Magazines and Newspapers

Read U.S. newspapers published in the 19th century. 

For technical support:

• Quick Tips (PDF)

Access ends on 12/31/2020.

Get information on popular topics from newspapers, blogs, and videos from around the world.

Provided to library users by Newsbank and the Washington State Library.

Get all the resources you need for your next research project in one place. Choose from topic guides about people, places, historical events, books, and current events. Export your citations or save articles to Google or OneDrive. For students in grade K-12 and college.

Includes:

• articles
• photos
• maps
• video
• transcripts from magazines, newspapers, radio and television news programs
• reference books

For technical support:

• Call 1-800-889-3358
• Email tsupport@proquest.com
• Visit ProQuest’s support page
• Training

Read full articles from journals or magazines, and books. Choose from thousands of publications.

For technical support:

• Resource Guide (PDF)
• Watch Video Tutorials
• Training 

Direct links to individual newspapers for focused Google News Archive searching.

Get one-tap access to:

• eBooks,
• downloadable audiobooks, and
• magazines from OverDrive.

Borrow digital content on your mobile device or eReader. 

For technical support, visit OverDrive's Libby Help page.

Read articles from the New York Times (1980-present).

To find the most current complete articles:

1. Choose "Advanced Search."
2. Search by publication date and specific date range (enter the current date - current date).
3. Select "Full Text" only.

For technical support:

• Call 1-800-889-3358.
• Email tsupport@proquest.com
• Visit ProQuest’s support page.

Read articles from:

• New York Daily Times (1851-1857) and
• New York Times (1857-to three years before the current year).

For technical support:

• Call 1-800-889-3358.
• Email tsupport@proquest.com
• Visit ProQuest’s support page.

Read articles from over 400 years of newspapers. Explore family history, small-town events, and news from around the world.

For technical support, contact AccessCS@newspaperarchive.com.

Do you have a disability or use assistive technology such as a screen reader, eye tracking device, voice recognition software, or other technology? If you do and it's difficult for you to use this service, contact Ask KCLS to discuss options.

Printed newspaper pages often end up being too small to read. If you want to print an article, "clip" the article first for a clearer printout. Watch this video to find out how to use the clipping feature.

You can also order a newspaper reproduction print. Watch this video to find out how to order a print.

Read eBooks or magazines. Listen to downloadable audiobooks. Stream videos. Available on your computer, mobile device, or eReader.

For technical support:

• Go to OverDrive's website or app and select 'Help.'

Read newspapers and magazines from around the world in many languages. Newspapers include up to 3 months of back coverage. Log in* to PressReader to share or print articles.

*You will need to log in to use the site. Even if you're in King County Library System (KCLS) library or connected to KCLS WiFi.

To log in:
1. Click on “Sign in” on the upper right corner of the PressReader site.
2. Select the library card icon.
3. Enter your library card barcode number and PIN.
4. Select King County Library System as your library. You will see a green coffee cup icon on the top left side of the PressReader site when you are logged in. Once logged in you will have 48 hours before needing to sign back in again.

For technical support, visit PressReader's support page.

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Read articles from thousands of magazines, journals, and newspapers.

Includes:

• The New Yorker
• The Economist
• ABI Business Trade & Industry Articles (ABI/Inform)
• The Chicago Tribune
• Los Angeles Times
• US Newsstream
• US West Newsstand
• CBS 60 Minutes Video Collection

For technical support:

• Call 1-800-889-3358.
• Email tsupport@proquest.com
• Visit ProQuest’s support page
• Training

New magazines will not be added after December 31, 2020. Starting January 5, use the Libby app to check out digital magazines. Find out what to expect with this change.

Read the latest editions of this daily newspaper online. Stay current on local business, money, and real estate news.

Do you have a disability or use assistive technology such as a screen reader, eye tracking device, voice recognition software, or other technology? If you do and it's difficult for you to use this service, contact Ask KCLS to discuss options.

Find sources for your school report or project. Read articles and eBooks written for students in grades K-8. Search for downloadable eBooks by grade level or subject. Export your citations or save articles to Google or Classroom.

For technical support:

• Call 1-800-889-3358.
• Email tsupport@proquest.com
• Visit ProQuest’s support page
• Training

Read top U.S. newspapers published since 1980.

For technical support:

• Call 1-800-889-3358.
• Email tsupport@proquest.com
• Or visit ProQuest’s support page
• Training

Read articles from the Wall Street Journal (1984-present).

To find the most current complete articles:

1. Choose "Advanced Search."
2. Search by publication date and specific date range (enter the current date - current date).
3. Select "Full Text" only.

For technical support:

• Call 1-800-889-3358.
• Email tsupport@proquest.com
• Visit ProQuest’s support page.

Access to historical Washington State newspapers through the Washington State Library. To access some of these resources you may need a Washington State Library card or ecard

Read articles from the Washington Post (1987-present). 

To find the most current complete articles:

1. Choose "Advanced Search."
2. Search by publication date and specific date range (enter the current date - current date).
3. Select "Full Text" only.

For technical support:

• Call 1-800-889-3358.
• Email tsupport@proquest.com
• Visit ProQuest’s support page.

Access ends on 12/31/2020.

Read articles from newspapers published in Washington state from the 1990s to today. 

Provided to library users by Newsbank and the Washington State Library. 

Includes:

• Columbian
• Kitsap Sun
• News Tribune
• The Olympian
• Seattle PI
• Seattle Times
• Spokesman-Review
• Tri-City Herald
• Yakima Herald-Republic