Created with love by the IRE team, this beautiful ofrenda honors the life and legacy of the beloved late executive director, Diana "DeeDee" R. Fuentes. As you attend #IRE26, we invite you to stop by the altar, connect with fellow attendees, share memories and tell stories.

🗳️ This is the last week to vote in the 2026 IRE Board of Directors and Contest Committee elections. Eligible members should have received an electronic ballot via the primary email on their membership profile. Vote by June 20 at 6 p.m. ET. Meet the candidates: https://bit.ly/4uzzC1w

We asked IRE staff to share their can't-miss #IRE26 recommendations. Their picks include sessions ranging from LGBTQ+ Data Reporting and Visualization to Filing Better FOIAs. Check out what else made the list and start planning your conference schedule: https://bit.ly/4vVIPC5

Investigative Managers and Editors of Color is hosting @katstafford.bsky.social, Global Race and Justice Editor at Reuters, on Friday, June 26, from 2–3 p.m. ET on Zoom. Attend: https://bit.ly/4vORFBF

Check your e-mail inbox today for the 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 [email protected]

IRE Training Directors Laura Moscoso, Laura Kurtzberg and Benét Wilson enjoyed the nice DC weather on the second day of training for a group of journalists from the Korea Press Foundation. Special thanks to: Lynne Perri, Liz Lucas and Dylan Freedman. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vRJDbb

Don't miss “Mining the Epstein Files” at IRE26. Julie K. Brown, Steve Eder and Khadeeja Safdar, moderated by Niala Boodhoo, will discuss how journalists mined more than 3 million newly public records for stories. Start planning your IRE26 schedule: https://bit.ly/3PgsnNg

Don’t miss this IRE26 conversation! Award-winning NBC News White House correspondent Yamiche Alcindor joins Ron Nixon on June 18 for a discussion on politics and accountability reporting. This session is presented by NBC News. Start planning your IRE26 schedule here: https://bit.ly/3PgsnNg

Heading to #IRE26? Sign up for Career Office Hours before the slots fill up! Get feedback on your resume, cover letter, portfolio, or job search strategy during a one-on-one session with newsroom leaders, hiring managers and editorial coaches. June 20 | 3–5 p.m. Apply here: https://bit.ly/3S4svAs

Today I'm training a group of journalists that came all the way from South Korea to American University to learn from @ire.org before #IRE26 gets officially underway! I'm honored to be participating in this custom training. Thank you to @aviationqueen.bsky.social for this picture!

How has IRE changed your life? In our latest road to #IRE26 video, freelance journalist Lance Roller shares how his first NICAR conference in Baltimore in 2024 helped him see the power of data-driven storytelling. Watch the video and share your own experience with IRE in the replies.

POV: You opened the IRE26 schedule and suddenly want to attend 12 sessions at the same time. 👀 Start building your schedule now: https://bit.ly/4wCu48B What sessions are already on your must-attend list?

🚨 IRE members: Looking for funding or recognition? 💰 Kapor Foundation Fellowships: $35,000 https://bit.ly/4aKnEL0 🏆 Vernon Jarrett Medal: $10,000 prize https://bit.ly/442FZPE Apply now!

IRE's new online Mentorship Program connects students and early-career journalists with experienced reporters and editors. Sign up: https://bit.ly/3RTLFZM

Investigative Managers and Editors of Color is hosting Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Keith Alexander of Bloomberg Law Group on Friday, June 12, from noon–1 p.m. ET. Attend: https://bit.ly/4uDdJOM

@dgillison.bsky.social and I had a packed house on a Saturday morning at #IRE25 in New Orleans last year for our session on figuring out who benefits from secretive offshore companies. And now, we're bringing it back home to Washington, DC (sort of) for #IRE26 (@ire.org)

Join IRE’s interim deputy executive director Francisco Vara-Orta and training director/The Journal managing editor Adam Rhodes on June 11 at 1 p.m. CT for a webinar on best practices for reporting on LGBTQ+ people with respect, rigor and precision. Register now: https://bit.ly/438cdZw

Voting is now OPEN for the 2026 IRE Board of Directors and Contest Committee elections! IRE members have the opportunity to elect seven new leaders to serve on the Board of Directors and two members to the Contest Committee. Meet the candidates and cast your vote: https://bit.ly/4uzzC1w

Check your e-mail inbox today for the 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 [email protected]

Reflecting on a year of growth, challenges and progress, IRE Board President @hinklej.bsky.social highlights the organization’s achievements, honors Diana Fuentes’ legacy and thanks staff, volunteers and members who continue to strengthen investigative journalism. Read: https://conta.cc/4dQ2Sf9

POV: You opened the IRE26 schedule and suddenly want to attend 12 sessions at the same time. 👀 Start building your schedule now: https://bit.ly/4wCu48B What sessions are already on your must-attend list?

On June 11 at 1 p.m. CT, join IRE leaders Francisco Vara-Orta and Adam Rhodes for a conversation on best practices for covering LGBTQ+ communities. This webinar will provide practical tools and guidance for reporting on queer communities. Register: https://bit.ly/438cdZw

We're launching a video campaign highlighting the people that make this community extraordinary. We're looking for 30-90 second long videos from journalists answering questions weekly. The first question: How has IRE changed your life? Submit a video: https://bit.ly/4x77xAV

Who is the most secretive agency or public official in America? IRE’s 2026 Golden Padlock Award recognizes government agencies and officials that go to extraordinary lengths to keep information the public has a right to know hidden. See who made the list: https://bit.ly/4xf3Ysz

After the unexpected loss of our executive director, Diana Fuentes, we’re searching for the executive director to help guide IRE into its next chapter. Please apply, share the job post or send us recommendations: https://bit.ly/3P1wMU5

Voting is now OPEN for the 2026 IRE Board of Directors and Contest Committee elections! Electronic ballots have been sent to the primary e-mail as listed in your membership profile.

