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Register for IRE26!

It's not too late to join IRE & NICAR for our annual investigative journalism conference - in National Harbor, Maryland (just outside of D.C.!).

The IRE Conference is about all things investigative, data, storytelling, public records, networking, finding old friends and new and so much more! All packed into three and a half days of take-home tips, hands-on training, and more new friends than you can count.

In loving memory: Diana R. Fuentes

See photos, videos and notes from people celebrating Diana's life and work.

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Meet the 2026 IRE Board Candidates

In preparation for the 2026 IRE Board elections, get to know the candidates for the board and the contest committee.

Elected board members will guide IRE's mission, support journalists, and contribute to key decisions and initiatives.

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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.

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Training Opportunities

Learn the latest techniques of finding, understanding and reporting on stories with IRE. Explore training options across the globe and find an event that fits your schedule, whether it’s in person or online.

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IRE25 logo featuring a Carnevale-style mask. Mentorship program. Sign up to be a mentor or mentee. The conference is June 19-22 in New Orleans.
Sign up to be a mentor or mentee at IRE25
March 27, 2025 | Comments Off on Sign up to be a mentor or mentee at IRE25

Sign-ups are now open for the mentorship networking program at IRE25 in New Orleans!

Proposed amendment to IRE bylaws
March 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Proposed amendment to IRE bylaws

The Board of Directors will discuss a change to Article 10 of the organization’s Code of Bylaws at its April 18, 2025, meeting. The Governance Committee will meet on April 4, 2025. and will be reviewing the proposed update to the bylaws, and will advise the Board.

IRE logo, newsprint background. Total Newsroom Training. Announcing the 2025 cohort.
IRE selects 7 newsrooms for 2025 Total Newsroom Training cohort
March 20, 2025 | Comments Off on IRE selects 7 newsrooms for 2025 Total Newsroom Training cohort

Seven newsrooms will receive custom, grant-funded watchdog training in 2025 through IRE’s Total Newsroom Training program.

There’s more pressure than ever to rise above the competition.

 

IRE can help you enhance your daily reporting with resources and member benefits you won’t find anywhere else.

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