Investigative Reporters & Editors

Congratulations to the winners and finalists of the 2024 IRE Awards! www.ire.org/announcing-t...

IRE has awarded the 2025 Don Bolles Medal to Rocío Gallegos of La Verdad. Gallegos has courageously reported from the U.S.-Mexico border since 1994, exposing government corruption and helping to report the truth behind the murders of two other journalists. www.ire.org/2025-don-bol...

The journalism industry is facing tremendous challenges and changes. How does investigative journalism persevere — and grow? The upcoming IRE Conference will feature this showcase panel with @keribla.bsky.social, Len Downie Jr., @fahrenthold.bsky.social, @meridak.bsky.social and Lea Thompson. #IRE25

It’s Sunday! Check your e-mail inbox for today’s weekly edition of “Local Matters,” an IRE-sponsored newsletter featuring the best local watchdog journalism from across the country. Subscribe for free: https://bit.ly/4aorGJx. Submit your best work at localmatters@ire.org.

Thank you so very much for all of your hard work!

Filipino flavors for lunch at #NICAR26 🇵🇭✨ Today’s food truck is Bay Area Bistro! Check out the menu and stop by starting at 11:30 a.m. 📍 Level 1 near Ballroom F. Just follow the signs.

IRE calls for the immediate release of Estefany Rodríguez, a reporter for Nashville Noticias and Univision 42 Nashville, who was taken into custody while in a marked news vehicle, according to reports. Read the rest of our statement: https://bit.ly/4sto4Mh

#NICAR26 Lightning Talks are happening at 5 p.m. at the White River E-F room on Level 1. Listen to people share a piece of advice or teach a new skill in just 5 minutes! You don't want to miss this!

Need lunch plans at #NICAR26? Today’s food truck is All American Grub. Order ahead, explore the conference, then grab your food when you’re ready. Opens today at Noon until 2:30 p.m. 📍 Level 1: near Ballroom F Check out the menu + order here: https://bit.ly/3OS2J0M

Join us for IRE’s monthly virtual office hours on Wed., March 11 at 1 p.m. ET. Register now: https://bit.ly/4aWHnYI

We will post the latest from the conference on all social media platforms. For the most up-to-date visuals from the conference, including photos, video highlights and behind-the-scenes moments, follow along on our Instagram.

Did you know that you could pitch a story to the IRE Journal? If you're at #NICAR26, go say hi to Adam Rhodes @byadamrhodes.bsky.social and tell them about your ideas!

Each day at #NICAR26, we’ll have a different food truck on site and they’ll be fully covered from the rain. Here’s how to find it: Head to the first floor, find Ballroom F, and follow the food truck signs. They’ll lead you straight to the exit door that takes you outside to lunch.