Oahu Publications Inc., the publisher of the Star-Advertiser, has announced that they have purchase The Garden Island newspaper. The Garden Island is a Kauai publication and has a daily circulation of approximately 9,509 papers. Publisher for The Garden Island, Casey Quel Fitchett, stated, “We are pleased that The Garden Island will continue to be owned by a newspaper company with a demonstrated commitment to strong journalism and one that understands the importance of a locally produced newspaper on Kauai. We believe this is a great opportunity for The Garden Island’s print and online editions to evolve and expand with our association with the state’s largest media company. Our sole concern is for our readers, and we want them to know that we will continue to put out the best newspaper possible, reflecting the local issues and concerns of Kauai residents.”
One major change would be that production and printing of the newspaper would happen at the Star-Advertiser’s facility in Kapolei on the island of Oahu. These newspapers would then be flown to Kauai daily for distribution. Star-Advertiser Publisher, Dennis Francis, added, “In 1902, Kauai Publishing Co. began printing The Garden Island, one of Hawaii’s most historic newspapers. We want this newspaper to continue building its journalistic legacy and serving the people of Kauai. We feel strongly that Kauai residents need their own in-depth, locally produced daily news.”
Source: Honolulu Star Advertiser, 1-22-2013, www.staradvertiser.com
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