Journal 425, The

https://www.thejournal425.com
Screenshot of the Journal 425, The website
The Journal 425 (J425) launched to fill the local news void left by the 2018 closure of the Lake Stevens Journal, a legacy community paper that had served the region for over 75 years before being acquired and shut down by private equity. Founded by Kevin Thomas Hulten . J425 is built on the conviction that sustainable, community-supported local journalism can be rebuilt from the ruins of the news desert. The outlet covers local government, schools, crime, politics, and civic affairs for a community that has grown to over 105,000 residents, alongside fearless investigative reporting focused on predatory behavior and abuse of the vulnerable, and award-winning prep sports coverage including the Lake Stevens Vikings.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Lake Stevens, United States
Year the organization
started publishing:
2021
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Local
Area of coverage:
Lake Stevens and the 425 area code region of Snohomish County,

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Politics
Law and crime
Entrepreneurship
Economy and finance
Journalism genres:
Chronicles and non-fiction
Interviews and reporting
Investigative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Data journalism
Solutions or constructive journalism
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Kevin Thomas Hulten
Directors:

Team

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

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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