Got news? Plan to attend Coffee with the Editor this month
Dear Readers,
Thank you for being a loyal Herald reader. Your support is critical for keeping our local journalists on the job and covering important issues in the Tri-Cities.
We’re dedicated to keeping you informed on the latest developments in local government, as well stories about Tri-Citians who are making a difference.
This is my 38th year with the Tri-City Herald and in that time there have been many fundamental changes in the way we deliver your news. But what hasn’t changed is our news staff’s endless dedication and drive to report what’s happening in our community.
Our current newsroom staff has decades of experience. And they put that vast knowledge to work every day – and frequently at night, too – to deliver information that can help you navigate your life or better understand a difficult issue.
The Herald staff includes:
Senior staff writer Annette Cary, who covers the Hanford site, energy, health, science and environmental issues.
Assistant editor and reporter Cory McCoy, who is writing about social accountability, including homelessness and mental health issues, and Benton and Franklin county government.
Growth and development writer Wendy Culverwell, who recently returned to the Herald, and is focused on housing and business growth, as well as Richland city government and more.
Crime and justice reporter Cameron Probert, who has his hands full trying to stay on top of courts and crime in the bi-county area.
Accountability and education reporter Eric Rosane, who reports on K-12 and higher education and city government.
Public Service journalist Karlee Van De Venter, who recently joined the Herald from a local TV station to focus on reader-centric topics that immediately deliver “news you can use.”
Video and photo editor Bob Brawdy, who has spent years roaming the Tri-Cities with his cameras in hand to capture images that reflect all aspects of our diverse area.
Also, Opinion page editor Cecilia Rexus works diligently to deliver a variety of editorials and guest opinion pieces and to share your thoughts through our Letters to the Editor.
And longtime columnist Lucy Luginbill manages our faith columnists.
I realize that not having an office where readers and customers can come in to visit is frustrating and limits our ability to learn about other stories and to get feedback. So, I’m hosting a Coffee with the Editor open house from 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 26.
Come visit with our staff, as news allows, at this informal gathering at our newsroom office at 4253 W. 24th Ave., Kennewick.
I know many of you have had troubles with your newspaper delivery, and I am truly sorry about that. But we’ll be keeping this open house focused on journalism and I won’t be able to address those issues at this event.
I hope to meet many of you on April 26. But also feel free to email us anytime at news@tricityherald.com.
Thank you again for your support!
This story was originally published April 16, 2023 at 12:29 PM.