IRE Board Office Hours announcement. Date and time: April 15, 1 - 2 p.m. ET. Includes photos of two individuals labeled as IRE President and Director of Member Services. Text reads: "Ask questions about the upcoming Board Election, Learn about the Spring Member Drive."

Join IRE President Josh Hinkle, Director of Member Services Amy Eaton, and various members of the IRE Board of Directors on Wednesday, April 15, at 1 p.m. ET for virtual office hours.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4metsRD

Collage image for the IRE 2026 Spring Member Drive. Features people engaged in various activities like presenting, networking, and working on computers. Supportive text reads: "Invest in your greatness. Join IRE." The IRE logo is displayed at the top.

The image is a promotional graphic for the "2026 Spring Member Drive" organized by IRE and Everlaw for Good. It contains event details: "Finding a needle in a haystack: How to manage document-heavy investigations" on April 21 at 1 p.m. ET. Photos of two people, named Andrei Baiu and Joanne Sprague, are shown. Andrei Baiu is noted as a Senior Customer Success Specialist, and Joanne Sprague as Senior Director & Head of Everlaw for Good. The background includes a nature-inspired design with green tones.

Certainly! Here's an alternative text description: "Promotional image for the 2026 Spring Member Drive by IRE. It announces the introduction of the new IRE Resource Center on April 29 at 2 p.m. ET. Below are photos of two individuals: Ben Welsh from Reuters and Derek Willis from the University of Maryland."

There’s never been a more important time to invest in your work as a journalist.

That’s why IRE’s Spring Member Drive is here.

Join IRE to get the tools, training and community that help you break stories and go deeper: https://bit.ly/4ojqFGX

In this industry, your best investment is YOU.

As we honor the life and legacy of Diana Fuentes, IRE is moving forward with intention by appointing interim leadership and launching a training fund in her name to carry her impact forward.

▶️ Hear directly from IRE President Josh Hinkle in the video below.

It’s Sunday! Check your e-mail inbox for today’s weekly edition of “Local Matters,” an IRE-sponsored newsletter featuring the best local watchdog journalism from across the country.

Subscribe for free: https://bit.ly/4aorGJx Submit your best work at localmatters@ire.org.

A flyer for IRE announcing the opportunity to run for the 2026 Board of Directors & Contest Committee. It features an illustrated paper with three profile pictures and a pen. The filing period is April 7 to May 5. The background is light blue.

Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) is now accepting candidates for the 2026 Board of Directors election, starting April 7.

Seven seats are up for election this year, along with two positions on the Contest Committee: https://bit.ly/4smye0O

Apply from April 7 – May 5.

IRE Board Office Hours announcement. Date and time: April 15, 1 - 2 p.m. ET. Includes photos of two individuals labeled as IRE President and Director of Member Services. Text reads: "Ask questions about the upcoming Board Election, Learn about the Spring Member Drive."

Join IRE President Josh Hinkle, Director of Member Services Amy Eaton, and various members of the IRE Board of Directors on Wednesday, April 15, at 1 p.m. ET for virtual office hours.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4metsRD

A flyer for IRE announcing the opportunity to run for the 2026 Board of Directors & Contest Committee. It features an illustrated paper with three profile pictures and a pen. The filing period is April 7 to May 5. The background is light blue.

Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) is now accepting candidates for the 2026 Board of Directors election, starting April 7.

Seven seats are up for election this year, along with two positions on the Contest Committee: https://bit.ly/4smye0O

Apply from April 7 – May 5.

A promotional image for "Campus Coverage: Watchdog Reporting for Student Journalists." It is co-hosted with Open Campus. The event includes a day-long training on Friday, May 1, at The Missouri School of Journalism, University of Missouri in Columbia. The text encourages learning how to cover universities with more depth. Supported by Arnold Ventures. A press badge illustration is included.

IRE is hosting a day-long workshop at the Missouri School of Journalism at the University of Missouri in Columbia designed to equip student journalists with the tools to strengthen their watchdog reporting skills.

Register now: https://bit.ly/3OmuBtS

This workshop is supported by Arnold Ventures.

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Happy Local News Day!

Join the Internet Archive, Investigative Reporters and Editors and the Poynter Institute for the National Summit on Local News Preservation on June 17 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, MD.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4mjsMKR

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On #LocalNewsDay, take a step to protect that work for the future.

