Peninsula Clarion

Peninsula Clarion

Type	Biweekly newspaper
Owner(s)	Sound Publishing
Publisher	David Rigas
Editor	Erin Thompson
Staff writers	Jeff Helminiak, Ashlyn O’Hara, Jake Dye
Launched	1970
Language	English
Headquarters	Kenai, Alaska
Circulation	1,079 Wednesday 1,156 Saturday (as of 2023)[1]
OCLC number	38079057
Website	peninsulaclarion.com

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

History

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 also shifted printing to an off-site Alaska printer.[6] In June 2024, the paper announced it will reduce print frequency to one edition a week mailed out on Fridays.[7]

See also

• List of newspapers in Alaska

References

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. "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.
6. "Clarion to print 2 days a week beginning May 3". Peninsula Clarion. April 16, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
7. "Announcing a new Peninsula Clarion print schedule". Peninsula Clarion. June 21, 2024. Retrieved June 24, 2024.

External links

• Official website