Get Northwest news that matters — faster than ever. The new and improved Seattle Times app is superfast to get you right to the news you want.
- Lightning-fast load times, quick-scan headlines and a clean, streamlined experience
- The same award-winning content you expect from The Seattle Times, even faster
- Stories that dig deep, and have a direct impact on our local community
- Complete local sports coverage of Mariners, Seahawks and Sounders, so you never miss a play.
Introduction
The Seattle Times is a daily newspaper published in Seattle, Washington, United States. Founded in 1896, it is the largest newspaper in the Pacific Northwest and one of the largest newspapers in the United States. The Times is owned by The Seattle Times Company, which also owns the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, a weekly newspaper.
History
The Seattle Times was founded on July 4, 1896, by Alden J. Blethen, a former publisher of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Blethen's goal was to create a newspaper that would be independent of political and financial interests. The Times quickly became a leading newspaper in the Pacific Northwest, and by the early 20th century, it was one of the largest newspapers in the United States.
The Times has a long history of journalistic excellence. In 1918, the newspaper won a Pulitzer Prize for its coverage of the First World War. In 1969, the Times won another Pulitzer Prize for its coverage of the Vietnam War.
Content
The Seattle Times publishes a wide range of content, including news, sports, business, entertainment, and opinion. The newspaper also publishes a number of special sections, such as the Northwest Magazine, which focuses on lifestyle and culture in the Pacific Northwest.
The Times is known for its strong investigative journalism. In recent years, the newspaper has exposed corruption in local government, the mistreatment of workers, and the environmental damage caused by industrial pollution.
Circulation
The Seattle Times has a circulation of over 200,000 daily and 300,000 on Sundays. The newspaper is distributed throughout the Pacific Northwest, including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska.
Awards
The Seattle Times has won numerous awards for its journalism, including:
* 1918 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service
* 1969 Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting
* 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing
* 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting
Criticism
The Seattle Times has been criticized for its liberal bias. In recent years, the newspaper has been accused of being too critical of President Donald Trump and his administration.
Conclusion
The Seattle Times is a leading newspaper in the Pacific Northwest and one of the largest newspapers in the United States. The newspaper has a long history of journalistic excellence and is known for its strong investigative reporting. The Times is also a target of criticism for its liberal bias.
Get Northwest news that matters — faster than ever. The new and improved Seattle Times app is superfast to get you right to the news you want.
- Lightning-fast load times, quick-scan headlines and a clean, streamlined experience
- The same award-winning content you expect from The Seattle Times, even faster
- Stories that dig deep, and have a direct impact on our local community
- Complete local sports coverage of Mariners, Seahawks and Sounders, so you never miss a play.
Introduction
The Seattle Times is a daily newspaper published in Seattle, Washington, United States. Founded in 1896, it is the largest newspaper in the Pacific Northwest and one of the largest newspapers in the United States. The Times is owned by The Seattle Times Company, which also owns the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, a weekly newspaper.
History
The Seattle Times was founded on July 4, 1896, by Alden J. Blethen, a former publisher of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Blethen's goal was to create a newspaper that would be independent of political and financial interests. The Times quickly became a leading newspaper in the Pacific Northwest, and by the early 20th century, it was one of the largest newspapers in the United States.
The Times has a long history of journalistic excellence. In 1918, the newspaper won a Pulitzer Prize for its coverage of the First World War. In 1969, the Times won another Pulitzer Prize for its coverage of the Vietnam War.
Content
The Seattle Times publishes a wide range of content, including news, sports, business, entertainment, and opinion. The newspaper also publishes a number of special sections, such as the Northwest Magazine, which focuses on lifestyle and culture in the Pacific Northwest.
The Times is known for its strong investigative journalism. In recent years, the newspaper has exposed corruption in local government, the mistreatment of workers, and the environmental damage caused by industrial pollution.
Circulation
The Seattle Times has a circulation of over 200,000 daily and 300,000 on Sundays. The newspaper is distributed throughout the Pacific Northwest, including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska.
Awards
The Seattle Times has won numerous awards for its journalism, including:
* 1918 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service
* 1969 Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting
* 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing
* 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting
Criticism
The Seattle Times has been criticized for its liberal bias. In recent years, the newspaper has been accused of being too critical of President Donald Trump and his administration.
Conclusion
The Seattle Times is a leading newspaper in the Pacific Northwest and one of the largest newspapers in the United States. The newspaper has a long history of journalistic excellence and is known for its strong investigative reporting. The Times is also a target of criticism for its liberal bias.
