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Frank A. Blethen | |
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| Born | Francis Alden Blethen Jr. April 20, 1945 Seattle, Washington |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Arizona State University Harvard Business School |
| Occupation | CEO of The Seattle Times Company |
| Years active | 1968–present |
| Spouse | Charlene Blethen |
| Children | Ryan Blethen James Blethen |
Frank A. Blethen (born April 20, 1945)[1] is an American executive who is the publisher of The Seattle Times and chief executive officer (CEO) of The Seattle Times Company, based in Seattle, Washington, United States. He is a fourth-generation member of the Blethen family, which has owned the newspaper since 1896, and took over as publisher in 1985. He also served as publisher of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, a newspaper owned by the company, in the 1970’s.[2] During his tenure as publisher, the family's control of the newspaper declined, along with the profitability of the newspaper industry in general. The newspaper entered into a joint operating agreement with its rival Seattle Post-Intelligencer that lasted until that newspaper ceased printing in 2009.[3][4][5]
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