Americans still have faith in local news − but few are willing to pay for it
Americans may have grown skeptical of national media, but when it comes to local news, trust still runs deep. Even as newspapers shutter and hometown newsrooms shrink, a strong majority still believe local outlets are essential—and accurate. The paradox? People trust it, but most won’t pay for it. As the local press landscape erodes, so does the civic glue it provides: watchdog journalism, election confidence, and shared community identity. The takeaway is simple—if we value local news, we need to support it before it’s gone. Jennifer Hoewe with The Conversation has the full story.
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