With 2008 behind us, we look forward to a new year.
In the newspaper industry, that means change.
Publications all across the country are riding the economic roller coaster and Sound Publishing Inc., our parent company, is no different. Our sister papers transitioned to once-a-week tabloid formats this week. The Bremerton Patriot, as well as the Central Kitsap Reporter, however, already made the transformation to tabloid in June. The Port Orchard Independent, North Kitsap Herald, Bainbridge Island Review and Northwest Navigator are following suit to bring local readers informative news in a reader-friendly format.
While you are used to picking up the Bremerton Patriot Saturday mornings, it’s a new dawn as the Patriot, starting today, will be published every Friday. We have made a switch to Fridays, but we will not change in our commitment to bringing you local, community news every week. Although we moved and joined the Central Kitsap Reporter’s office in Silverdale, we are still very much a Bremerton paper.
The change to a Friday publication is undoubtedly beneficial to our readers, as the What’s Up entertainment section will now be included within the pages of the Patriot. What’s Up covers arts and entertainment throughout Kitsap County, ranging from local plays and bands to fun things to do with the entire family.
Just as you have told us of your appreciation of the Patriot’s new look through your phone calls and e-mails, we are confident you will enjoy the paper’s new Friday delivery.
The Patriot not only changed its print format, but our Web site was completely revamped this summer. The most recent change to the site, however, was the addition of reader comments following each story. We invite you to share your opinions and feedback at www.bremertonpatriot.com.
The new Web site also features a wide variety of community stories as well as breaking news, weather, classifieds, photo reprints, comics and more.
We always welcome feedback and news tips from our readers. Feel free to contact us at (360) 308-9161 or by e-mail at editor@bremertonpatriot.com. Or even better, drop us a note via our Web site.