Apply to Today’s News for Tomorrow, a free program offering training + tools to help newsrooms preserve digital archives.

Your reporting matters. Make sure it lasts. Apply now: https://bit.ly/4bZlQz1

IRE Board Office Hours announcement. Date and time: April 15, 1 - 2 p.m. ET. Includes photos of two individuals labeled as IRE President and Director of Member Services. Text reads: "Ask questions about the upcoming Board Election, Learn about the Spring Member Drive."

Join IRE President Josh Hinkle, Director of Member Services Amy Eaton, and various members of the IRE Board of Directors on Wednesday, April 15, at 1 p.m. ET for virtual office hours.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4metsRD

A man poses in front of a rock with an ocean view and blue sky in the background. He's wearing a red shirt and a black jacket.

We’re saddened by the passing of John Lindsay, who served IRE as a board member and board president between 1989–1999.

An award-winning documentary producer, mentor and educator, John brought curiosity, rigor and heart to journalism.

Read more about his life and legacy: https://bit.ly/47OjX5F

The image is an announcement for the Koch Grant for Public Health and Disability Reporting. It features medical images, including a person in a white coat and a heart rate monitor. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, April 7, at 11:59 p.m. ET. The logo of Investigative Reporters & Editors is displayed.

Are you a journalist ready to break a story that matters?

You need to apply to IRE's Koch Continuum Grant TONIGHT: https://bit.ly/4tve8lW

If you’ve been waiting to pitch that big idea, this is your moment.

A flyer for IRE announcing the opportunity to run for the 2026 Board of Directors & Contest Committee. It features an illustrated paper with three profile pictures and a pen. The filing period is April 7 to May 5. The background is light blue.

Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) is now accepting candidates for the 2026 Board of Directors election, starting April 7.

Seven seats are up for election this year, along with two positions on the Contest Committee: https://bit.ly/4smye0O

Apply from April 7 – May 5.

The image is a promotional graphic for the Koch Grant for Public Health and Disability Reporting. It includes a collage with medical imagery, such as a person in a lab coat, a heart rate monitor, and data charts. Text details the application deadline: Tuesday, April 7, 11:59 p.m. ET. The logo for Investigative Reporters & Editors (IRE) is included.

Got a powerful investigative story idea? Don't miss this big opportunity.

The deadline for IRE's Koch Continuum Grant in Public Health and Disability Investigative Reporting is quickly approaching. Apply by April 7, 11:59 p.m. ET: https://www.ire.org/koch-continuum-grant/

It’s Sunday! Check your e-mail inbox for today’s weekly edition of “Local Matters,” an IRE-sponsored newsletter featuring the best local watchdog journalism from across the country.

Subscribe for free: https://bit.ly/4aorGJx Submit your best work at localmatters@ire.org.

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IRE Members: The IRE Board of Directors will hold an emergency meeting Thursday, April 2, at 12 p.m. ET to discuss hiring details for the organization's next executive director.

You are welcome to attend and observe, but you must register prior to the event: https://bit.ly/4cf9vqm

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The image says "In Loving Memory Diana R. "DeeDee" Fuentes" in between those words is a headshot of a Latina woman with eyeglasses posing with a red blazer and a black blouse. Lower in the picture, it states: "September 27, 1958 - March 20, 2026" and below that it has the details of her memorial service: "Sunday, April 12 at 11 a.m. Alamo College District Headquarters 2222 N. Alamo St. San Antonio, TX 78215" RSVP via Facebook event"

This weekend, IRE staff, board and members gathered in Del Rio for Diana Fuentes’ funeral. We’re still grieving and may be slower to respond in the coming weeks as we prepare for IRE26.

A San Antonio memorial will be held April 12 at 11 a.m. Here's more info:https://bit.ly/487o4Kb

This is a memorial image featuring a smiling individual with curly hair and glasses. The text reads: "In loving memory of Diana R. Fuentes, September 27, 1958 - March 20, 2026. A beautiful life, lovingly remembered.

We will honor the late IRE Executive Director Diana R. Fuentes by continuing the work she cared so deeply about.

