Journalism for modern life

Local news that's
actually worth
following.

Short-form video, thoughtful reporting, and a weekly briefing that helps you understand what's happening in your city — in minutes, not hours.

The problem

Local communities are more connected than ever online, yet less connected to what's happening around them.

Local information is scattered across social media, newsletters, government websites, neighborhood groups, and legacy news outlets. The result is a constant stream of updates without a clear understanding of what matters, why it matters, or what's next.

  • Easy to consume
  • Accurate and trustworthy
  • Built for the way people get information today
  • Focused on helping people participate in their communities
The product

We cover the stories that shape your community.

Instead of expecting you to search for local news, we bring it together in one place.

01

Short-form video

Understand the biggest local stories in 60–90 seconds.

02

Weekly newsletter

A quick briefing with the news that actually matters.

03

Social-first reporting

Meet people where they already spend their time — not where news organizations wish they did.

04

News worth understanding

Not just what happened — but why it matters and what's next.

How we work

We believe local journalism should help people feel informed — not overwhelmed.

That means:

Facts before opinions.

Report first. Interpret second.

Context before headlines.

We explain why it happened, why it matters, and what comes next.

Residents before algorithms.

We cover what impacts your community, not what maximizes engagement.

Solutions alongside problems.

We investigate challenges and the people working to solve them.

Accountability with integrity.

We report with rigor, not rhetoric.

For local businesses

Reach people who actually live here.

We partner with local businesses and organizations to create authentic sponsorships that fit naturally alongside trusted local content. Whether you're introducing your business, launching a new location, or becoming part of the community conversation, we'll help you reach engaged local audiences across video, newsletters, and social media.

  • Sponsorships woven into content people actually trust
  • Reach across video, newsletter, and social — not just one channel
  • Built for local businesses, not national ad budgets
  • Early access to Seattle's most engaged local audience
City 01 — Seattle

We're starting with one city.

Our goal isn't to become another national news company. Our goal is to build the best local news experience possible — and then bring that model to communities across the country.

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