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Through December, Salish Current is part of the national NewsMatch Campaign which doubles any contribution from our community.
If you value free local news, consider becoming a recurring or one time donor.
And as always stay warm, keep reading and Stay Current!
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And as always stay warm, keep reading and Stay Current!
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Our news judgments are made independently — not based on or influenced by donors or any revenue source. We do not give supporters the rights to assign, review or edit content.
November 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
We are committed to transparency in every aspect of funding our organization.
Our news judgments are made independently — not based on or influenced by donors or any revenue source. We do not give supporters the rights to assign, review or edit content.
Our news judgments are made independently — not based on or influenced by donors or any revenue source. We do not give supporters the rights to assign, review or edit content.
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Support Salish Current is from foundations and individual donors, community events, sponsorships and subscribers. Our news reporting is separate from our revenue sources. We do not endorse the values, products or services of any donor.
November 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
We believe news should be truthful, local and FREE to read.
Support Salish Current is from foundations and individual donors, community events, sponsorships and subscribers. Our news reporting is separate from our revenue sources. We do not endorse the values, products or services of any donor.
Support Salish Current is from foundations and individual donors, community events, sponsorships and subscribers. Our news reporting is separate from our revenue sources. We do not endorse the values, products or services of any donor.
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This is just to say, We are very careful with your much-appreciated support.
We have 1 -- soon to be 2 -- full-time paid staff; no physical newsroom; no print edition; no advertising. We pay our freelance writers and photographers decently and we provide free community programs and workshops.
We have 1 -- soon to be 2 -- full-time paid staff; no physical newsroom; no print edition; no advertising. We pay our freelance writers and photographers decently and we provide free community programs and workshops.
November 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
This is just to say, We are very careful with your much-appreciated support.
We have 1 -- soon to be 2 -- full-time paid staff; no physical newsroom; no print edition; no advertising. We pay our freelance writers and photographers decently and we provide free community programs and workshops.
We have 1 -- soon to be 2 -- full-time paid staff; no physical newsroom; no print edition; no advertising. We pay our freelance writers and photographers decently and we provide free community programs and workshops.
Donations in November and December will be matched by the national NewsMatch campaign and by a local match challenge, and will go directly to support our 2026 operations.
November 19, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Donations in November and December will be matched by the national NewsMatch campaign and by a local match challenge, and will go directly to support our 2026 operations.
Salish Current’s volunteer board, editors and freelance reporters ask you to make a recurring monthly donation or a one-time donation so we can continue to bring you fact-based local news and community essays you can trust.
November 19, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Salish Current’s volunteer board, editors and freelance reporters ask you to make a recurring monthly donation or a one-time donation so we can continue to bring you fact-based local news and community essays you can trust.
In a time of numerous funding needs, we hope you believe that trusted local news helps to further discussion and understanding of local issues and local solutions.
Thank you for your ongoing support these past five years & into uncertain times.
Thank you for your ongoing support these past five years & into uncertain times.
November 19, 2025 at 9:26 PM
In a time of numerous funding needs, we hope you believe that trusted local news helps to further discussion and understanding of local issues and local solutions.
Thank you for your ongoing support these past five years & into uncertain times.
Thank you for your ongoing support these past five years & into uncertain times.
Vignali hopes festival goers will leave inspired. “I hope they’ll laugh, I hope they’ll cry, I hope they’ll find each other and themselves, I hope their hearts soften, I hope their hearts strengthen. The usual.”
Read the full story by Mickey Mann at the link above.
Read the full story by Mickey Mann at the link above.
November 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Vignali hopes festival goers will leave inspired. “I hope they’ll laugh, I hope they’ll cry, I hope they’ll find each other and themselves, I hope their hearts soften, I hope their hearts strengthen. The usual.”
Read the full story by Mickey Mann at the link above.
Read the full story by Mickey Mann at the link above.
Washington State Poet Laureate emerita Rena Priest, who helped plan early stages of the festival, said, “Adding a poem to an ordinary, everyday situation makes life a little magical.”
November 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Washington State Poet Laureate emerita Rena Priest, who helped plan early stages of the festival, said, “Adding a poem to an ordinary, everyday situation makes life a little magical.”