Dear Friends and Supporters,
On behalf of the entire board and everyone who works and volunteers at the Hill & Lake Press, I want to extend our deepest thanks to each of you who donated to our nonprofit newspaper this past year.
Your generosity uplifts us more than you may realize. Time and again, members of our community step forward to support this paper, often without any solicitation at all.
That quiet, steadfast belief in the importance of strong local journalism sustains us, inspires us and reminds us why this work matters so deeply.
We are incredibly proud of what the Hill & Lake Press has accomplished this past year.
Our mission has always been to serve as a strong local voice, one that goes deeper into the neighborhoods and communities we cover in ways major media simply cannot.
We are honored to share the stories, perspectives and lived experiences of our neighbors. Our most recent issues, which took a hard look at the impacts Operation Metro Surge have had on our community, are one example of our commitment to thoughtful, community-centered reporting.
As a largely volunteer-driven publication, we operate with dedication and care.
Your donations allow us to expand our coverage, invest in meaningful reporting and bridge the gap between what advertising revenue provides and what it truly costs to produce independent, high-quality local journalism. Quite simply, your support makes this work possible.
Looking ahead, we are excited about what comes next for the paper. We will continue to grow and strengthen our website, broadening our ability to deliver timely, in-depth news to an even larger audience.
At every step, our focus remains the same: to amplify local voices and serve our community with integrity and depth.
From all of us at the Hill & Lake Press, thank you. Your belief in this paper ensures that strong, independent local journalism continues to thrive.
With gratitude,
Mike Erlandson, Board Chair
Hill & Lake Press
