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The Kenai Peninsula cheechako news (1960-1985)
Content Provider | Library of Congress - Newspapers |
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Temporal Coverage | 1960-1985 |
Description | The Kenai Peninsula Cheechako News was a weekly newspaper based in Kenai, Alaska, operating from 1960 to 1985. Founded by Loren and Dorothy Stewart on October 30, 1959, the paper focused on local and regional news, particularly events and developments on the Kenai Peninsula. It rarely covered national or international news. The paper underwent a name change to The Kenai Peninsula Cheechako News on May 6, 1960. The Stewarts hired Keith Arnold as a roving news editor in February 1961, and they encouraged community participation through "News Drop" stations to keep up with local events. In May 1961, the paper upgraded its printing process with new equipment and expanded its staff. The Stewarts advocated for the formation of a League of Kenai Peninsula Chambers of Commerce to address community needs and also supported relocating the state capital away from Juneau. Financial challenges, including unpaid taxes and competition from other newspapers, led to the sale of the paper to Robert Grimm in 1983. Grimm relocated the paper to Soldotna in 1985 and rebranded it as The Kenai Peninsula Soldotna Sun, but it ceased operations less than a year later due to financial issues. NDLI hosts contents from/of year 1963 of this newspaper. |
Online Computer Library Center | 38079054 |
Library of Congress Control Number | sn97060085 |
Language | English |
Access Restriction | Open |
Jurisdiction | United States of America |