The Spokesman-Review to donate newspaper to nonprofit amid internal tension
The Spokesman-Review is preparing to donate the historic Spokane daily newspaper to a nonprofit organization, with a target date of October 30. Publisher Stacey Cowles stated that her family is donating both the newspaper and $2 million to support the project.
Reports from InvestigateWest and RANGE indicate that internal clashes have complicated and delayed the transition. These reports highlight growing tensions between the newsroom and top editor Rob Curley, who is the architect of the plan to transfer the paper to a nonprofit he founded. It remains unclear if Curley will continue his involvement following the transfer.
The move reflects a broader trend of local newspapers transitioning to nonprofit models, supported by increased philanthropic interest in sustaining local journalism. However, research suggests these models face unique challenges, including administrative burdens and fundraising pressures that can impact journalistic work.
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InvestigateWest · Rob Curley · Spokane · Stacey Cowles · The Spokesman-Review
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The Spokesman-Review aims to donate the newspaper to a nonprofit on October 30. www.covingtonreporter.com · www.mi-reporter.com · www.rentonreporter.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] There is growing tension between the newsroom and editor Rob Curley regarding the nonprofit transfer. www.covingtonreporter.com · www.mi-reporter.com · www.rentonreporter.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Internal clashes have delayed and complicated the transfer of The Spokesman-Review to a nonprofit. www.covingtonreporter.com · www.mi-reporter.com · www.rentonreporter.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Cowles family is donating the newspaper and $2 million to the nonprofit project. www.covingtonreporter.com · www.mi-reporter.com · www.rentonreporter.com