When was The Register-Guard founded?
The Guard was launched in Eugene City on Saturday, the 1st of June, 1867, by John B. Alexander. It has been continuously published since the 24th of October of that year.
Questions about The Register-Guard
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How did The Register-Guard get its name?
The Register-Guard was formed on the 17th of November, 1930, when publisher Alton F. Baker Sr. merged two Eugene papers: the Eugene Daily Guard, which dated to 1867, and the Morning Register. The first combined edition appeared the following afternoon.
How long did the Baker family own The Register-Guard?
The Baker family owned the Register-Guard from 1927 to 2018, a span of 91 years. Family members served as editor and publisher for nearly all of that period, ending when Tony Baker stepped down in May 2015 after 28 years in the role.
Who owns The Register-Guard now?
The Register-Guard is owned by Gannett. The paper was sold to GateHouse Media in March 2018, and GateHouse then purchased Gannett in November 2019, retaining the Gannett name for the merged operation.
What happened to The Register-Guard newsroom after the Gannett acquisition?
By May 2023, the newsroom had shrunk from more than eighty employees to six, including only two reporters. The paper no longer employed a local editor, publisher, or advertising representatives, with all editorial and advertising decisions made by the staff of Salem's Statesman-Journal.
Was The Register-Guard ever a Pulitzer Prize finalist?
Yes. In 1999, the Register-Guard was a Pulitzer Prize finalist for Spot News Photography for its coverage of the community's response to shootings at Springfield's Thurston High School by student Kip Kinkel.