Washington News Council
promoting fairness, accuracy, & balance in the news media
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The Washington News Council is an independent, nonprofit, statewide organization whose members share a common belief that fair, accurate and balanced news media are vital to our democracy. We have been called an “Outside Ombudsman” or even “Better Business Bureau” for the news media in Washington … [Read more about the Council...]
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The Washington News Council sends our deepest sympathies to the family of Kathi Goertzen, KOMO 4 anchor, and to all our friends and colleagues at the station. On Nov. 11, 2001, the WNC 'toasted and roasted' Kathi, along with Jean Enersen and … [Read All About It...]
The Washington News Council has awarded three $2,000 scholarships to Washington state students planning careers in communications. Two Dick Larsen Scholarships, which go to a past graduate of a Washington high school currently enrolled in … [Read All About It...]
Mike Flynn, the former publisher of the Puget Sound Business journal, just wrote a piece supporting our nation's last standing news council (yours truly!). Have a look over at Flynn's Harp and consider supporting us as we keep up the fight against … [Read All About It...]
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Media watchdog Craig Silverman is a stickler for accuracy. We're a big fan of his work, and are pleased to hear his interest in our nation's last remaining news council. Check out his piece on Poynter: How the last U.S. news council hopes … [Read All About It...]
The Washington News Council held a hearing on Saturday, June 16, from 9 am to noon at Town Hall (downstairs) to consider multiple complaints against KIRO7 Eyewitness News. After hearing detailed presentations from the complainants, the WNC's … [Read All About It...]
From time to time we receive correspondence from fellow news junkies outside of Washington State, and sometimes overseas as well. As the last fully operating news council, we're starting to show up in search engines for people who need answers … [Read All About It...]
Watch it on the Seattle Channel Visit the photo album from Team Photogenic The Washington News Council’s “Toast and Roast” of Dale Chihuly at our 13th Annual Gridiron West Dinner on December 15 at Fremont Studios was a smashing success. About … [Read All About It...]
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Washington News Council Office: 206.262.9793
John Hamer: jhamer@wanewscouncil.org
P.O. Box 3672, Seattle, WA 98124-3672
1201 1st Ave. South #331, Seattle WA 98134
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Media Ethics143 members
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Local/Neighborhood Coverage11 members
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Political Coverage11 members
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New Journalism Matters11 members
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Science and Technology Coverage9 members
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Education Coverage8 members
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Environmental Coverage8 members
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Outstanding Journalism8 members
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Under-reported news7 members
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Coverage of Ballot Measures7 members
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Military/National Security Coverage7 members
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WNC Team6 members
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Business Coverage6 members
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Health Coverage6 members
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NewsTrust Washington State6 members
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Crime Reporting5 members
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Ideas for WNC5 members
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Tao of Journalism4 members
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Media Bugs – Pacific Northwest2 members
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Local Television News1 member
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