater Clark County and Washington’s fourth largest city, Vancouver USA.
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