Peninsula Clarion

Peninsula Clarion
TypeBiweekly newspaper
Owner(s)Sound Publishing
PublisherDavid Rigas
EditorErin Thompson
Staff writersJeff Helminiak, Ashlyn O’Hara, Jake Dye
Launched1970
LanguageEnglish
HeadquartersKenai, Alaska
Circulation1,079 Wednesday
1,156 Saturday (as of 2023)[1]
OCLC number38079057
Websitepeninsulaclarion.com

The Peninsula Clarion is a regional newspaper published in Kenai, Alaska that serves the population of the Kenai Peninsula.

History[edit]

The paper was founded in 1970. Five years later it was purchased by Dick Morgan, Max Swearingen and Pat O'Connell.[2]

In 1978, the paper transitioned from a weekly to a Monday through Friday publication. The Clarion began producing its web edition in April 2000.[2]

In 1990, the paper was purchased by Georgia-based Morris Communications.[3] In 2017, Morris sold its newspapers to GateHouse Media.[4] In 2018, GateHouse sold its Alaska papers to Sound Publications.[5]

Beginning May 3, 2023, the Peninsula Clarion is reducing print frequency from five days a week to two. The paper is also shifting printing to an off-site Alaska printer.[6]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Sound Publishing Media Kit 2023" (PDF). soundpublishing.com. April 1, 2023. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 28, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "About Peninsula Clarion". Peninsula Clarion. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  3. ^ "The Peninsula Clarion". Morris Communications. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
  4. ^ "Morris Announces Sale of Publications to Gatehouse Media". Morris Communications. August 9, 2017. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  5. ^ Juneau, Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska-. "Juneau Empire and Alaska sister papers sold again". Alaska Public Media. Retrieved October 14, 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ "Clarion to print 2 days a week beginning May 3". Peninsula Clarion. April 16, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2023.

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