Opportunity Editorial by Loris Taylor, President & CEO, Native Public Media Across the United States, local news is disappearing and with it, the civic health of entire communities. More than 2,500 local newspapers have closed since 2005, leaving over 70 million people living in what researchers describe as “news deserts.” ¹ These are places where residents lack consistent access to local reporting about schools, elections, public safety, and government accountability. When l

Arizona Community Foundation In communities across the country, local radio is more than just music and news—it’s a vital connection that strengthens the fabric of our society. For many Tribal nations, especially in rural areas, radio stations serve as the primary source of life-saving emergency information, cultural programming, and language preservation. They are a lifeline, a source of identity, and a pillar of community strength. More than 60 Tribal radio stations, includ

By Kyler Edsitty [Crownpoint, NM, November 24, 2025] – As winter approaches and icy storms make their way across the country, Tribal radio stations are preparing themselves and their communities for whatever Mother Nature has in store. To better equip themselves, KCZY Radio staff members participated in Native Public Media’s (NPM) Emergency Management Plan (EMP) Training. Located in rural Crownpoint, NM, and on the Navajo Technical University campus, KCZY learned how to prote

Pictured: Staff from Koahnic Broadcasting Staff, Bigfire Law, and Native Public Media at the National Congress of American Indians 82 nd Annual Convention and Marketplace Seattle, WA—November 25, 2025— Hundreds of Tribal Leaders and organizations gathered at the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) 82 nd  Annual Convention and Marketplace in Seattle, Washington. NCAI has been a longtime proponent of Tribal radio, television, and media. At the 2025 Mid-Year Convention

[Phoenix, AZ, November 14, 2025] – The Arizona Community Foundation (ACF) and Arizona Indigenous Philanthropy (AIP) hosted Reciprocal Roots Rising: Arizona Indigenous Giving Night, an evening that lifted the stories, leaders, and community vision behind Indigenous philanthropy in Arizona. Far more than a celebration, the event highlighted the people and relationships that sustain Tribal communities, as well as the nonprofits that serve them. The evening brought stories to lif