Statewide Journalism Convening Comes to Bend

Statewide Journalism Convening Comes to Bend

ForJournalism (FORJ) will host its 4th Annual Oregon Rural and Small-Town Journalism Conference on July 29–30 at Central Oregon Community College in Bend, bringing together publishers, journalists, funders, educators, policymakers, and community leaders to explore practical solutions for strengthening local news. The event is free and open to the public and is expected to draw more than 125 attendees from Oregon and across the Pacific Northwest.…

FORJOURNALISM CONFERENCE BRINGS TOGETHER OREGON’S RURAL JOURNALISM COMMUNITY TO FOCUS ON SUSTAINABLE LOCAL NEWS

Fourth annual conference will feature national speakers, new statewide research, and practical strategies for independent publishers (Bend, Ore., July 16, 2026) — ForJournalism (FORJ) will host its 4th Annual Oregon Rural and Small-Town Journalism Conference on July 29–30 at Central Oregon Community College in Bend, bringing together publishers, journalists, funders, educators, policymakers, and community leaders to explore practical solutions …