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
06/22/2026
WNPA 2025 Better Newspaper Contest Winner — Government Story
Islands Sounder (Group 1)
Cheney Free Press (Group 2)
Daily Record (Group 3)
Lynnwood Times (Group 4)
On Islands Sounder, judges said: "Covered all sides throughly in a story that is like a soap opera."
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06/19/2026
WNPA 2025 Better Newspaper Contest Winner — Ad Campaign
Cheney Free Press (Groups 1 & 2)
The Northern Light (Groups 3 & 4)
On Cheney Free Press, judges said: "Loved the different looks of the ads to time with typical bar holidays with a "less is more" type of design on a smaller space. Great job!"
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06/17/2026
WNPA 2025 Better Newspaper Contest Winner — Sports Action Photo
Sunnyside Sun (Group 1)
Cheney Free Press (Group 2)
The Newport Miner (Group 3)
Cascadia Daily News (Group 4)
On Sunnyside Sun, judges said: "The ability to capture such crystal clear expressions during a fast-moving action is nothing short of incredible."
Community journalism at its finest!
06/15/2026
WNPA 2025 Better Newspaper Contest Winner — Education Story
The Chronicle (Group 1)
Vashon Maury Island Beachcomber (Group 2)
Whidbey News Times (Group 3)
The Wenatchee World (Group 4)
On The Chronicle, judges said: "Follow the money. That's what this story does."
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06/12/2026
WNPA 2025 Better Newspaper Contest Winner — Special Section Covers
Vashon Maury Island Beachcomber (Groups 1 & 2)
The Northern Light (Groups 3 & 4)
What's your favorite local news story?
06/10/2026
WNPA 2025 Better Newspaper Contest Winner — Multiple-Advertiser Ad
The Northern Light
Local news matters — spread the word!
06/08/2026
WNPA 2025 Better Newspaper Contest Winner — Pictorial Photo
The Chronicle (Groups 1 & 2)
Omak Okanogan County Chronicle (Group 3)
The Wenatchee World (Group 4)
On The Chronicle, judges said: "Wow! You can get lost in this moment."
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06/05/2026
WNPA 2025 Better Newspaper Contest Winner — Business News Story
Sunnyside Sun (Group 1)
Methow Valley News (Group 2)
The Newport Miner (Group 3)
The Wenatchee World (Group 4)
On Sunnyside Sun, judges said: "This story really explains why this ownership change matters to the community. It's well-written and gives the outsider insight into this paper's importance."
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06/03/2026
WNPA 2025 Better Newspaper Contest Winner — Community Guide Sections
Columbia Basin Herald
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06/01/2026
WNPA 2025 Better Newspaper Contest Winner — Use of Small Space
Bainbridge Island Review (Groups 1 & 2)
The Northern Light (Groups 3 & 4)
On Bainbridge Island Review, judges said: "LOVE THIS AD. Simple design, but very eye-catching with use of color, main image, headline placement."
What's your favorite community newspaper?
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