About WNPA
Washington Newspaper Publishers Association is an advocate for community newspapers, freedom of the press and open government. The association is dedicated to helping members advance editorial excellence, financial viability, professional development, and a high standard of publication quality and community leadership.
WNPA represents about 130 community newspapers in Washington state. It is the successor to the Washington Press Association, founded in 1887 by newspapers in Dayton, Ellensburg, Seattle, Tacoma, Yakima and Walla Walla.
Contact Us
Washington Newspaper Publishers Association
12345 Lake City Way NE #106
Seattle WA 98125-5401
tel. (206) 634-3838
fax: (888) 673-6209
Executive Director, Bill Will (bwill@wnpa.com)
Member Services Manager/Publications, Mae Waldron (mwaldron@wnpa.com)
Statewide Classified and 2x2 Ads (ads@wnpa.com)
Committees
The Executive Committee and Board of Trustees meet at least quarterly to manage the association's work.
2012-2013 Officers
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Second Vice-President/Treasurer Lori Maxim Sound Publishing, Poulsbo |
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- Mike Dillon, Pacific Publishing Co., Seattle
- Stephen McFadden, Ritzville-Adams County Journal
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Josh Johnson, Liberty Lake Splash
- Imbert Matthee, Waitsburg Times
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Don Nelson, Methow Valley News, Twisp
- Fred Obee, Port Townsend Leader
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Eric LaFontaine, Othello Outlook
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Advertising Chair
Keven Graves, Nisqually Valley News, Yelm -
Better Newspaper Contest Chair
Patrick Sullivan, The Port Townsend-Jefferson County Leader
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Convention & Workshops Chair
Lori Maxim, Sound Publishing, Poulsbo
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Government Relations Chair
Scott Wilson, The Port Townsend-Jefferson County Leader
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Journalism Education Chair
Open, contact Mae Waldron -
Membership & Bylaws Chair
Mike Dillon, Pacific Publishing Company, Seattle
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