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The Western Edge
@thewesternedge.bsky.social
A new type of journalism in the Pacific Northwest.

https://westernedgemedia.substack.com/

Owned by no one.
Operated by @leahsottile.bsky.social & @ryanjhaas.bsky.social.

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Journalism that cuts through. Click to read The Western Edge, a Substack publication. Launched 6 days ago.
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February 7, 2026 at 5:56 PM
That means we aren't trying to be in your inbox everyday. We're not chasing likes and clout. We're not "optimizing" with AI or worrying about hearts on Instagram.

We are picking up the damn phone, filing records requests and holding the powerful accountable through journalism.
February 7, 2026 at 5:56 PM
The Western Edge is a new type of journalism from @leahsottile.bsky.social and @ryanjhaas.bsky.social that aims to cover the places and stories left out of traditional media.

We're not beholden to algorithms and moneyed interests. We only make high quality journalism PNW residents deserve.
February 7, 2026 at 5:56 PM