The Daily World
Encyclopedia
The Daily World is the leading daily newspaper
in Aberdeen, Washington
, United States
. Serving Grays Harbor County and northern Pacific County counties since 1889, The Daily World is the only daily newspaper on the coast of Washington state.
The newspaper is owned by the Stephens Media LLC
based in Las Vegas.
The newspaper made its debut as the Aberdeen Weekly Bulletin on July 31, 1889, almost three months ahead of statehood.
In 1908, it was sold to Werner Andrew Rupp, a political reporter and editorial writer, and John F. Gilbert, a gifted cartoonist. The first edition appeared on Monday, June 1, 1908. They called it The Aberdeen Daily World for the first time on Jan. 18, 1909. When Gilbert departed on Jan. 4, 1910, Rupp became the sole proprietor, editor and publisher and was in control for the next 53 years. On March 2, 1969, it became The Daily World. The newspaper changed hands a few more times after that, but was purchased by the Stephens Media Group in 1993.
Newspaper
A newspaper is a scheduled publication containing news of current events, informative articles, diverse features and advertising. It usually is printed on relatively inexpensive, low-grade paper such as newsprint. By 2007, there were 6580 daily newspapers in the world selling 395 million copies a...
in Aberdeen, Washington
Aberdeen, Washington
Aberdeen is a city in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States, founded by Samuel Benn in 1884. Aberdeen was incorporated on May 12, 1890. The city is the economic center of Grays Harbor County, bordering the cities of Hoquiam and Cosmopolis...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Serving Grays Harbor County and northern Pacific County counties since 1889, The Daily World is the only daily newspaper on the coast of Washington state.
The newspaper is owned by the Stephens Media LLC
Stephens Media (newspapers)
Stephens Media LLC is a Las Vegas, Nevada diversified media holding company that publishes over 11 daily and 64 weekly newspapers in 9 states, primarily in Nevada and Arkansas....
based in Las Vegas.
The newspaper made its debut as the Aberdeen Weekly Bulletin on July 31, 1889, almost three months ahead of statehood.
In 1908, it was sold to Werner Andrew Rupp, a political reporter and editorial writer, and John F. Gilbert, a gifted cartoonist. The first edition appeared on Monday, June 1, 1908. They called it The Aberdeen Daily World for the first time on Jan. 18, 1909. When Gilbert departed on Jan. 4, 1910, Rupp became the sole proprietor, editor and publisher and was in control for the next 53 years. On March 2, 1969, it became The Daily World. The newspaper changed hands a few more times after that, but was purchased by the Stephens Media Group in 1993.
Subsidiary Publications
- The Montesano Vidette,
- The South Beach Bulletin (Westport),
- The North Coast News (Ocean Shores),
- East County News (Elma)
External links
- The Daily World official web site
- Stephens Media official web site