After ten years in television news, I realized something: staying informed doesn't have to feel like a chore. It doesn't have to be something you dread or squeeze in at 6 p.m. every night. And that realization? It's changed everything for me.
I love journalism. I always have. But somewhere along the way, traditional news started prioritizing clicks over community. Headlines became more about grabbing attention than telling the truth. Stories got sensationalized because ad revenue depended on eyeballs, not impact.
But here's what makes Shay Informed different:
Because I'm 100% ad-free, I have zero incentive to trick you with clickbait or manufacture drama that doesn't exist in our community. I don't need to chase viral moments or craft misleading headlines to keep people on my website. My only obligation is to you- the reader who deserves honest, relevant journalism.
This means no "You Won't Believe What Happened Next" headlines about stories that barely affect anyone locally. No fear-mongering about distant events that have little bearing on your daily life. No fluff pieces designed solely to drive traffic.
Instead, you get journalism that actually serves your life. Stories about the school board decision that will impact your kids. The city council vote that affects your commute. The local business owner whose innovation could inspire your own dreams. The investigative work that holds local leaders accountable to the community they serve.
This is impactful journalism that respects both your intelligence and your time.
Quick hits when you need to stay informed on a busy day, because I respect your schedule. Deeper dives when complex issues demand thorough explanation, because some stories matter too much for surface-level coverage. National news filtered through a local lens, because understanding how big-picture changes affect your neighborhood is what actually matters.
Being a good citizen, a good neighbor, someone who can participate meaningfully in your community- that starts with understanding what's happening around you. Democracy works better when we're all paying attention to what actually impacts our lives, not just what algorithms think will keep us scrolling.
That's why I launched Shay Informed after a decade in TV news. This isn't just about changing jobs- this is about doing journalism that feels true. True to who I am, and true to what I believe our communities actually need.
You can expect local stories that impact your daily life, investigative work that creates real change, and introductions to neighbors doing remarkable things in our community. Every story will be written with the understanding that being informed doesn't mean being overwhelmed.
This is honest journalism with compassion and clarity- and that's not just my tagline, but my promise to you.
Ethical standards at Shay Informed
American journalism has long been guided by core ethical principles: accuracy, independence, accountability, and transparency. These standards, championed by organizations like the Society of Professional Journalists, call on reporters to verify information before publication, minimize harm while seeking truth, act independently from outside influences, and remain accountable to their audiences.
Shay Informed operates firmly within this tradition. I'm committed to rigorous fact-checking and cite my sources so readers can verify my work themselves. I maintain editorial independence- my coverage isn't influenced by advertisers, political affiliations, or personal biases.
In an era of declining trust in media, Shay Informed leans into journalism's foundational values: telling the truth, serving the public interest, and earning reader trust through consistent ethical practice.
