Calling all watchdogs!

We’re thrilled to launch the third year of IRE meetups in Seattle — a community of investigative reporters, editors, public records hounds, data diggers and watchdogs of every stripe. Journalists from all beats, backgrounds and platforms are welcome.

This year’s kickoff is extra special: SPJ Western Washington is joining us as co-sponsor — and buying the first drink for everyone!

📅 Wednesday, Nov. 12

🕠 Starts at 5:30 p.m.

📍 Stoup Brewing, Capitol Hill

1158 Broadway, Seattle 98122

There’s a Noodle Cart food truck in the courtyard, and parking, light rail and streetcar info here. 

You don’t need to be a member of Investigative Reporters and Editors or SPJ — just bring yourself (and a friend or two).

Please RSVP so we can plan for attendance and sign the IRE code of conduct there as well. Feel free to add your newsroom, Slack or social info so others can connect with you.

Looking forward to seeing you, 

Your Seattle IRE Meetup committee: 

Laura Greanias

Mike Reicher

Lizz Giordano

Taylor Mirfendereski

Nia Wong

 and co-founder emeritus Ashley Hiruko