@NikStreng

Sports reporter/editor for @Oregonian. he/him. 808 raised. #VeryAsian 🎌 nstreng(at)oregonian(dot)com

Portland, OR
Joined October 2011
I have thoughts. If you’ve known me for any period of time you know what they are already
High school sports participation is at an all-time high. Local sports journalism staffs are shrinking. A look at the changing business of high school sports media — and what gets lost when local coverage disappears.
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Nik Streng retweeted
High school sports participation is at an all-time high. Local sports journalism staffs are shrinking. A look at the changing business of high school sports media — and what gets lost when local coverage disappears.
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Nik Streng retweeted
McClatchy laid off 13 at the Statesman - that is a majority of the 21 editorial employees listed. The paper also quietly cut its business/govt. editor earlier this year. The cuts amount to a majority of the paper's staff. A team of one editor and seven reporters remains.
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This is a horrific blow to Idaho high school sports coverage. Which considering Idaho has no major pro sports, is the vast majority of sports coverage in the state. How is this providing community journalism?
I’m part of this blood bath. After dodging layoffs for my entire 19-year career, I finally caught a stray as the Idaho Statesman gutted 60% of its staff. My last day is Oct. 11. I’m not sure what comes next. Thankfully, I’m part of a union and will receive 6 months of severance.
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Appreciate you @AlexJSarama. Thank you @theportlandfire you’ve been great 🙇‍♂️
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Forever grateful to everyone. @OSAASports and @theportlandfire have been amazing
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For Fire coverage at @Oregonian please make sure to follow @HandlerLiana
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Professional update: After primarily covering high school sports in Oregon over the last decade, your boy is moving to covering the @theportlandfire for the @Oregonian. I'm very excited to get to cover a brand new @wnba franchise in a city that is feral over women's sports.
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And you haven't seen the last of me in that space. Not by a long shot. Wrestling state is Feb. 26-28 and if you know me (even a little) you know that if I miss wrestling state then I am dead.
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If you have story ideas and other things you want to see from Portland Fire coverage, please reach out. My DMs are always open and my email is listed in my bio. Make sure to subscribe to get all your Fire news! subscribe.oregonlive.com
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