Economic tough times have claimed Capitol Hill independent retailers and restaurants. Some of us have lost jobs with layoffs in the region. Add to the list the neighborhood newspaper — The Capitol Hill Times has also been laid low by the economy’s downturn. Here’s the announcement from Pacific Publishing, the company behind the Times and other community papers across the city.
First wrote about cutbacks at the Capitol Hill Times publisher back in October. Today, sorry to report that Pacific has cut the rest of the editorial staff of the Capitol Hill Times as editor Doug Schwartz has been let go. Pacific says the Capitol Hill Times, North Seattle Herald-Outlook and South Seattle Beacon will transition to a new, to-be-announced format. Pacific also publishes neighborhood newspapers in Queen Anne and Madison Park.
Very sorry to hear about this. Years ago, their articles on some old homes inspired me to research the history of my house and its creepy past.
Not sure if everyone knows that the Capitol Hill Times has been around since way back in 1926.
i really liked reading the capitol hill times. doug schwartz did a great job covering the hill.
Very much a shame. I liked the paper, and Doug was an insightful writer who wrote stories with sensitivity and compassion.