Editor’s note: This editorial is a group effort by the Oregon Newspaper Publisher’s Association, stating our stance on legislation addressing a critical problem facing newspapers.
Reporters turning a critical eye to institutions is necessary for a healthy democracy to
thrive, and local journalism such as this is in peril in Oregon today.
To protect it, we are proud to support SB 686, by Sen. Knanh Pham.
High-quality journalism has been under threat for years…