A timely new report documents the severe decline of Washington’s local news industry and how democracy is suffering as a result. “As is the case throughout the nation, the decline has meant Washington, too, is experiencing an explosion of mis- and disinformation, creating significant challenges for public health officials and others. Coverage of government agencies and elected officials in Washington has dropped significantly, as well,” the report states. Survival of democracy was a top concern in last week’s election, with 44% of voters saying it was their primary consideration, according to a national survey by The Associated Press.
Read the report at: https://lwvwa.org/resources/Documents/Studies/LocalNews/Decline%2036.pdf