You're Invited! Celebrate the Launch of GCJ.News — Ephrata’s New Local News Source

EPHRATA — Join us as we introduce GCJ.News: a nonprofit, independent online news platform dedicated to delivering accurate, fair, and accessible journalism to the greater Ephrata community.

A group of engaged, longtime Ephrata residents came together earlier this year with a shared concern: the absence of local news since the Grant County Journal closed its doors in 2023. Their vision? To build something new — and necessary.

That vision is becoming a reality. GCJ.News is launching this August as Ephrata’s own nonprofit, independent, community-focused news service. And we want you to be a part of it!

Come meet the civic-minded volunteers, staff, and founding board members behind GCJ.News. Learn how this project came to life, hear what’s coming next, and discover how you can support local journalism in Ephrata.

📅 Event: GCJ.News Public Open House
🗓 Date: Saturday, September 6
⏰ Time: 2:00–5:00 p.m.
📍 Location: The Nat Washington House, 42 C Street NW, Ephrata (across from the Grant County Courthouse)

Other Ways to Help:

Spread the word about GCJ.News
Sign up for our free weekly newsletter (launching late August!)
Join our growing network of supporters through sponsorship, grants, or advertising
Make a tax-deductible contribution — online, by mail (PO Box 783, Ephrata, WA 98823), or at the Sept. 6 event

Donors will be recognized at the following levels:

Subscriber Level: $500–$999
Headliner Club: $1,000–$2,499
Banner Club: $2,500–$4,999
Founders Club: $5,000 and above

Local journalism matters — and together, we can bring it back. We hope you'll stand with us and be part of this new chapter.

Let’s build something meaningful, together.