NW News is an independent, Northwest-focused newsroom reporting on infrastructure, technology, power, and accountability. Our coverage is organized by desks that reflect how systems operate and how decisions affect the region.
NW News publishes original reporting, explainers, and analysis grounded in public records, data, and on-the-record sources. We prioritize accuracy, context, and public relevance over speed or speculation.
The newsroom operates as a small editorial operation using modern reporting tools and clear editorial standards. All stories are reviewed, fact-checked, and approved by a human editor prior to publication.
Coverage Desks
Systems Desk
Covers core infrastructure across the Northwest, including energy, transportation, water, and environmental systems. Reporting focuses on how systems function, where stress accumulates, and why failures repeat.
Technology Desk
Reports on applied technology inside government, industry, and critical institutions. Coverage includes AI, cybersecurity, cloud systems, GovTech, and defense-related technology with real-world impact.
Money & Power Desk
Examines budgets, contracts, public spending, and institutional influence. This desk follows who decides, who pays, and who benefits from major regional decisions.
Accountability Desk
Focuses on oversight, audits, investigations, and institutional performance. Reporting tracks failures, missed warnings, and corrective actions across public and private systems.
People & Work Desk
Covers how systems and decisions affect workers, communities, and everyday life in the Northwest, including labor, workforce transitions, and downstream impacts.
Briefings
Briefings are short, timely news updates that explain what’s happening in the Northwest and why it matters. They focus on active developments across infrastructure, technology, public systems, and regional decision-making.
Editorial Leadership
NW News is led by an editor responsible for editorial direction, reporting standards, and final publication decisions. Coverage decisions are driven by public interest and regional relevance, not advertising or outside influence.
For more information on how we report, see our Standards & Ethics page.