Peninsula Clarion
| Type | Biweekly newspaper |
|---|---|
| Owner | Sound Publishing |
| Founder | Clint Young |
| Launched | 1970 |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | Kenai, Alaska |
| Circulation | 1,079 Wednesday 1,156 Saturday (as of 2023)[1] |
| Sister newspapers | Homer News Juneau Empire |
| OCLC number | 38079057 |
| Website | peninsulaclarion |
The Peninsula Clarion is a regional newspaper published in Kenai, Alaska, that serves the population of the Kenai Peninsula.
History
The first issue of the Peninsula Clarion was published on August 27, 1970.[2] Five years later Clint Young, who founded the paper, sold it to Dick Morgan, Max Swearingen and Pat O'Connell.[3][4] In 1978, the paper transitioned from a weekly to a Monday through Friday publication. In April 2000, The Clarion began producing its web edition.[4]
In 1990, the paper was purchased by Georgia-based Morris Communications.[5][6] In 2017, Morris sold its newspapers to GateHouse Media.[7] In 2018, GateHouse sold its Alaska papers to Sound Publications, a subsidiary of Black Press Media.[8]
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.[9] In June 2024, the paper announced it will reduce print frequency to one edition a week mailed out on Fridays.[10]
See also
References
- ^ "Sound Publishing Media Kit 2023" (PDF). soundpublishing.com. April 1, 2023. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 28, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
- ^ "Vol 1. No. 1". Peninsula Clarion. August 27, 1970. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "New Clarion Owners". The Peninsula Clarion. October 9, 1975. p. 1.
- ^ a b "About Peninsula Clarion". Peninsula Clarion. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
- ^ Thomas, Ralph (November 23, 1990). "Clarion sold to Georgia-based chain". The Peninsula Clarion. p. 1.
- ^ "The Peninsula Clarion". Morris Communications. Archived from the original on December 27, 2013. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
- ^ "Morris Announces Sale of Publications to Gatehouse Media". Morris Communications. August 9, 2017. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ Resneck, Jacob (April 11, 2018). "Juneau Empire and Alaska sister papers sold again". Alaska Public Media. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
- ^ "Clarion to print 2 days a week beginning May 3". Peninsula Clarion. April 16, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- ^ "Announcing a new Peninsula Clarion print schedule". Peninsula Clarion. June 21, 2024. Retrieved June 24, 2024.