"Does Local News Even Matter?" (LWVCC)

Does Local News Even Matter? Join us for a community conversation

Thursday, November 16, 7 - 8:30 p.m., Vancouver Community Library, 901 C Street, Vancouver. More info on the event flyer.

Is the local news crisis that’s playing out across the country happening in Clark County, too?  

Reliable, responsible local news is struggling as one-fourth of the country’s newspapers have closed since 2008. The future looks even bleaker as we’re on track to lose one-third by 2025.

This growing information deficit is resulting in troubling and powerful impacts: fewer candidates seeking local elected office, reduced voter turnout, higher government costs, greater political polarization, less community engagement and challenges to public health.

Is the same thing happening in Southwest Washington? Or is it destined to be? Should we care? 

This event is a hybrid event:

• In-person at the Vancouver Community Library. Seating is limited for this free event and registration is required at this link.
• Livestream watch here.
  

This community forum is hosted by the League of Women Voters of Clark County and the Fort Vancouver Regional Library.