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Hannah Natanson and Carol Leonnig to deliver 2026 IRE Conference keynote
Investigative Reporters and Editors is pleased to announce that Hannah Natanson of the Washington Post and Carol Leonnig of MS NOW will deliver the keynote address at the 2026 IRE Conference in National Harbor, June 18-21.
Read MoreLynnie McIlvain joins IRE as director of development
IRE is pleased to announce that Lynnie McIlvain, most recently of InvestigateWest, will join the team as director of development on May 18.
Read MoreAnnouncing the 2025 IRE Awards
Announcing the 2025 IRE Awards (May 5, 2026) – Congratulations to winners and finalists in the 2025 IRE Awards. The annual contest showcases exemplary work by members of Investigative Reporters and Editors from the past year. Awards will be presented at the 2026 IRE Conference in National Harbor on Friday, June 19, during the Awards…
Read MoreManagers of color webinar series kicks off
New initiative aims to build community, expand leadership pipelines and address gaps identified by members.
Read MoreIRE training coming to a city near you!
IRE training coming to a city near you! IRE’s late executive director standing next to her “FOIA hero” Elouise McDaniel, a retired school teacher who was sued over filing to many public records. The year is already off to a busy start for Investigative Reporters & Editors’ training team, with bootcamps, conferences and travel already…
Read MoreInvest in yourself during the Spring Member Drive
Invest in yourself during the Spring Member Drive April 11, 2026 IRE is kicking off its Spring Member Drive on Monday and there’s never been a more important time for you to invest in your work as a journalist. We know what you’re facing. Reporters across the country continue to face layoffs and newsroom budgets…
Read MoreDeclare IRE Board candidacy by May 5
(April 6, 2026) — Would you like to help lead Investigative Reporters and Editors as a new member of the Board of Directors? Or help judge the IRE Awards as an elected member of the IRE Contest Committee? Now is your chance! Seven of 13 board seats are up for election in 2026, along with…
Read MoreIRE Board Appoints Interim Leadership, Announces Plans to Honor Diana Fuentes
Following the unexpected passing of Executive Director Diana R. Fuentes last week, Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) is mourning the loss of a deeply respected leader whose impact on the organization and the field of investigative journalism will be felt for years to come. The IRE Board of Directors convened on Sunday to solidify next…
Read MoreIRE Recognizes Legacy of Late Executive Director Diana Fuentes with Ring of Honor Nomination
IRE Recognizes Legacy of Late Executive Director Diana Fuentes with Ring of Honor Nomination March 22, 2026 — Investigative Reporters and Editors’ Board of Directors voted Sunday to nominate the organization’s late Executive Director Diana R. Fuentes for induction into its Ring of Honor. Fuentes was completing her fifth year as the leader of IRE…
Read MoreIRE urges the release of Nashville reporter by federal immigration authorities
Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) urges the release of Estefany Rodríguez, a reporter with Nashville Noticias and Univision 42 Nashville, whose coverage has included immigration enforcement. She was taken into custody while in a marked news vehicle, according to Nashville Noticias. Rodríguez, who faced death threats in her home country of Colombia, applied for political…
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