“Cascade PBS’ closure of Crosscut doesn’t have to be the end,” The Seattle Times
By Mike Vaska
Special to The Seattle Times
Crosscut lasted nearly two decades before its sudden end by the decision of its owner, Cascade PBS. Some have suggested that the loss of the local journalism staff is a nail in the coffin for not-for-profit local news. I disagree. The model worked successfully here with Crosscut, and it is working in other cities.
When Crosscut was independent, it survived two near-death financial crises thanks to a plucky band of donors, volunteers and journalists motivated by the belief that high-quality, local journalism would make our community a better place. Crosscut pioneered in-depth coverage on issues like homelessness, kept The Seattle Times on its toes and helped train many successful journalists.
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