Sarah Hulett

1 month ago | planetdetroit.org | Sarah Hulett

This story was originally published by Outlier Media. Bird flu has killed hundreds of wild birds in Michigan this year, and we wanted to better understand what Detroiters should know about the highly pathogenic disease, also known as avian influenza. We spoke to Kaitlyn Barnes, a wildlife biologist with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, about how worried we should be (not a lot) and what precautions we should take (common-sense ones).

1 month ago | outliermedia.org | Sarah Hulett

Bird flu has killed hundreds of wild birds in Michigan this year, and we wanted to better understand what Detroiters should know about the highly pathogenic disease, also known as avian influenza. We spoke to Kaitlyn Barnes, a wildlife biologist with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, about how worried we should be (not a lot) and what precautions we should take (common-sense ones). This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

Jan 14, 2025 | outliermedia.org | Laura Herberg |Sarah Hulett

Public officials and public relations professionals are used to talking to journalists as part of their jobs. But what if engaging with reporters isn’t part of your work? At Outlier Media, we often talk to Detroit residents about issues related to housing, utilities, local government and more. And we recognize that they may not know what to expect when talking to a reporter. So we put together this guide that we hope answers some of your biggest questions.

Jan 7, 2025 | outliermedia.org | SaMya Overall |Sarah Hulett

If the Detroit Lions’ playoff-bound season has you scrambling to reach the end zone, don’t worry — you’re not alone. Whether you’re a rookie fan or someone who hasn’t suited up to watch the game in years, now’s the perfect time to brush up on the playbook and get into the end zone. To help, we huddled with die-hard Lions fan Bryce Huffman, the engagement editor at BridgeDetroit.

Dec 12, 2024 | outliermedia.org | Sarah Hulett

There are just a few days left before the end of the legislative session, and Michigan House Democratic leaders are getting raked over the coals for their apparent inability to pass bills that could help their core constituents. Legislation to deal with tenant protections, water affordability and maternal health are just a few of the measures aligned with what Detroiters say they need. But it’s not clear if any of those bills will make it to Gov.