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‘It’s really a crisis’: Why small towns are fighting to save their local newspapers

By Northwest News Network July 21, 2023

Newspaper boxes like this one sitting outside of the La Conner Weekly News' office can be seen scattered across the two main streets of La Conner, stocked with new editions of the paper every week. It costs $1.25 for a copy.

With a stack of fresh newspapers in hand, Ken Stern is making one of his first stops of the day at La Conner's local office supply and business center.Read More

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