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A Trusted Source of Balanced Journalism

Sound Publishing is the leading journalistic voice in the communities that we serve. Our 43 award-winning publications in Washington and Alaska provide vetted news and information to over 3.5-million digital viewers and 144K email subscribers each month. Each week, we distribute over 392K newspapers to our readers. Our news outlets are where the intellectually curious delve into ideas and conversations to inform their daily decisions. Whenever, and however, they choose to consume our content.

We are for our communities

43 local news outlets

Strengthen your community ties alongside insightful reporting and civil discussions that connect our audience to the issues of the day and the people of the world.

Full-service agency

Extend and amplify engagement on smart speakers, targeted videos, smart TVs, and YouTube streaming.  We’ll help you produce it.

Commercial printer

Sound Publishing is the largest commercial printer within a five-state region. We offer comprehensive prepress, printing, inserting, addressing, mailing, and delivery solutions.

Our Media Solutions
3.5MM
Readers
36
Years
43
Publications
0
Stories
121
Industry Awards in 2022

Our Story

For decades we have produced engaging award winning stories to inspire and connect people. We remain dedicated to providing trustworthy content relevant to the members of the communities we serve throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond. 

While specializing in omnichannel marketing, we help you connect to your target market with the right message at the right time, driving measurable results for our stakeholders.

We help our local and national advertising partners reach their goals with customized solutions, built to be performance-driven.

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Award-Winning Publications

WNPA - Washington Newspaper Publishers Association

Sound Publishing earned 16 WNPA Better Newspaper Awards in 2021!



Community,
delivered.

Community, delivered.

Meet our leadership team

Josh O’Connor

Josh O’Connor

President, Sound Publishing

COO, Black Press

As president of Sound Publishing, O'Connor oversees the company in its primary role. O'Connor joined Sound's parent company, Black Press Ltd., in 1998 and was named co-chief operating officer of Black Press in August of 2021.

Terry Ward

Terry Ward

Vice President

Terry Ward is the current publisher of the Peninsula Daily News (Port Angeles) and is responsible for Sound Publishing’s operations in Kitsap County, Whidbey Island, Aberdeen, WA...

Michael Gates

Michael Gates

Controller

Mike is a CPA and comes to Sound with a well rounded experience in all facets of financial and accounting management. He has been the Controller with Pioneer Cable Contractors in Everett since 2008...

Rudi Alcott

Rudi Alcott

Vice President
Publisher of The Daily Herald (Everett)

Rudi Alcott was born straight-outta-Compton, CA as a card-carrying member of Generation X. Before the first box of diapers were used, he was moved to the Western Slope of Colorado...

Rebel Tavarez

Rebel Tavarez

Human Resources Director

Tavarez has been an instrumental part of Sound Publishing’s growth and the overall human resources direction of Sound Publishing since 2006. Tavarez started in December of 1988 as a front desk receptionist with...

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by - Richard M.

“Finding the best way to advertise is always the hardest part of any new promotional event... or was until I partnered with Sound Publishing. Now I am confident that my event is being shown to the pacific north west!”

by - Jesse J.

“Preparing for our busiest holiday season has been stressful as of late... I needed to ensure that my company could reach the right people at the right location and time. However, with the guidance of Sound Publishing. we have reached all of our sales goals and more! Thank you Sound Publishing!”

by - Michelle H.

“I always read the paper. I trust it. As much as I can trust anything.”

by - Jennifer Brinkely

“In my 16 years of living in Everett, I have often felt voiceless and invisible. Your article has given me a sense of validation and worth. I will remember it always.”

by - Stephen Teixeira

“I gave to the Investigative Journalism Fund because I think it is important for our democracy and more locally to help people make good decisions.”

by - Kathie Roon

“To have your paper focusing on this climate problem which most people just want to ignore is so wonderful. You will have an impact that far eclipses that of individuals such as myself.”

by - Dean Enell

“I am getting a lot of comments about my print advertising. People like to see that I am supporting the communication venues on the peninsula and the island. They also comment about my ads and how much they like them!!! Kudos to you and your team.

Thank you for all you do for my agency.”

by - Paula Weissinger, State Farm Agent

Founded in 1987, Sound Publishing, Inc. is the largest community news organization in Washington State, with dailies and community news outlets in Washington and Alaska. Our parent company, Black Press, and Sound Publishing believe that independent, fact-based reporting and holding those in power accountable are essential to healthy communities and a healthy democracy.

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  • 1800 41st St.
    S-300,
    Everett, WA 98203

  • Remittance/Mailing Address
    PO Box 930,
    Everett, WA 98206-0930

  • +1(360) 394-5800

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