Private company

The Seattle Times Company

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American newspaper publisher

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 2022.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Seattle Times 1000 Denny Way
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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 2022.2

Products and brands

  • The Seattle Times

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Timeline

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