Voting is now OPEN for the 2026 IRE Board of Directors and Contest Committee elections! IRE members will elect seven new leaders to serve on the Board of Directors and two members to the Contest Committee. Electronic ballots have been sent to the e-mail as listed in your membership profile.

Fifty years after Don Bolles’ death, we remember a journalist whose courage still resonates. In the latest IRE Journal article, Jeremy Duda, an Axios Phoenix reporter, reflects on why his investigative work still matters today: https://bit.ly/4ua91aI

Headed to the 2026 Education Writers Association National Seminar in Baltimore? Join IRE's @aviationqueen.bsky.social on Friday, June 5 for: “20 Datasets, 20 Stories” — 11:45 a.m. "How to Freelance Like a Pro” — 10:30 a.m.

Check your e-mail inbox today for the 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 [email protected]

Sign up for the IRE26 conference mentorship program! If you'll be joining us in National Harbor next month and want to participate, please fill out this form: https://bit.ly/49XP4N8 The deadline to apply is Sunday, May 31 at 11:59 p.m. CT. You must be registered for IRE26 by June 1.

In this new IRE Journal article, Helal Al-Anwah of Aljumhuriya Media Network explains how his team built a security-first newsroom in exile to protect sources, verify information and keep reporting alive in Yemen. Read here: https://bit.ly/49XaZEa

We’re proud to welcome investigative journalism powerhouses Carol Leonnig and Hannah Natanson for a special keynote conversation on Friday, June 19 at IRE26. Read more: https://bit.ly/4tCnZpD

During IRE26, we're partnering with IIJ for a one-day freelance workshop covering pitching, marketing and building sustainable careers. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vcSJPc We’re also teaming up with RTDNA for sessions on burnout, culture and crisis leadership. IRE26 schedule: https://bit.ly/3PgsnNg

This upcoming IRE Investigative Managers of Color Task Force Zoom conversation will feature Ron Nixon, who will discuss his journey from reporter to newsroom leader and share insights on navigating leadership as a senior editor and manager of color. Attend via Zoom: https://bit.ly/4ttoYZi

From visual verification and vertical video to podcast editing, source protection and AI in audio, the IRE26 Video + Audio Tracks are packed with sessions designed to level up your investigative storytelling. Schedule: https://bit.ly/3PgsnNg

POV: You opened the IRE26 schedule and suddenly want to attend 12 sessions at the same time. 👀 Start building your schedule now: https://bit.ly/4wCu48B What sessions are already on your must-attend list?

After the unexpected loss of our executive director, Diana Fuentes, we’re searching for the executive director to help guide IRE into its next chapter. Please apply, share the job post or send us recommendations: https://bit.ly/3P1wMU5

This upcoming IRE Investigative Managers of Color Task Force Zoom conversation will feature Ron Nixon, who will discuss his journey from reporter to newsroom leader and share insights on navigating leadership as a senior editor and manager of color. Attend via Zoom: https://bit.ly/4ttoYZi

The Diana R. Fuentes Service to IRE Award will be presented to investigative journalist and University of Missouri professor Liz Lucas. The IRE Board approved of Fuentes’ nomination to the IRE Ring of Honor. Donate to support the creation of an IRE training fund: https://bit.ly/43qkB6G

📊 Ready to strengthen your healthcare reporting with data skills? @maryjowebster.bsky.social from @startribune.com will lead a hands-on Google Sheets workshop at the AHCJ conference (May 27–30, 2026). Bring your own computer. See where the IRE team is headed next: https://bit.ly/4dMX06K

After the unexpected loss of our executive director, Diana Fuentes, we’re searching for the executive director to help guide IRE into its next chapter. Please apply, share the job post or send us recommendations: https://bit.ly/3P1wMU5

We’re proud to welcome investigative journalism powerhouses Carol Leonnig and Hannah Natanson for a special keynote conversation on Friday, June 19 at IRE26. Read more: https://bit.ly/4tCnZpD

“Truth Has Claws,” honors the work of journalists who speak truth to power + pays tribute to IRE’s late executive director, Diana R. Fuentes, a fierce defender of press freedom and lover of black cats. Designed by @puddingviz.bsky.social @jadiehm.bsky.social Buy at IRE26: https://bit.ly/42NXiDK

Thank you to the Center for Integrity in News Reporting, @starsandstripes.bsky.social, and the @pressclubdc.bsky.social for the opportunity today to speak about @kxan.com’s investigative work and the need to support journalism training organizations like @ire.org!

So nice seeing some of my @ire.org friends at the Center for Integrity in News Reporting Awards tonight! ❤️ #IREforAll

After the unexpected loss of our executive director, Diana Fuentes, we’re searching for the executive director to help guide IRE into its next chapter. Please apply, share the job post or send us recommendations: https://bit.ly/3P1wMU5

30 days until #IRE26! Have you built your conference schedule yet? 👀 https://bit.ly/3PgsnNg A few session topics you should have on your list: 📝 Tracking political influence + money 📝 AI’s environmental impact 📝 Massive document dump investigations What sessions are YOU most excited for?

30 days until #IRE26! Have you built your conference schedule yet? 👀 https://bit.ly/3PgsnNg A few session topics you should have on your list: 📝 Tracking political influence + money 📝 AI’s environmental impact 📝 Massive document dump investigations What sessions are YOU most excited for?