Whidbey News-Times, South Whidbey Record welcome new publisher

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Pacific Northwest native RJ Benner has been named the publisher of the Whidbey News-Times (Oak Harbor, Washington) and the South Whidbey Record.

Originally from Coos Bay, Oregon, Benner began his newspaper career in 2013 at his hometown paper, The World, where he served as advertising director and general manager. He also served as regional advertising director for Mid-Valley Media Group in Albany, Oregon, which is owned by the same parent company, Lee Enterprises.

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