Despite some larger metropolitan newspapers folding in these tough economic times, the East Oregonian continues to be committed to reporting news and events that are relevant and important to its readers.
Sure, reporters from Portland (and across the country) will run to Eastern Oregon when the Arlington mayor poses in her panties, but they aren't the ones writing articles about the typical everyday things people are able to read about in the EO.
So, yeah I got a little ruffled when I recently read reader comments on The Hermiston Herald (one of our sister newspapers) Web-site regarding its change in delivery days. The article stated, while the mail delivery rate would remain the same, the newsstand price would increase.
One of the commenters was appalled at the price increase - suggesting both the EO and Herald "... should be half price until either one sells enough ads to beef up those papers." (By the way, the commenter was able to read the article on-line for free).
The amount of advertising, which directly correlates to how many pages a newspaper can publish, is a reflection of the current economy. And it's not just our hometown papers ... have you picked up a recent copy of the Oregonian?
Since becoming the community editor Dec. 1, it's been a juggling act on how to get as much information on upcoming events in print with the confines of limited space. Remember, each Monday, the "Coming Events" calendar is posted in its entirity on our Web site.
And to our faithful readers and advertisers - thanks!
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