Stronger together, beyond Washington

Our Senior Leadership Conference in Washington brought together two conversations that belong together: how we strengthen our newspaper businesses and how we explain the realities of those businesses to policymakers. Both benefit from the same approach: sharing experience, asking difficult questions and working toward practical solutions.

Alan Fisco, president and chief executive officer of The Seattle Times, was honored with the Frank W. Mayborn Leadership Award on Wednesday during the Senior Leadership Conference of America’s Newspapers.

Pat Dorsey, publisher of The Santa Fe New Mexican, was elected Tuesday to a full-term as chair of  America's Newspapers.  Dorsey was named chair earlier this year after Matt McMillan accepted a role outside the newspaper industry.  He now will serve a full term as chair. 

Top honors in three categories of the Carmage Walls Commentary Prize competition were awarded today to Inez Russell Gomez, opinion page editor of The Santa Fe New Mexican; Bridget Grumet, editorial page editor of the Austin American-Statesman; and Dick Yarbrough, columnist with The Marietta Daily Journal.

Deadline approaching: Put a Report for America journalist in your newsroom

Local newspapers looking to fill a reporting gap have an opportunity to add a journalist — with help covering the cost. Report for America, an America’s Newspapers Solutions Partner, is accepting newsroom applications through Oct. 19 for journalists starting in July 2027.

Find out how the program could work for your newsroom at an information session on Oct. 8 or Oct. 15. Learn more and register at https://www.reportforamerica.org/news-rooms/.

America’s Newspapers welcomes Arc XP into membership

Arc XP is the content platform and operating system for ambitious media companies with the heart to compete and win. Born from The Washington Post’s longstanding commitment to reinvention, Arc XP isn't here to incrementally improve media businesses — it’s here to power aggressive growth.

Grafsolve is the North American dealer of CRON CTP with a full line of imaging devices, support and service. Grafsolve is a full line manufacturer of water-based and specialty products used in the printing industry. 

Jobiqo is an award-winning, globally recognized leader in AI-powered recruitment advertising solutions, providing complete job board platforms that turn reach into positive recruiting outcomes and grow recruitment advertising revenue.

New research explores how audiences respond to local journalism

How people connect with local news can influence how they understand and respond to issues affecting their communities. New findings from local newsrooms across Michigan, Mississippi and the Gulf South offer practical insights into what can shape those connections.

Trust rises from record low, but roughly two-thirds of Americans still have little or no confidence in the news media.

After more than 60 years of continuous family ownership, Publisher Robert B. Larson and General Manager Kyle Larson are pleased to announce the sale of Larson Newspapers, publishers of the Sedona Red Rock News and The Journal, to Wick Communications, a family-owned media company founded in Ohio by Milton and James Wick in 1926 before establishing its longstanding headquarters in Sierra Vista, Arizona.

Effective Dec. 1, the print and digital publications of the Williams–Grand Canyon News, Verde Independent, Camp Verde Bugle and Navajo-Hopi Observer will transition to new ownership. WNI has owned 100% of these publications for more than 35 years. On the closing date, ownership will transfer to River City Newspapers, LLC, a 50/50 joint venture between Wick Communications and Western News&Info.

Paul Byrne named news director for Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada for AP

Paul Byrne has been named news director for Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada with The Associated Press, in charge of all-formats coverage in both English and Spanish in a region of more than 30 countries.

Bob Jacob, editor of the Cleveland Jewish News, has announced plans to retire within the next few months.

Hearst announced that Chris Tribbey has been named editor of the Midland (Texas) Reporter-Telegram. Tribbey will lead the editorial side of the newspaper and its digital products.