Columbia Insight

https://columbiainsight.org
Screenshot of the Columbia Insight website
Columbia Insight is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit online news publication dedicated to informing and inspiring readers with original, balanced journalism about environmental issues affecting the Pacific Northwest, with a particular emphasis on the Columbia River Basin. The outlet covers the region's diverse ecosystems mountains, high desert plateaus, rivers, canyons, oak savannas, and lush valleys and the connections between those environments and the people who live there. New articles are published weekly via the website, social media, and a direct newsletter, and all content is freely redistributable. Columbia Insight was founded by Susan Hess, a member of both the Society of Environmental Journalists and the Institute for Nonprofit News, who created the outlet to provide a dedicated space for in-depth coverage of the Basin's ecological complexity.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
United States
Year the organization
started publishing:
2014
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Regional
Area of coverage:
Pacific Northwest, with a special focus on the Columbia River Basin;

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Science
Education
Environment
Politics
Journalism genres:
Chronicles and non-fiction
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Investigative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Live coverage of events
Data journalism
Solutions or constructive journalism
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter
Social media platforms
YouTube
Facebook
Instagram

Management and team

Founders

Female:
1
Male:
0
Founders:
Susan Hess
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Non-profit
All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Grants
Grants from private donor organisations
Grants or investment from philanthropic organisations

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