Fundraising - Methow Valley Examiner

Sunset viewed from LBHS track. Photo by Julia Babkina

Two Years In, One Big Realization

I want to share some insight about me- I’m pretty competitive in nature, but I don’t compete in everything. I’m not a runner or an artist or a performer, even though I highly respect people who run, am an admirer of good art, and love the theater. I support their work by being in the audience.

What I am good at is writing stories that no one else is covering, and there are lots of them- in our valley and in Okanogan County. We have so many interesting stories, we’re just seeing the tip of the iceberg.

Here’s another insight: I haven’t been motivated by money, which is, frankly, irrational. It leads to things like starting MVE as a passion project. I saw a hole in news coverage and decided to patch it. I truly love what I do and find meaning, passion, and purpose behind it. I can’t say that about other jobs I’ve been in.

Remember the irrational part? There’s a time to be rational.

After two years, I’ve realized that in order to provide the caliber of reporting I want to deliver, I need to hire another writer. Becoming a member or making a one time donation would make this a reality, and that is why I am in your inbox today.

Currently, only 20% of email subscribers are members. This email is part of a campaign to raise it to 50%. Some people can’t, and that’s okay. I took down the paywall so everyone has access, because the point isn’t to keep articles away from people.

But expenses are real, both to sustain and grow.

If you believe in the vision of MVE, please go to the support page and become a member or make a one time donation. Your support matters.

I’ve made that investment. Will you make yours?

Makes Sense to Me

Thank you for being part of this.

Sincerely,

Julia Babkina
Editor
Methow Valley Examiner

P.S. Some of you are very new subscribers getting or have recently gotten a welcome email series. I could not filter you from this list. You happen to be at the crux where you are getting the welcome email series and this fundraising campaign. My apologies. Just consider yourselves special. : )