The Washington News Fund is led by a Founding Director and governed by a council of representatives from five community foundations from all across the state.

Kaarin Austin joined the Washington News Fund as its Founding Director in January 2026. With more than a decade of fundraising leadership in both higher education and public radio, Kaarin leads WA News Fund's efforts to bring donors and foundations together to strengthen local news and information for all Washingtonians.













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