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Spokesman-Review donation delay
Spokesman-Review nonprofit transfer delayed by internal clashes.
In brief
Spokesman-Review nonprofit transfer delayed by internal clashes. The Spokesman-Review's donation to nonprofit Comma is delayed after internal conflicts between editor Rob Curley and staff. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Spokesman-Review donation delay
A searing report by InvestigateWest detailed internal clashes delaying The Spokesman-Review’s donation to a nonprofit.
Editor Rob Curley involved
Rob Curley, the Spokesman-Review’s top editor, is architect of plans to transfer the paper to nonprofit Comma he founded.
Donation timeline shifts
The Spokesman-Review aimed to donate the paper on Oct. 30, 2025, but delays persist as Curley’s role remains unclear.
Spokesman newsroom conflict
Spokesman newsroom boiled over during August fires, leading to a shouting match between a reporter and Comma staffer.
Administrative actions
Publisher Stacey Cowles placed Curley on administrative leave after he ordered a reporter fired.
Donation timeline update
Curley initially planned a 2026 transfer but later claimed the donation would happen in the first half of 2026.
Current status
The Spokesman-Review’s donation to Comma is delayed, with the transfer expected to conclude by Halloween 2025.
The takeaway
The Spokesman-Review's donation to nonprofit Comma is delayed after internal conflicts between editor Rob Curley and staff.
