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Inside the Newsroom: Government & Public Affairs Media

 

November 05, 2026
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Building Industry Association of Washington
300 Deschutes Way SW Ste 300
Tumwater, WA 98501
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Event Details

Join PRSA Puget Sound for a timely panel discussion featuring leading government and public affairs reporters from across our region. Held shortly after the election and in Olympia, the conversation will explore how journalists are covering politics, public policy, and government accountability during a pivotal moment for the state.

The panel will cover topics such as the post-election landscape, priorities for the upcoming legislative session, government transparency, what makes a story newsworthy, and how communicators can build productive relationships with reporters in this sphere. Whether you work in government, public affairs, advocacy, or media relations more broadly, you'll gain valuable insight into the issues and trends shaping Washington's public conversation.

Thank you to the Building Industry Association of Washington for being the venue sponsor of this event.  

Panelists & Moderator

More details coming soon.

Agenda

  • 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. | networking and mingling 
  • 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | panel discussion, Q&A 
  • 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. | networking and mingling

Registration

This is a ticketed event costing $15 for PRSA Puget Sound members, $30 for non-members and free for PRSSA student members. If ticket cost is a barrier to attending, please contact [email protected] for assistance.

Transit & Parking

Free onsite parking will be available.

Photos from the Inside the Newsroom: Local Media panel that took place in March 2026.

Four panelists sit in a row on a wooden stage in front of a large blue screen that reads       

Photos from the Inside the Newsroom: Education Media panel that took place in May 2026.

Panelists pose for a photo  

Accessibility & Special Accommodations

PRSA Puget Sound is committed to providing inclusive, accessible experiences for all event attendees. To ensure your requests receive immediate personal attention and are managed securely please email our Programs Committee Chair directly at [email protected].

Featured Event Sponsor: University of Washington Communication Leadership

PRSA Puget Sound promotional graphic featuring professional development and networking opportunities for regional communications professionals.

Communication Leadership at the University of Washington is a professional master's program designed for working professionals in marketing and communications, grounded in impact-driven storytelling.

Communication Leadership Consulting, the program's student-led initiative, connects students with local organizations and businesses to address real communication challenges across brand strategy, storytelling, marketing, and UX.

Learn how to collaborate on a project: consulting.commlead.uw.edu

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Tickets

$15.00 PRSA Puget Sound member ticket

$30.00 General ticket

$0.00 PRSSA student ticket