Arizona Newspapers
Newspapers in Arizona play a vital role in keeping communities informed about local, national and global news.
In fact, the state boasts several prominent newspapers that serve diverse readerships. One notable example
is Phoenix-based paper The Arizona Republic. It's the largest newspaper in the state and covers a wide range
of topics, such as politics, business, sports and entertainment.
Arizona newspapers also have a significant online presence and continue to adapt to the digital era while
maintaining print editions. For example, the Arizona Daily Star, based in Tucson, has both print and online access.
It provides comprehensive news coverage to the Southern Arizona region. Another influential publication is the
Arizona Daily Sun, which serves Flagstaff and Northern Arizona and focuses on local news and community events.
These Arizona newspapers, along with others across the state, continue to be trusted sources of information.
They deliver investigative journalism, in-depth reporting and engaging features to Arizonans. In general,
newspapers in Arizona contribute to the state's vibrant media landscape by fostering informed discussions
and promoting civic engagement within communities statewide.
Arizona Republic
The Arizona Republic is a daily newspaper published in Phoenix. The Arizona Republic it is the state's largest newspaper. Since 2000, it has been owned by the Gannett newspaper chain. It is the sixteenth in United States daily newspapers by circulation in 2012. The average circulation of the Arizona Republic is 321,600 on weekdays, 347,134 on Saturdays, and 538,579 on Sundays. The newspaper was established 1890, under the name The Arizona Republican. The paper was named The Arizona Republic in 1930, and also had purchased the rival Phoenix Evening Gazette and Phoenix Weekly Gazette, later known as The Phoenix Gazette and the Arizona Business Gazette. The paper features sections such as: news, sports, Arizona living, travel, arts and entertainment, business, and valley and state news. The headquarters are located at 200 East Van Buren Street Phoenix, Arizona. The publisher of the newspaper is John Zidich and the editor is Randy Lovely.
Tucson Arizona Daily Star
The Arizona Daily Star is the major morning daily newspaper that serves Tucson and surrounding districts of southern Arizona. The paper was purchased by Pulitzer in 1971 and then Lee Enterprises bought Pulitzer in 2005. In 1981, Star reporters Clark Hallas and Robert B. Lowe won a Pulitzer Prize for their stories about recruiting violations by University of Arizona football coach Tony Mason. The publisher of the Daily Star is John M. Humenik and the editor is Bobbie Jo Buel. Headquarters are located at 4850 South Park Avenue Tucson, Arizona. The circulation for the Daily Star is 96,682 on weekdays, 116,010 on Saturdays and 154,715 on Sundays as of 2012.
