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Washington Newspaper Publishers Association is an advocate for community newspapers, freedom of the press and open government.

The association is dedicated to helping members advance editorial excellence, financial viability, professional development, and a high standard of publication quality and community leadership. WNPA represents about 89 community newspapers in Washington state. It is the successor to the Washington Press Association, founded in 1887 by newspapers in Dayton, Ellensburg, Seattle, Tacoma, Yakima and W

alla Walla. In accordance with its bylaws, WNPA offers four types of membership. While publications must meet certain criteria to join, Regular Members are general-interest community newspapers that publish at least twice a month. Associate Members are either general-interest or niche publications and publish at least monthly. Affiliate Members include businesses and educational institutions that are not in the newspaper business but have related interests. Honorary Life Membership is awarded to publishers who have been a regular member of WNPA for 35 years and are still active in that capacity, and to other individuals the Board of Trustees wishes to honor. The Executive Committee and Board of Trustees meet at least quarterly to manage the association's work.

08/26/2026

From breaking news to the deeply weird — 27 newsrooms earned 2026 BNC awards for news reporting.

Winners span from Kitsap, Bellingham to Eastern Washington and everywhere in between: Bainbridge Island Review, Cascadia Daily News, Cheney Free Press, Chinook Observer and 23 more.

Placements announced at the Awards Dinner, Oct. 3!

08/26/2026

WNPA 2025 Better Newspaper Contest Winner — Sports Feature Story

Whitman County Gazette (Groups 1 & 2)
Chinook Observer (Group 3)
Cascadia Daily News (Group 4)

On Whitman County Gazette, judges said: "Just an well-written story about an interesting subject."

Community journalism at its finest!

08/24/2026

The 2026 BNC General Excellence winners are in — 12 newspapers from South King County, Bellingham to Eastern Washington recognized for outstanding overall quality.

Auburn Reporter, Cascadia Daily News, Cheney Free Press, Chewelah Independent, Chinook Observer, Federal Way Mirror, Islands' Sounder, Journal of the San Juan Islands, Lynden Tribune, Port Townsend Leader, The Courier-Herald, Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber

Who took first? You'll find out at the Awards Dinner, Oct. 3. Register at wnpa.com!

08/24/2026

WNPA 2025 Better Newspaper Contest Winner — Arts Feature or Story

The Chronicle (Group 1)
Stanwood Camano News (Group 2)
Port Townsend Leader (Group 3)
The Northern Light (Group 4)

On The Chronicle, judges said: "Well written story about an interesting find and the local connection."

Shout out your local newspaper below!

08/21/2026

WNPA 2025 Better Newspaper Contest Winner — History Feature Story

Methow Valley News (Groups 1 & 2)
Columbia Basin Herald (Group 3)
Skagit Valley Herald (Group 4)

On Methow Valley News, judges said: "I love the details about Hottell and the town. I think the photo too adds to a layer of nostalgia. There's a perfect mix of details and open-endedness."

What's your favorite local news story?

08/19/2026

WNPA 2025 Better Newspaper Contest Winner — Animal Feature Story

The Chronicle (Group 1)
Methow Valley News (Group 2)
South Whidbey Record (Group 3)
The Wenatchee World (Group 4)

On The Chronicle, judges said: "Examines the consequences of a tragedy as well as an underlying problem beneath the surface"

Local news matters — spread the word!

08/17/2026

WNPA 2025 Better Newspaper Contest Winner — Business Feature Story

The Chronicle (Group 1)
Methow Valley News (Group 2)
South Whidbey Record (Group 3)
The Wenatchee World (Group 4)

On The Chronicle, judges said: "A heartwarming story highlighting a local businesswoman and a growing challenge for small businesses and residents alike – unreasonable rent hikes.
Story was head and shoulders above its competition."

Know someone at this paper? Tag them!

08/14/2026

WNPA 2025 Better Newspaper Contest Winner — Youth-Oriented Content

The Northern Light

Judges said: "This is a real best in class example of how to provide critical information for parents and children. I wish a resource like this existed in my community and I'm very impressed at the thoroughness and usefulness of this community service."

Share this to celebrate local journalism!

08/12/2026

WNPA 2025 Better Newspaper Contest Winner — Lifestyle Feature Story

Port Orchard Independent (Group 1)
Methow Valley News (Group 2)
Port Townsend Leader (Group 3)
Kent Reporter (Group 4)

On Port Orchard Independent, judges said: "Fantastic job at capturing the windy road to recovery!"

Tag a journalist who inspires you!

08/10/2026

WNPA 2025 Better Newspaper Contest Winner — Humorous Ad

Northern Kittitas County Tribune (Groups 1 & 2)
Port Townsend Leader (Groups 3 & 4)

On Northern Kittitas County Tribune, judges said: "Love this ad! Great graphic, funny, and eye catching"

What's your favorite community newspaper?

Address

PO Box 23472, Federal Way
Olympia, WA
98093

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13608308613

Website

http://www.wnpa.com/

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