Eagle Newspapers (Oregon)

Eagle Newspapers, Inc. is an American newspaper publisher serving the states of Oregon, Washington and Idaho.

Not to be confused with Eagle Newspapers (New York).
Eagle Newspapers
TypePrivately held company
IndustryMedia
Founded1948
FounderElmo Smith
Headquarters4901 Indian School Rd NE, Salem OR 97309-0008
OwnerDenny Smith
Websitehttp://www.eaglenewspapers.com/

History

Founded in 1948 by Elmo Smith,[1] the company publishes two daily papers, six semi-weekly papers, six weekly papers, two weekly classified publications, and six specialty publications. The company also owns four printing operations and a mailing service. The Eagle Web Press is based in Salem, Oregon.[2]

In 2013, Eagle Newspapers sold six Oregon newspapers in Central Oregon and the Willamette Valley to the Pamplin Media Group.[1][3]

The company's chairman is former U.S. Representative from Oregon Denny Smith, who is Elmo's son.

Current newspapers
Oregon
Idaho
Washington

Newspapers formerly published by Eagle

See also

References
  1. "Pamplin Media Group acquires 6 weekly papers from Eagle Newspapers". The Oregonian. January 8, 2013. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  2. Eagle Web Press
  3. "Pamplin Media Group Acquires Additional News Outlets". Editor & Publisher. January 8, 2013. Retrieved November 9, 2018.


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