Local news should be easy to access. The Mackinac Island Free Press is free to read, free to subscribe to, and built with the goal of making island news available to everyone who loves Mackinac Island, whether you live on the island year-round, visit seasonally, or are just passing through.

We wanted to create a central place where island news, events, and community updates could live together and be easy to find, without paywalls or barriers.

Being free means students, seasonal workers, families, and visitors can stay informed. It means island businesses and organizations have a place to share what is happening without needing to navigate complicated systems.

Our goal is simple. To provide clear, timely, and thoughtful coverage of life on Mackinac Island. From community events and local happenings to traditions and everyday moments, we are here to tell the stories that make this place what it is.

The Mackinac Island Free Press is for the island. It is free to read, open to all, and built with the belief that local news should bring people together.

…you have a unique chance to tell us what you’re most interested in seeing from MIFP. We’re all ears, so have an idea? Wondering about something on the Island? Planning your next trip?

Let us know what’s on your mind to help us continue creating high-value content that matters to our readers.

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