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Katie Hawkins-Gaar continues to receive physical mail from her readers, a request that led to a wider mail-exchange project that has connected her community beyond screens.
March 11, 2026
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Spreading hope and expanding community through physical mail

A conversation with Katie Hawkins-Gaar.

Cartoon of two employees carefully examining a giant dartboard with a dart in the center.
March 11, 2026
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How we made the Ecosystem Research Toolkit

We applied the basics of product development to design a user-centered, actionable guide for local funders.

Man flying a drone with a controller at sunset
March 10, 2026
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Drone flights beyond visual line of sight are here to stay

How FAA Part 108 will reshape the U.S. Airspace System.

Audience engagement strategies by NowKalamazoo, including a Fact or Fable brochure designed by Amelia Bodinaku and the editorial staff, a Town Hall Field Trip planner, a voter’s forum and coffee sleeves with election information.
March 4, 2026
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Creative in-person ideas to increase audience engagement

A conversation with Gabrielle Contesti.

Rebecca Ritzel, Michael Phillips
March 3, 2026
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‘Critics in Columbia’ pilots alternative to imperfect press junket formula

True/False, a documentary film festival running March 5-8 in Columbia, Missouri, is the stage for a pilot program that will showcase an alternative method of bringing the press and arts festivals together.

Data Sonification Toolkit
March 3, 2026
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An RJI Fellowship resource helping journalists make data listenable

For her 2024-2025 RJI Fellowship, Aura Walmer developed a toolkit to help journalists tell data stories through audio — an approach known as data sonification.

Covering Drugs
March 3, 2026
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Introducing Covering Drugs: A media resource guide

This 150-page reference guide includes research, surveys, data, and other helpful information for journalists covering substance use, addiction, overdose, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery.

People covered by dialog balloons
March 2, 2026
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Hello World: Introducing a simple framework to boost the impact of your journalism

Today we’re launching Audacity Media Lab, tools and other resources for producing journalism that makes change.

Use “A Tour Guide for Journalists” to take a walk with your audience. Image: Cara Kuhlman/Future Tides
February 27, 2026
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Plan your walking tour pilot with ‘A Tour Guide for Journalists’

All you need is a route, a script and a community.

Powering News
February 26, 2026
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Announcing Powering News: Free resources for worker-friendly newsrooms

Support for journalists who want a voice and a vote in their newsroom, plus the first newsroom database launches.

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