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MEDIA INFORMATIONCurrent Seattle Times Company News ReleasesThe Seattle Times Announces Senior Leadership TransitionThe Seattle Times Company has announced key changes in its senior leadership with three promotions and one upcoming retirement. (April 22, 2010) The Seattle Times wins Pulitzer, breaking news, for coverage of slain Lakewood police officers and ensuing manhunt Statement of David Boardman, executive editor, The Seattle Times: "This is hugely gratifying for us, but our joy for this honor is tempered by the sorrow of the slain officers' families and by the tragic nature of this story. These murders were an attack on our community, and it is still struggling with the aftermath." (April 12, 2010) In The NewsSeattle Paper Is Resurgent as a Solo Act.(August 10, 2009 The New York Times) Current Seattle Times Company News ReleasesThe Seattle Times forms partnership with local news Web sites.The Seattle Times and some of Seattle’s most respected neighborhood news Web sites have struck a unique partnership as part of a nationwide Networked Journalism pilot project. (August 26, 2009) Trusted online resource NWhomes.com introduces the Open House Finder. The easy-to-use tool lets local homebuyers search for open houses around the block, around the clock. (July 28, 2009) Blethen Maine Newspapers Sold to MaineToday Media, Inc. The Seattle Times Company, parent company of Blethen Maine Newspapers, announced today that it has sold Blethen Maine Newspapers to MaineToday Media Inc., a consortium led by Bangor, Maine native, Rich Connor. (June 15, 2009) Ryan Blethen named Editorial Page Editor of The Seattle Times. Ryan Blethen has been named editorial page editor for The Seattle Times, the Northwest’s largest daily newspaper. (May 19, 2009) Editorial Page Editor James Vesely to Retire from The Seattle Times. James F. Vesely, Editorial Page Editor of The Seattle Times, has announced his retirement from The Times. (May 12, 2009) Rob Blethen named Publisher of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin. Rob Blethen has been named publisher of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, effective April 4, 2009. (April 3, 2009) Statement from Frank Blethen, Publisher and CEO of the Seattle Times Company on the announcement by Hearst Corporation that it will close the Seattle P-I. The Hearst Corporation’s announcement that it is closing the Seattle P-I is unfortunate, but understandable, given the significant losses that both newspapers have experienced as a result of the Joint Operating Agreement. (March 16, 2009) Rob Blethen named Associate Publisher of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin. Rob Blethen has been named associate publisher of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, effective Sept. 2, 2008. Blethen, 35, currently serves as director of advertising for the Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram. (June 17, 2008) Ryan Blethen named Associate Publisher of The Seattle Times. Ryan Blethen has been named Seattle Times associate publisher, effective May 1, 2008. Blethen, 35, currently serves as associate editorial page editor and columnist for The Seattle Times. (May 1, 2008) Editor at Large Michael Fancher to Retire from The Seattle Times. Michael R. Fancher, Editor at Large and Senior Vice President for the Seattle Times Company, has announced his retirement from The Times, effective April 30, 2008. (April 28, 2008) Seattle Times Company to Explore Sale of Blethen Maine Newspapers. Citing ongoing challenges in the industry and the need to focus on the future of its flagship newspaper and affiliate newspapers in the State of Washington, the Seattle Times Company has announced that it will explore the sale of its Blethen Maine Newspapers. (March 17, 2008) The Seattle Times Editorial Department to publish special series examining the role of media in a democracy. The Seattle Times’ Editorial page is undertaking a major new initiative called the Democracy Papers, a series of essays and editorials examining the role of the media in a democracy. (September 21, 2007) The Seattle Times names Vice President of New Media. The Seattle Times has named Patricia Lee Smith to the position of Vice President/New Media, effective September 17. Smith previously served as the division’s Executive Director of Strategic Marketing. (September 10, 2007) The Seattle Times Company names Director of Corporate Marketing. The Seattle Times Company has named Suzanne Canino to the newly established position of Director of Corporate Marketing, effective August 27. (August 27, 2007) The Seattle Times Company names Director of Online Operations. The Seattle Times Company has named Larisa Sheckler as Director of Online Operations for the company's new media division. Sheckler joined the company on August 1. (August 9, 2007) Seattle Times Treasurer Will Blethen Retires. Will Blethen, Treasurer and Corporate Risk Manager for The Seattle Times, has announced his retirement. (June 29, 2007) Mike Lemke, Times ad executive and innovator, dies at 53 (June 24, 2007) The Seattle Times names new Chief Financial Officer. The Seattle Times has promoted Eileen Takeuchi to Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective May 1. (May 3, 2007) The Seattle Times challenges readers to fight global warming. The Seattle Times is challenging readers to trim their greenhouse gas emissions by at least 15 percent with a monthlong online and in-paper project designed to offer real-world solutions to curbing global warming. (April 23, 2007) NWsource.com honored by Webby Awards. NWsource.com, the Northwest's online city guide, has been recognized as an Official Honoree in the 11th Annual Webby Awards, a distinction that recognizes work exhibiting remarkable achievement. (April 19, 2007) The Seattle Times Company and the Hearst Corporation have announced a resolution to their four-year legal dispute. Under terms of the agreement, both newspapers will continue to publish for the foreseeable future. (April 16, 2007) The Seattle Times Company to launch two weekly Southeast sections The Seattle Times Company is pleased to announce the launch of two new weekly sections focused on reaching and serving the growing population of Southeast King County readers and advertisers. (February 28, 2007) The Seattle Times Company names Director of Online Sales The Seattle Times Company has named Suzanne Harrison as Director of Online Sales. Harrison joined the company on February 1. (February 8, 2007) The Seattle Times names three new managing editors The Seattle Times has named three new managing editors as part of a new leadership structure. (February 5, 2007) Michael C. Lemke honored with NAA distinguished service award The Newspaper Association of America's Display Federation honored Michael C. Lemke, senior vice president, sales and marketing for the Seattle Times Company with their Distinguished Service award. (February 2, 2007) Robert Blethen to retire from The Seattle Times (January 19, 2007) The Seattle Times names new Vice President of Labor Relations The Seattle Times has promoted Chris Biencourt to vice president of labor relations. Biencourt has served as director of labor relations since joining the company in 1998. 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