- Investigative reporting on government corruption, corporate malfeasance, and other issues of public importance.
- Reporting on local and national issues such as crime, education, healthcare, and the economy.
- Investigative reporting on stories that are not reported by other media organizations, or are given more attention by the public service journalist than by other media outlets.
- Publishing of information about government meetings, budgets, and other public records.
- Providing a forum for public discourse, such as through letters to the editor, community forums, and online comments.