# Spokesman-Review donation delay

> Spokesman-Review nonprofit transfer delayed by internal clashes.
- Title: Spokesman-Review donation delay · Seattletimes | Shortify
- Summary: Spokesman-Review nonprofit transfer delayed by internal clashes. The Spokesman-Review's donation to nonprofit Comma is delayed after internal conflicts…
- Keywords: spokesman-review, comma, rob curley, stacey cowles, nonprofit, donation, spokane, news, local, delay, Seattletimes
- Source: Seattletimes — https://seattletimes.com/opinion/spokesman-turmoil-detailed-intern-buys-newspaper-and-more
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- Topics: spokesman-review, comma, rob curley, stacey cowles, nonprofit, donation, spokane, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

The Spokesman-Review's donation to nonprofit Comma is delayed after internal conflicts between editor Rob Curley and staff.