After almost a year of immersion in the ranching culture of Wasco County, Mark Gibson, photographer, and RaeLynn Ricarte, reporter, have teamed up to take on a new challenge.
They became co-editors of The Dalles Chronicle on Monday, replacing Kathy Ursprung, who left to take on the role of marketing and communication specialist for the Port of The Dalles. Gibson has been with the Chronicle 16 years and is best known for his photos of community members at work and play. Lesser known is his role as web editor the Chronicle website, and manager of social media
“This is a very challenging time for newspapers, and The Dalles Chronicle is no exception,” he said. “I’ve been involved in a lot of change over the years, and look forward to helping lead a news team that will not only survive but flourish.”
Ricarte has been at the Chronicle for four years and with Eagle Newspapers, the parent media group, for almost 15. She refers to herself as having the “tough guy” beat because she covers veterans, cowboys, law enforcement, courts, and government news.
“I have been so honored to get to know American heroes in this county and learn what is happening behind the scenes at different levels of government,” she said. “I am really excited about taking what Mark and I have done with the ‘A Rancher’s Life’ series this year and expanding it into other aspects of the community.”
One immediate change readers can note is in today’s issue on the Dialogue page. Gibson and Ricarte have brought back Cross Talk, a point and counterpoint column.
Each week they will take on an issue facing society in hopes of furthering a community conversation.
Other changes will come as time and creativity allow. Ricarte and Gibson invite readers to submit story ideas, and subjects for Cross Talk, online at TDChron@thedalleschronicle.com or via the website, the dalleschronicle.com.
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