Two Years of TheLine.Info: Where It’s Been, and Where It’s Going

by Jacob Rueda

This year marks two years since TheLine.Info first launched. It’s been a steady journey—sometimes quiet, sometimes a bit hectic—but always driven by the same purpose: to tell stories that can often go unnoticed or get buried under louder headlines.

Over the past year, a mix of new stories and follow-ups to older ones were released, both on the website and the YouTube channel. One standout was The Hiring Hustle, which took a close look at the hoops job seekers have to jump through. In that piece, Tyler Morgan, a recruiting consultant from North Carolina, broke down how employers sometimes create more roadblocks than opportunities in the hiring process.

Healthcare became a key focus following the December 2024 assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. In response to growing concerns about healthcare access and affordability, LendingTree insurance expert Dyvia Sangameshwar offered a breakdown of what consumers might expect in the coming year and what’s driving the spike in costs.

In the wake of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks in Israel, anti-Jewish sentiment grew more visible. Rabbi Samuel Spector of Kol-Ami Synagogue in Salt Lake City discussed the historical roots of antisemitism and its impact on Jewish communities today.

Coverage also included updates on the housing market, developments in state gun legislation, mental health challenges within law enforcement, and the widening disconnect between universities and the broader public.

TheLine.Info also experienced internal growth. Originally launched as a solo project, the platform evolved into a more collaborative effort with the addition of Dr. Joseph Arrington as Director of Operations. Dr. Arrington now oversees certain aspects of Infosphere Communications, the parent LLC supporting TheLine.Info and related media projects. 

Several new features are currently in development, including coverage of Utah’s flavored vape ban, a law enforcement series spotlighting voices from local precincts, and the launch of Health Corner. This new segment will feature Dr. Arrington providing in-depth analysis of major healthcare issues facing the country today.

Operating independently comes with obstacles of its own. Interviews can be difficult to secure sometimes, especially when individuals or organizations view smaller outlets as less influential or worry about how their stories will be framed without the filters common in mainstream coverage.

But the point of TheLine.Info was never about sensationalism or fitting into a mold. It was about making space for the stories that matter—especially the ones that get left out. That hasn’t changed.

Even with those challenges, the commitment to reporting underrepresented issues remains firm. As TheLine.Info enters its third year, the focus stays rooted in building thoughtful, accessible stories that center real experiences and hard questions. Future goals include expanding multimedia offerings, improving social media engagement, and maintaining a strong foundation of public-interest journalism.

The work continues with a clear intention: to help fill gaps in the current media landscape and make space for voices that too often go unheard.