The Seattle Times Company
The Seattle Times Company is a privately owned publisher of daily and weekly newspapers in the U.S. state of Washington. Founded in Seattle, Washington in 1896, the company is in its fourth generation of control by the Blethen family as of 2022.[1]
Company type
1896
1000 Denny Way, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
- Frank A. Blethen (CEO, Chairman)
- Alan Fisco (CFO, President)
The Seattle Times and several other newspapers in Washington
- Blethen family (50.5%)
- McClatchy (49.5%)
Alden J. Blethen founded the company in 1896, and kept ownership of it in his family, until his son sold a minority stake of 49.5% the company to Knight Ridder. McClatchy now owns the share.[2][3] Frank A. Blethen, Alden's great-grandson,[4] is the chief executive officer and chairman of the company.[5]