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Last updated 3:40PM ET
February 15, 2012
Newspapers in Trouble
Newspapers in Trouble
Newspaper Layoffs
Anna King (2008-11-13)
The Seattle Times Building, 1120 John St. (corner of Fairview Ave. N.) in the Cascade neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, USA. The building is an official Seattle landmark. Joe Mabel
SEATTLE, WA (KPLU) - The slowing economy continues to hit Northwest newspapers hard. The Seattle Times has told its staff the newspaper is cutting 130 to 150 positions. Most of those layoffs are expected this week. KPLU's Anna King reports. © Copyright 2012, KPLU