| Established | 1887 (1887) |
|---|---|
| Type | Nonprofit |
| Purpose | Trade association of newspapers |
| Headquarters | Lake Oswego, Oregon |
| Website | www.orenews.com |
The Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association is a trade association for all paid-circulation daily, weekly, and multi-weekly newspapers in the U.S. state of Oregon. It represents and promotes newspapers,[1] and encourages excellence in reporting and coverage with an annual series of awards.[2]
History
The organization was established as the Oregon Press Association in 1887. It was renamed the Oregon State Editorial Association in 1909, and adopted its current name in 1936.[3] It has about 80 member newspapers plus additional associate member and collegiate member newspapers as of 2014.[4]
In 2025, ONPA expanded its statewide newspaper contest to include newspapers in Idaho and Washington state, and the competition's name was changed to the Pacific NW News Publishing Contest.[5]
Mission
Besides providing advertising distribution, it also provides aggregation of public notices and other information from its member newspapers,[6] including state and city calls for bids, changes in municipal code, foreclosures, estate claims, forfeited property, probate, summons, and similar information.[7]
It also may sponsor and organize political debates, such as the 2014 governor candidates' debate.[8]
See also
References
- ^ "About ONPA". Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
- ^ David Stabler (July 19, 2013). "The Oregonian wins 34 awards from Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association". Oregon Live. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
- ^ "Our History". Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
- ^ "Members". Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
- ^ Press Release (December 5, 2024). "Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association expands statewide contest to include Idaho and Washington starting in 2025". Columbia Gorge News. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
- ^ "Public Notice Oregon". Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
- ^ "Search > Public Notice Detail > Popular Searches". Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
- ^ "Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association gubernatorial debate". The Register-Guard. Eugene, Oregon. July 18, 2014. Archived from the original on November 25, 2014. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
Further reading
- Feature article on ONPA: "Oregon's Newspapers". The Sunday Oregonian. June 1, 1952. p. 84.
External links
- Official website
