Welcome to IRE!
Investigative Reporters and Editors Inc. is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of investigative reporting. IRE was formed to create a forum in which journalists throughout the world could help each other by sharing story ideas, newsgathering techniques and news sources.
IRE provides members access to thousands of reporting tipsheets and other materials through its Resource Center and hosts conferences and specialized training across the country. Programs of IRE include the National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting (NICAR), a collaboration between IRE and the Missouri School of Journalism.
IRE News
October 15, 2026 — The Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) Board of Directors has approved a newly-revised Code of Conduct, a pivotal step toward fostering a more inclusive and safe environment for all members and participants. “Everyone is welcome at IRE events, and it’s important that they feel included and supported while in attendance,” said…
IRE is honored and touched to announce that Diana Fuentes, IRE’s late executive director, has generously donated $25,000 to the organization upon her passing.
IRE recognized as a champion of ‘preserving local news online’ with the 2026 Internet Archive Hero Award The award recognizes leadership in making information available to everyone. This year, it honors the fight to keep local journalism from disappearing. October 5, 2026 – Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) has been named a recipient of the…
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