Trust in The Gazette

Why You Can Trust The Gazette as Your News Source

The Gazette understands that in the business of delivering the news, trust is priority. We commit to ethical, transparent and community-focused journalism that establishes our company as the go-to source for information.

Our Commitment to Ethics

The Gazette adheres to the highest standards of journalism ethics. Our newsroom operates under a strict code of conduct that emphasizes accuracy, fairness, and integrity. We hold ourselves accountable to our readers and the communities we serve.

Learn more about our newsroom ethics: Read Our Ethics Policy

Transparency in Reporting

Clear and honest reporting helps our readers understand how and why we cover certain issues and write the stories we do. The Gazette’s editorial process leads with transparency and accessibility to show the thoroughness and care that goes into the work.
Discover our newsroom process: Newsroom FAQ

Experienced and Dedicated Journalists

Our newsroom is home to a team of experienced and dedicated journalists who are passionate about uncovering the truth and delivering it to our readers. We are committed to providing comprehensive coverage on a wide range of topics, from local news to national issues.

Meet our newsroom team: Our Newsroom

Best Practices in Journalism

We continuously strive to improve our practices and uphold the best standards in journalism. We have participated in a variety of fellowships and training programs which are focused on developing best practices. Some of these efforts include Trusting News, the Advancing Democracy journalism fellowship offered collaboratively by Solutions Journalism Network, Hearken, Trusting News and Good Conflict, and a Maynard Institute pilot project looking at equity in journalism. We continue to uphold the best practices of transparency, sourcing, and newsroom ethics that the project promotes. Our commitment to these principles ensures that our reporting reliable, accurate, and trustworthy.

Engage With Us

As a local, independent newspaper, The Gazette is deeply rooted in the community we serve. Our mission is not just to report the news but to foster a well-informed, engaged, and connected community.

We welcome your story ideas, questions and corrections to our news if we get it wrong.

Learn more about The Gazette: About Us