Walla Walla Union Bulletin announces changes to print days

WALLA WALLA—The Walla Walla Union Bulletin (UB) will be moving to a three-day printing schedule, cutting down from the current seven-day schedule, starting May 1.

Senior Editor Dian Ver Valen sent a letter to the UB readership on March 1, letting subscribers know that the longstanding daily newspaper would reduce print days to Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. The Union Bulletin will still be available daily, but will be sent out via virtual options, including email, eEditions, and at http://www.union-bulletin.com for subscribers For more information about the changes go to https://tinyurl.com/2p95ap4s.

“At the U-B, we’re investing in our journalism by growing and changing to meet the demands of our audience. By reducing print days, we’re able to focus on keeping our newsroom staffed at a level that will continue to meet your needs as readers now and into the future,” the letter stated.

Ver Valen said that the print editions of the paper will be larger than the current print editions and will feature more local news, a greater focus on feature stories, and other in-depth reporting.

Readers can send thoughts or comments about the changes to feedback@union-bulletin.com. Updates will be provided as the change date approaches.