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IRE friend and stalwart John Bones dies at 69
John Bones was a pioneer in the industry and a longtime champion of IRE. He died May 13 in Oslo, Norway, at the age of 69.
Read MoreNew member benefit will provide free access to FOIAengine
Starting this spring, IRE professional members will get free access to FOIAengine, a database for researching FOIA requests.
Read MoreIRE announces new membership category, price change
IRE is adding a new membership category to benefit early-career journalists beginning this summer. Beginning July 1, early-career journalists can join IRE for $50/year. Along with paying less in membership dues, these members will also have lower registration fees for some events. This category is open to journalists who have five years of experience or…
Read MoreIRE Radio Podcast on education, Uvalde and Philip Meyer
The IRE Radio Podcast is back after a four-year hiatus. Check out these three new episodes on education-related topics: “Finding stories on the education beat,” “A look inside Uvalde: 365,” and “The legacy of Philip Meyer.” Find the podcast on Soundcloud, Spotify for Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and other streaming platforms.
Read MoreHow IRE training is building newsroom leaders
IRE has trained more than 180 managers and aspiring managers with online and in-person training.
Read MoreSix tips for reporting on the environment
IRE members share tips and ideas for reporting on the environment.
Read MoreWe want to help with your next big story. Join IRE.
With misinformation on the rise, democracy under threat and cutbacks in the news business, the world needs strong watchdog journalism now more than ever.
That’s why we’re committed to helping journalists stay successful in the field. This spring, IRE is offering a 10% membership or renewal discount to all new, current and lapsed members. The promotion is available Monday, April 15 through Friday, May 3.
Read MoreThree airlines offer discounts for IRE24 travel
IRE is pleased to partner with three major airlines to provide discounts for those flying to California for the IRE24 conference in Anaheim June 20-23.
Read MoreAnnouncing the 2023 IRE Award winners & finalists
The 2023 IRE Awards recognize the most outstanding watchdog journalism of the year. The contest covers 19 categories across media platforms and a range of market sizes.
Read More‘Worth holding on to’: Finding community and hope at NICAR24
NICAR24 was more than just an annual gathering of journalists to learn new data skills or network with fellow reporters and editors in Baltimore. It was also a reunion for a shared community and a wellspring for hope during a tumultuous time for the news industry.
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