The Seattle Times is the largest daily newspaper in Washington state and the most-visited digital news source in the state, reaching 1.8 million adults monthly across the Puget Sound region. Founded in 1891, it operates as the oldest family-owned daily metropolitan newspaper in the United States, with four generations of stewardship by the Blethen family continuing to the present. The organisation remains independent, operating without backing from a corporate chain or hedge fund.
The publication combines print and digital operations to deliver local and investigative journalism covering the Pacific Northwest. It has received 11 Pulitzer Prizes, with recognition in investigative reporting, editorial writing, and public service. The organisation maintains an investigative fund to support in-depth reporting and runs community initiatives aimed at engaging local audiences and holding powerful institutions accountable.
The Seattle Times pursues journalism rooted in principles of public service and community engagement. Its editorial focus spans local affairs, investigative reporting, and storytelling that serves the information needs of Washington state residents and the broader Puget Sound region.
