Frank A. Blethen

Frank Blethen is publisher of The Seattle Times, the state's largest newspaper.

The Times is heralded for its aggressive, in-depth journalism. It has won seven Pulitzer Prizes and has been a Pulitzer finalist eleven times since 1990, including two for investigative stories this year.

The Seattle Times is one of America's last independent and locally owned newspapers. It is a values-based journalism/community service family business in its 113th year of Blethen family stewardship and ownership.

Frank is a member of the fourth family generation. Currently, there are nine members of the family's fourth and fifth generations active in the journalism company's management and governance.

He is a strong advocate for independent journalism, family-owned businesses, and a leader in the national grass-roots movement in opposition to newspaper and media ownership consolidation.

Frank and the Blethen family are also known as advocates for diversity, education and community service.

Frank is a Seattle native.