As COVID-19 upends nearly every aspect of daily American life, journalists around the country — and in Idaho — are experiencing layoffs, pay cuts and reductions in hours in the face of dwindling advertising revenue. That’s why your generous contribution to the Idaho Statesman’s Coronavirus Local Reporting Fund today goes a long, long way to keep our journalists providing crucial statewide coverage on this issue.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

I know everyone is experiencing their own hardships right now, and the fact that you’re willing to donate your precious resources to keep our reporters doing what they do best — providing science-based facts, data and context surrounding this ever-changing issue — means a lot to me and my dedicated staff on a personal level. We will continue working hard to bring you up-to-the minute updates and deep, investigative reporting that adds value to the Treasure Valley community and beyond.

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Thanks again for your donation today. We certainly appreciate it more than we can express.

Sincerely,
Christina Lords
Idaho Statesman editor

The Idaho Statesman - COVID-19 Local News Fund is a program administered by Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36‐4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable trust affiliated with Local Media Association. LMF is raising funds for educational activities; specifically, to educate the public on COVID-19 issues. LMF is providing funds to this news organization and many others to support this important educational project. All money raised by this effort will go directly to support COVID-19 reporting, to make sure the public has essential facts on this important topic.

The Idaho Statesman’s Coronavirus Local Reporting Fund

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