Thursday, September 15, 2011

Online-newspapers Offer Major Advantages

From the Editor's Desk


Online newspapers can be a major boon to your business and community. They offer distinctive opportunities not found in traditional papers.
  1. Don't want to miss regional community events? Anywhere there's Internet access you can read about them online.
  2. Have a small story that couldn't compete for the space of big headlines? Email it to a local online newspaper.
  3. Looking for affordable advertising? A regional online newspaper often publishes advertising free.*
  4. Want your opinion published: Online newspapers include blogs that circulate viewpoints.
The foundation of the good life in small communities is integrated with events: The good news and the tragedies, weddings and funerals, farmer's markets, fundraisers and school activities -- the high point of efforts by a multitude of individuals and groups.

The camaraderie shared by families and friends at events that engage newcomers and old-timers alike forms the very core of the rural life we cherish. Also, the financial gains to charities, or benefits to local schools, depend on the circulation of news.

  • Do you have a story? A business addition? New staff? New location? New baby? An upcoming event to announce? A wedding? A celebration? A funeral?
  • Want to share something that happened in your area?
  • Feature a special person? Interesting place?
  • Do you have an opinion to air?
  • Are you a visitor and want to share your experience?
That's the news readers can expect in The North Palouse Washington e-Newscast, the free online newspaper for this rural region: www.palousenewscast.com. It's the modern version of the region's word of mouth culture.
Email to, newstnpw@air-pipe.com.

The North Palouse Washington e-Newscast augments the Latah Eagle and Boomerang, which in July 2009 merged The Palouse Boomerang and the Latah Eagle, two J&H Publications, Inc., papers. I miss the personal closeness I felt with my community when I read The North Palouse Journal. When it ceased publication we no longer knew about events. The North Palouse Washington e-Newscast is renewing that connection. 

A regular monthly column, Fun Events On The Palouse compiles date, time, and location of upcoming events from all available sources and publishes a printable guide. Announcements follow as the date approaches.
*There is no charge for anything published in The North Palouse Washington e-Newscast. Advertisements in a blog can also include coupons that readers can print and clip.
Mona Vanek, Editor

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