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JOINT OPERATING AGREEMENT (JOA)

In 1983, a Joint Operating Agreement took effect between The Seattle Times Company and the New York-based Hearst Corporation, owners of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle P-I). Under this agreement, all advertising, production, marketing and circulation operations, as well as most business functions for both papers, are managed by The Seattle Times Company. The news and editorial operations of the two newspapers are separate and competitive. The Seattle P-I independently produces a three-page editorial section for a combined Sunday edition which is otherwise produced by The Seattle Times.

If you are interested in learning more about recent developments regarding potential changes in the JOA, and a related Hearst Corporation lawsuit against The Seattle Times, we've provided links to selected news releases and news coverage taken from The Seattle Times, Seattle P-I and other news sources.