Megan Burbank

I Got Laid Off But I'm Still Writing And we're talking about PNB's Jewels.

back on my bullshit*

*reviewing the ballet + writing candidly about my experiences
meganburbank.substack.com/p/i-got-laid...

A woman who did good for decades and encouraged the expansion of our empathy beyond our species. We were lucky to have her. She changed many of us for the better.

Of all the days to wage war on Portland, this is probably the stupidest possible day. It has been a genuinely gorgeous, tranquil, lovely, and absolutely peaceful day.

please do! not! sleep! on the work our newsroom has been producing up to the bitter end

Literally any time. I seem to be extremely available these days

Olympia ‘Diaper Guy’ named in $940K rent aid fraud investigation Auditors flagged dozens of payments to Lance Benson’s property management company as suspected fraud. But county leaders chose to go after the nonprofit aid distributor instead.

Newly uncovered audit findings allege a South Sound property manager fraudulently obtained nearly $1 million in pandemic rent assistance money, in a scheme that led Thurston County to shut down emergency aid for months.

Perfect Match on Netflix. You could also make the case that Love Island fits this description. It’s bad that I know this but I must share my truth

I'm sorry to tell you this but it kind of already exists

I mean LISTEN to the pod! lol I am a PROFESSIONAL writer

this is SO NICE Bob Ham🥲thank you

At this point, it's all a team effort to better report on our community no matter where you're working. You get that story. I'll get this one. Even together, we'll never get to it all. Not enough local reporters left!

You should absolutely read the whole thing, and the accompanying podcast our department worked so hard to produce. Laurel is an amazing reporter and I have loved editing her sharp, well-sourced takes on the machinations in Olympia. Wherever she lands next will be extremely lucky to have her

The Curse of the Middle Guy: Ferguson’s first 8 months as governor Expectations were high for Bob Ferguson. For many across the political spectrum, the reality has been baffling and disappointing. What happened?

The last story I edited before Monday's news was @laureldemkovich.bsky.social's excellent examination of Bob Ferguson's first 8 months as governor, a tenure marked by low public approval, decisions baffling to Dems and Republicans, and reduced press availability.
www.cascadepbs.org/politics/202...

you heard it here first

Thank you, Alli! 🥰

Burbank Industries | Megan Burbank | Substack Reproductive health policy reporting. Pop culture commentary. Click to read Burbank Industries, by Megan Burbank, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.

If you want to support my work this is a good way way to do it: meganburbank.substack.com. Thank you to everyone who's reached out since yesterday. Your care and kindness are everything and I'm working on getting back to all of you individually ♥️ now I think it's time for a snack and a ballet class

Now that I've had a moment to process, I am interested in lining up work. I do it all: editing, reporting, proofreading, interim editing, teaching freshman comp (seriously). I specialize in enterprise reporting on reproductive health policy, and am ready to get back to it. My gmail is megan.burbank

I’m absolutely gutted by this news and the loss of so many excellent colleagues and friends. This is a huge loss for independent journalism in the PNW 😞💔

Thank you, Kristin! 💕

Yes, Cascade PBS is our (Seattle Times's) "competitor," so to speak, but also its journalists and their work has pushed us to do better ourselves -- When a region loses a journalist, its impact goes far beyond just a single job.

I completely agree. The loss of any journalist or outlet harms our whole community; competition makes us stronger. Thank you for the solidarity

Thanks, Jim

Thank you, Catherine. That means a lot 💕

Thanks, Leah ❤️

Thank you, Crystal! ♥️

Thank you for supporting our work! ♥️

Cascade PBS Lays Off News Staff, Citing Federal Cuts - PubliCola By Erica C. Barnett Cascade Public Media, the Seattle-based PBS affiliate that owns the long-running website Crosscut, is laying off…

I'm touched by the little shout out in this piece. And am of course glad for the recognition it gives to my many wonderful colleagues who are also getting the axe. Thanks @ericacbarnett.bsky.social! publicola.com/2025/09/22/c...

Thanks, Guy

Cascade PBS slashes Seattle newsroom, citing federal cuts Formed in 2015 by the merger of KCTS 9 TV and Crosscut, Cascade PBS will continue making video programs but will stop making "long-form written journalism."

Any rich folks in Seattle have an extra $3.5 mil lying around and want to be a hero? This is your moment! www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

It's been a bad day! For now I'll just say I can't think of a worse time to have fewer reporters and editors on the job and that I'm very glad to have a union on our side.