Good stories start with a conversation.
A question, a local lead, a correction, or a place we ought to be looking. Here is how to get your note to the right desk.
People. Places. A point worth making.
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A note to the right desk.
The more specific the question, the easier it is to understand what you need. Use the route that fits your note.
A tip or local lead
A public decision, a document, or a community story that deserves a closer look.
Submit a tip 02 / THE RECORDA correction
A specific factual error, missing context, new evidence, or an image that needs attention.
Question a fact 03 / YOUR WORKA contributor pitch
Reported features, regional history, photo essays, and clearly labeled commentary.
Work with us 04 / LOCAL BUSINESSAn advertising inquiry
Discuss an identifiable paid placement, separate from independent news coverage.
Explore advertising 05 / THE PUBLICATIONPress and permissions
Publication background, approved logos, media questions, and reuse inquiries.
Visit the press room 06 / READER SUPPORTA problem using the site
A broken link, difficult control, or a story you need in another format.
Accessibility feedbackBefore you write.
Include a clear subject, the community involved, and a page or public document link when it helps. For an event or deadline, give the date, time zone, and a source we can check. A press release can provide a starting point; it is not a promise of publication.
Keep private financial details, passwords, identity documents, and sensitive source material out of an ordinary message. For a potentially high-risk lead, read the limits on the tips page before sharing identifying details.
There is no published walk-in office or public telephone number in this edition. The site is not an emergency service or a continuously monitored response channel.
General message
Start with the essentials. Fields marked required help make the draft useful.
A few useful answers.
Will a message guarantee a story or a reply?
No. A lead has to be assessed for relevance, evidence, fairness, and available reporting time. A draft saved on your device has not reached the newsroom.
Can I ask to republish an article or use a photograph?
Use the general message tool and choose permissions. Identify the material, your publication, the proposed use, and whether it is commercial. Rights in third-party material may belong to someone else.
Where should an opinion or letter go?
Use Work With Us for a considered pitch. Identify it as commentary, explain its local relevance, and disclose connections that readers should know about.