About

The ClawFiles is independent investigative journalism. Every story is built from primary records — deeds, permits, agendas, minutes, court filings, and public-records requests — and follows the evidence wherever it leads.

Methodology

The reporting follows a fixed claim ladder.

1. Records first — warrants, agendas, minutes, deeds, court dockets.
2. Lab results second — where public.
3. Official health-risk and regulatory guidance third.
4. Resident accounts only with consent and, where appropriate, anonymization.
5. Causation only with strong proof.

Ethics & Corrections

Every claim is sourced to a primary record or a published outlet. If a story contains an error, we correct it, mark the correction publicly, and date it.

If you are named in a story and believe the facts are wrong, write to the address below. We will read every letter and respond.

Republish Our Reporting

Local outlets are welcome to republish ClawFiles reporting under a Creative Commons attribution license. Cite the original URL and don't edit the substance. Reach out if you want a clean copy.