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Okanogan Valley-Gazette Tribune joins Sound Publishing

8.3.11

For Release – Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011

Poulsbo (Wash.) – Sound Publishing Inc. is pleased to announce the purchase of the Okanogan Valley-Gazette Tribune from NCW Media Inc. The deal also includes their bi-annual tourist publication, Recreationland, which serves visitors within North Central Washington and British Columbia’s Southern Okanagan.

Bill and Carol Forhan have built up a tremendous business in a very desirable market. Also, the staff at the Oroville based paper bring excellent skills and knowledge to our group and we look forward to their contribution to our company in the future,” said Josh O’Connor, Vice President of East Sound Newspaper Operations, Sound Publishing Inc.

The Okanogan Valley-Gazette Tribune has been in operation since 1905 and distributes 2,700 copies in Oroville and Tonasket and surrounding communities every Thursday.

Also included in this transaction is the sale of the Wenatchee Business Journal to NCW Media Inc. “The sale of the Wenatchee Business Journal reflects the changing landscape within the newspaper industry. We have very dedicated and talented staff who have played an integral role in the business journal’s success to date. We felt this publication would be better served by a local entrepreneur who could compete more effectively in Wenatchee and surrounding markets,” said Josh O’Connor, Vice President of East Sound Newspaper Operations, Sound Publishing Inc.

Under NCW Media Inc.’s ownership the Wenatchee Business Journal will continue to produce an award winning publication and we look forward to the opportunity of working with NCW Media Inc. in printing, cross-sales and national sales representation.