By: The publisher of the Idaho Statesman says the newspaper is laying off 25 employees and imposing salary cuts in another round of cost cutting.
At least one Boise broadcaster also announced cuts. KTVB-TV said Monday it is laying off full-time employee and one part-time worker.
Statesman publisher Mi-Ai Parrish says the layoffs will effect several departments, but she declined to give specifics.
The McClatchy-owned newspaper also announced salary cuts.
Salaries will be trimmed 3% for those making between $25,000 and $49,999; 6% for those earning between $50,000 and $99,999, and 10% for those making more than $100,000.
KTVB president Doug Armstrong says the layoffs are the first during the economic downturn.
More bad news in the newspaper industry: The Tacoma and Olympia newspapers both announced layoffs Monday.
The News Tribune of Tacoma is reducing its staff by 30. The Olympian is cutting 15 positions. Jobs will be lost in all areas of the newspapers, including the newsroom. The two newspapers are owned by The McClatchy Co.
Both papers also announced staff pay cuts. Everyone at the Olympian who makes more than $25,000 a year will see a 5 percent cut in pay. Pay cuts at the News Tribune will range from 5 to 10 percent, depending on current salary.
The announcements come the same day that the Seattle Post-Intelligencer said it would print its final edition on Tuesday, becoming an online-only publication.
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