Local journalism in the U.S. remains at a crisis point: newsrooms that existed for decades have vanished or are at risk of disappearing. At the same time, there are urgent external crises that make the need for communities to receive information all the more critical – namely climate change.
The Rural Newswire exists in order to help provide resources to newsrooms that serve rural communities. For editors and publishers looking for editorial support, all of our stories are free to redistribute, republish, and share.
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06/20/2025
45 Degrees North: Parade Protocols
Small-town parades make great memories for young and old alike. But how well do you know the protocols for chair positioning, candy throwing, and beer floats?
06/17/2025
Research: Suicide Rates Remain Higher in Rural Areas
According to researchers, suicides are a
06/16/2025
Alaska just hit a climate milestone — its first-ever heat advisory
The heat bearing down on central Alaska "could feel like 110" in a state where the sun can shine all day.
06/16/2025
We Mapped Fast EV Charging Ports Across Rural America. Here’s What We Found.
Analysts tracking the buildout of EV infrastructure say there is an
06/13/2025
Once-Segregated Theater Becomes a Creative Community Hub for All
The Paramount Theater in Clarksdale, Mississippi, fell into disrepair in the 1990s. Now, the town hopes its renovation will inspire creativity and belonging.
06/12/2025
There’s only one statewide ballot this year in Georgia — and it’s important
A guide to the candidates who want to set future energy policy.
06/12/2025
This Alaska Native fishing village was trying to power their town. Then came Trump’s funding cuts.
Port Heiden is facing an energy crisis. A $300,000 grant from the EPA would have helped the traditional Alutiiq community swap costly, polluting diesel for cheaper, clean power.
06/11/2025
Coal miners are fighting Trump’s safety cuts — and winning
When the Trump administration moved to shut mine safety offices and shutter a program that protects miners from black lung disease, miners demanded it reverse course. It quietly did.
06/10/2025
Maine’s Heat Pump Boom Has Been Promising for Rural Workforce Development. Can It Last?
Maine has had success in adopting heat pumps across the state, and jobs have grown quickly
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