Visit our remembrance page where you can share your favorite memories and photos of Diana as well as try out her vodka gimlet recipe: https://bit.ly/4bOz7cr

It’s Sunday! Check your e-mail inbox for today’s weekly edition of “Local Matters,” an IRE-sponsored newsletter featuring the best local watchdog journalism from across the country.

Subscribe for free: https://bit.ly/4aorGJx Submit your best work at localmatters@ire.org.

This image is a poster for the "IRE Ring of Honor," featuring a person named Diana R. Fuentes. The poster celebrates contributions to investigative journalism. Below the portrait photo of Diana R. Fuentes, there's information about making contributions or submitting nominations, with a QR code for donations.

IRE has nominated Diana R. Fuentes for the Ring of Honor.

Organizers are raising money to support Diana’s nomination, and all additional money raised will go toward a future IRE training fund, to be established in her name. Donate: https://bit.ly/47pU102

This image is a poster for the "IRE Ring of Honor," featuring a person named Diana R. Fuentes. The poster celebrates contributions to investigative journalism. Below the portrait photo of Diana R. Fuentes, there's information about making contributions or submitting nominations, with a QR code for donations.

IRE has nominated Diana R. Fuentes for the Ring of Honor.

Organizers are raising money to support Diana’s nomination, and all additional money raised will go toward a future IRE training fund, to be established in her name. Donate: https://bit.ly/47pU102

This is a memorial image featuring a smiling individual with curly hair and glasses. The text reads: "In loving memory of Diana R. Fuentes, September 27, 1958 - March 20, 2026. A beautiful life, lovingly remembered.

We will honor the late IRE Executive Director Diana R. Fuentes by continuing the work she cared so deeply about.

Visit our remembrance page where you can share your favorite memories and photos of Diana as well as try out her vodka gimlet recipe: https://bit.ly/4bOz7cr

This is a memorial image featuring a smiling individual with curly hair and glasses. The text reads: "In loving memory of Diana R. Fuentes, September 27, 1958 - March 20, 2026. A beautiful life, lovingly remembered.

We will honor the late IRE Executive Director Diana R. Fuentes by continuing the work she cared so deeply about.

Visit our remembrance page where you can share your favorite memories and photos of Diana as well as try out her vodka gimlet recipe: https://bit.ly/4bOz7cr

This is a memorial image featuring a smiling individual with curly hair and glasses. The text reads: "In loving memory of Diana R. Fuentes, September 27, 1958 - March 20, 2026. A beautiful life, lovingly remembered.

We will honor the late IRE Executive Director Diana R. Fuentes by continuing the work she cared so deeply about.

Visit our remembrance page where you can share your favorite memories and photos of Diana as well as try out her vodka gimlet recipe: https://bit.ly/4bOz7cr

A man poses in front of a camera in a studio in a red collared shirt and a blue blazer.

A special message from IRE Board President Josh Hinkle about next steps for the organization following the untimely death of Executive Director Diana Fuentes: https://bit.ly/47TcYZ8

We also launched a remembrance page where you can leave comments, photos and other memories. https://bit.ly/4bOz7cr

"Composite image featuring two individuals with the logo of Investigative Reporters & Editors (IRE) above them. The person on the left is wearing a green top and a floral scarf, while the person on the right is in a suit with a striped tie. Both are photographed against a blue background."

Following the passing of Diana R. Fuentes, Investigative Reporters and Editors has appointed Lauren Grandestaff as interim executive director and Francisco Vara-Orta as interim deputy executive director.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4bLSiDw

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Following the untimely death of IRE Executive Director Diana Fuentes, the Board and staff will hold a special office hours meeting to hear from members with questions on Wednesday at 11 a.m. CT/12 p.m. ET. Members may register here: bit.ly/4buzmdB

A virtual tribute poster for Diana R. Fuentes hosted by IRE. The text reads: "Honoring the Life of Diana R. Fuentes. An IRE Virtual Tribute, 4 p.m. CT/5 p.m. ET. All in the journalism community are welcome." The poster features a photo of an individual with curly hair and glasses, wearing a red jacket and black top, against a blue background. Gold decorative accents frame the design.

Join IRE in honoring the life of Executive Director Diana R. Fuentes in a virtual tribute today at 4p CT/5p ET. Share your memories of her life and legacy by registering to attend here: bit.ly/3PD1cvF.

This event does not require IRE membership. All in the journalism community are welcome.