McClatchy Makes Deep Job Cuts Across Newspapers Nationwide
NewsData.io · United States · Sep 11, 2026
McClatchy has executed its most severe round of layoffs in years, cutting more than 90 staff across its newspaper properties nationwide. The cuts hit multiple newsrooms hard, including nearly half the staff at the Idaho Statesman and significant reductions at the Lexington Herald-Leader. While concentrated in media, this wave of white-collar layoffs signals continued contraction in the local news sector and may generate placement opportunities for displaced editorial and communications professionals.
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