Beginning Monday, Jan. 11, online readers of the Idaho Mountain Express will be asked to subscribe to its award-winning news coverage after reading five free stories each month.
Free print editions of the Idaho Mountain Express and Guide will continue to be distributed at more than 225 Wood River Valley locations.
Paid print editions of the Idaho Mountain Express that include the Local Life section’s photos, TV listings, kids’ content and public notices will continue to be available in pay boxes.
Online access to breaking news, COVID-19 coverage, community calendar, obituaries, classified advertising, special sections and magazines will remain free and unrestricted.
Digital and print subscribers will get access to both the web and e-Edition, an online facsimile of the print newspaper that contains all print advertising and the Local Life section. All existing subscribers will continue to have access to the full website.
One year will cost $68—$1.31 per week—for local and regional news, features, arts and events coverage, local sports and opinion.
Subscription options are sized to fit a range of readers, from regulars to those who want access for periods as short as a single week.
Readers may sign up for a subscription by going to www.mtexpress.com and clicking on the “Subscribe” button in the grey ribbon under the newspaper’s nameplate.
The Express Board of Directors made this decision in response to technological changes and high demand for local news. In its new subscription appeal, it asks readers to “Support journalism you can trust about the valley you love.”
The Express is one of the last newspapers in the state to ask digital readers to pay for access.
“We can’t do what we do without the support of readers,” said Publisher Pam Morris. “They will be able to access the digital front page as they always have. As in newspapers everywhere in the world, readers will be key partners in supporting local news produced by our award-winning team of local reporters, editors and designers.
“The Express’ local news coverage is unmatched in the Sun Valley area, and we look forward to continuing our dedicated service to our very special community.”
If you have questions or need assistance, call 208-726-8060 or email subs@mtexpress.com.
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Okay on count of three we all jump off the Perrine bridge. one, two, three.
I was here before you, and I’ll be here after you talking about science, facts, fairness, kindness and justice. I’m in for a buck or two a week!
"Well... bye" Not so quick slick.
"Well... bye"
Today, Saturday, There are 193 responses/comments on the on-line version. Make no mistake the IME is targeting the popularity of this feature and the people who use it. Actually, this what you would expect from this paper.
Maybe they'll pay a living wage to their reporters. Fat chance!
The popularity of this feature is that you can make comments without using your real name. That becomes creepy when you start paying your own money to be anonymous !
" high demand for local news." Umm ,it wouldn't be the 102 comments posted in today's paper and the hit's they generate?
Following up on my previous post. The comment portion of the online IME is the only real time public interaction of the citizenry on many topics, now they've monetized it. I urge all who participate, at least the liberals, to not subscribe, lets see how long IME can clamp down on the free press. Isn't paper, and it's delivery more expensive, in all regards, than electronic delivery ?
Interesting that they put a price on the place where public comments are made about growth and quality of life in the WRV. Next they'll request you turn off "AD blocker". This is going to go over like a f**t in church!
I stopped buying advertising for our business in the IME about 15 years ago. I do realize it's a tough job, but the shoddy reporting of the actual news (omission and distortion of relevant facts, resulting clear bias in contrast to what I thought every credible journalism school teaches) is not something I ever want to support financially. This decision will lead to this "publication" (I don't really think of it as a newspaper) will become even more of an echo chamber than it already is. Sad.
Maybe, read Eye on Sun Valley then.
So now I will have to read the paper before lighting the wood stove. It has been fun bantering with you all, peace out
The obituaries are the only thing in this rag paper that are believable.
Award winning? They give themselves the awards I think.
I hope someone else starts a paper.
Is the paper published by Copy and Print former owner Jeff still around? I'll be looking for it.
I'll consider subscribing to Times News before I give these jokers $1.31
Why don't you start your own paper, Bellevue Guy? The ME and Times have won many l awards. I will be renewing my subscription to both, perhaps the Times is more centrist but less interesting to me than the ME. Really, $1.31 IS less than a piece of fruit from Atkinson's.
Thank God I will no longer be exposed to your extreme left propaganda and screwed perception of reality as most in the WRV are (along with having no common sense or driving ability). The only rewards the IME should receive are “most biased and best at fear mongering”. Good riddance!!!
How's that Trump and McTurtle thingy working out for you?[wink]
Have no idea what you mean but you are welcome to come an say it to me in person Hogfish
If you can't figure it out what I mean when you make a reference to "extreme left propaganda" there is no point in trying to explain it to you.
You’re just a pussycat male, like 90% if the “males” in the WRV, with only the he courage to post hateful comments anonymously and never face to face. I’m sure you will be compliant and pay your fee so you may continue spewing crap that no one wants to hear. And good riddance to you too!
Oh, and you should probably stay away from the sharks, fish hog!
I'm not sure we should blame the IME for fearmongering. My impressions is that the IME tries to take middle ground on most articles....and then let the crazies drive the narrative from there (e.g., the ICare group personal attacks on the School Board being the perfect example). If this fearmongering, definitely, but hard to trace back to the IME.
This is good, maybe someone else will start a newspaper. let this one die and go away. These liberal hippies think they can charge for an online paper that they print and give away for free. What are they smoking ?
Liberal hippies? And where do you get that from. Good riddance to you.
It’s a private business, and I support their ability to make these decisions, even if it sinks them. Apparently the advertisers are not supporting their liberal position sufficiently to support their lavish lifestyle.
I would like to say goodbye to my fellow commenters. It was fun while it lasted.
You lost me at "Support journalism you can trust...". Creative Writing major masquerading as a journalist...
Adios...What I will miss the most is reading and making comments to articles.[tongue]
Won’t miss your comments hog.
Where is this "journalism you trust?"
Nope. Curated news carefully screened to avoid offending people in control. I've seen the reality behind the stories. Not journalism. Bye now.
Good riddance.
1.61 per week? Sign me up. That’s less than the cost of an orange at Atkinson’s .
Wow, this is really sad news. I won't be paying to read 2 or 3 articles a week.
Well, that's lame! I hate to kill trees. Pretty crappy thing to do to the environment.
Seriously? PAY for online access to a bi-weekly "newspaper"? Nevergonnahappen.
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