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KLCC s Tiffany Eckert reports on the Register-Guard s plans to outsource print production of the paper.
The Register-Guard is a Gannett newspaper and the corporate owner now plans to outsource printing and packaging to a company in Vancouver, WA
Credit Tiffany Eckert
In a write up, Register-Guard Managing Editor Michelle Maxwell stated the last issue will be printed in Eugene on March 7. Then, all papers and products will be printed by the Columbian Publishing Company in Washington state.
The dissolution of R-G printing services in Eugene will affect 49 employees. Maxwell wrote the company will assist them in seeking new jobs and if possible, offer employment at other locations.
The Register-Guard announced Wednesday, printing and packaging of The Register-Guard products will move to the Columbian Publishing Company in Vancouver, Washington, and will close its production facilities in Eugene.
The last issue printed in Eugene will be March 7 for the March 8 edition. On March 8, the first issue will be printed in Vancouver for the March 9 edition.
The Register-Guard is working to connect the 49 full- and part-time employees affected with local resources to assist with seeking new employment, and opportunities will be made available to them, if possible, at other locations.
The Register-Guard news and advertising teams will remain in Eugene.