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Last updated 5:04PM ET
November 20, 2009
November 20, 2009
Newspapers in Trouble
Newspapers in Trouble
PI Now Online Only
Seattle, WA
(2009-03-17)
Today's print edition of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer is the last. Only about twenty of 167 newsroom employees there still have jobs. The Hearst Corporation has announced the paper's "bloodline will live on" -- as the Seattle P-I dot com. KPLU business and labor reporter Bellamy Pailthorp has the story.
Seattle, WA
(2009-03-17)
Today's print edition of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer is the last. Only about twenty of 167 newsroom employees there still have jobs. The Hearst Corporation has announced the paper's "bloodline will live on" -- as the Seattle P-I dot com. KPLU business and labor reporter Bellamy Pailthorp has the story.
Seattle PI Becoming Online-only Daily
Seattle, WA
(2009-03-16)
Tomorrow's print edition of the Seattle Post Intelligencer will be its last. The 146-year-old newspaper has announced it is ceasing publication and becoming an online-only daily. More from KPLU business and labor reporter Bellamy Pailthorp.
Seattle, WA
(2009-03-16)
Tomorrow's print edition of the Seattle Post Intelligencer will be its last. The 146-year-old newspaper has announced it is ceasing publication and becoming an online-only daily. More from KPLU business and labor reporter Bellamy Pailthorp.
The Seattle Times also Faces a Bleak Future
Seattle, WA
(2009-03-12)
When the Seattle P-I stops printing, which is expected to be sometime this month, Seattle will be a one-newspaper town. Many people might assume this bodes well for the city's remaining daily, The Seattle Times. But experts say it's actually a blow. KPLU's Bellamy Pailthorp spoke with news veteran Bill Richards. He's worked as a reporter for both papers and now covers the business of Seattle media for Crosscut.com.
Seattle, WA
(2009-03-12)
When the Seattle P-I stops printing, which is expected to be sometime this month, Seattle will be a one-newspaper town. Many people might assume this bodes well for the city's remaining daily, The Seattle Times. But experts say it's actually a blow. KPLU's Bellamy Pailthorp spoke with news veteran Bill Richards. He's worked as a reporter for both papers and now covers the business of Seattle media for Crosscut.com.
What Happens to P-I Subscribers
Seattle, WA
(2009-03-09)
So, with all the stories about the pending demise of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer as a print newspaper, maybe you've been wondering. What happens to my P-I subscription? KPLU's Paula Wissel was curious and decided to find out.
Seattle, WA
(2009-03-09)
So, with all the stories about the pending demise of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer as a print newspaper, maybe you've been wondering. What happens to my P-I subscription? KPLU's Paula Wissel was curious and decided to find out.
PI Building for Sale
Seattle, WA
(2009-03-03)
The Seattle PI building is up for sale. It's the latest sign of the times as staffers at the city's oldest daily wait to hear what's next with their employer. More from KPLU business and labor reporter Bellamy Pailthorp.
Seattle, WA
(2009-03-03)
The Seattle PI building is up for sale. It's the latest sign of the times as staffers at the city's oldest daily wait to hear what's next with their employer. More from KPLU business and labor reporter Bellamy Pailthorp.
Seattle Papers Save by Shrinking Layout
Bothell, WA
(2009-02-09)
If you pick up a Seattle paper today, you might notice it's a little narrower than you're used to. The Seattle Times company, which also prints the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, is saving money on newsprint. It's shrinking both dailies by an inch. KPLU business and labor reporter Bellamy Pailthorp went to the company's printing plant to learn more about the latest cost-saving measure for the region's struggling newspapers.
Bothell, WA
(2009-02-09)
If you pick up a Seattle paper today, you might notice it's a little narrower than you're used to. The Seattle Times company, which also prints the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, is saving money on newsprint. It's shrinking both dailies by an inch. KPLU business and labor reporter Bellamy Pailthorp went to the company's printing plant to learn more about the latest cost-saving measure for the region's struggling newspapers.
Seattle P-I Future Still Uncertain
Seattle, WA
(2009-02-04)
The owners of the Seattle P-I say they still haven't decided if they'll create an online-only version of the paper if no one steps forward to buy it. KPLU's Gary Davis reports.
Seattle, WA
(2009-02-04)
The owners of the Seattle P-I say they still haven't decided if they'll create an online-only version of the paper if no one steps forward to buy it. KPLU's Gary Davis reports.
Newspaper Layoffs
Seattle, WA
(2008-11-13)
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.
Seattle, WA
(2008-11-13)
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.
Northwest Newspapers Struggling to Survive
Seattle, WA
(2008-10-02)
You've been hearing a lot about the Wall Street financial crisis lately, but the news organizations that write about those stories are having trouble themselves. The Seattle Times has gone through one round of staff cuts and employees are worried another is in the works. And McClatchy - one of the nation's most successful and largest news companies - just announced its second round of cutbacks this year. KPLU's Anna King, a former print journalist, explains what's going wrong.
Seattle, WA
(2008-10-02)
You've been hearing a lot about the Wall Street financial crisis lately, but the news organizations that write about those stories are having trouble themselves. The Seattle Times has gone through one round of staff cuts and employees are worried another is in the works. And McClatchy - one of the nation's most successful and largest news companies - just announced its second round of cutbacks this year. KPLU's Anna King, a former print journalist, explains what's going wrong.
Foreclosures Help Papers
Seattle, WA
(2008-06-23)
You hear a lot about how the major newspapers are struggling because of the loss of classified ad revenue. But it's a different story for community papers. They're packed with classifieds. The reason? The mortgage crisis. KPLU's Paula Wissel explains.
Seattle, WA
(2008-06-23)
You hear a lot about how the major newspapers are struggling because of the loss of classified ad revenue. But it's a different story for community papers. They're packed with classifieds. The reason? The mortgage crisis. KPLU's Paula Wissel explains.
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