We need our local newspaper

This week, I renewed my subscription to The Spokesman- Review. This is a needed investment in our community. We need to support our local paper and also local TV stations. These help to unite our community.

When everyone counted on the local newspaper and local TV news, there was a check on the accuracy of what we were reading and seeing. The editorial page includes many different viewpoints. Now, people put too much time on 24/7 news sources and web sites that promote their political philosophy.

I ask all to buy locally, including the local newspaper. I shudder at the thought that our newspaper could no longer afford to publish.

Thank you for continuing to exist.

Joel Whitaker

Spokane