Founded in its current merged form in 1930 by Alton F. Baker Sr. (with roots dating back to 1867), The Register-Guard came into being to offer a unified and resilient approach to the local news scene. The idea sparked when Baker decided to merge two competing local papers, The Eugene Guard and The Eugene Register, to create a single, strong platform that could survive the Great Depression and cover community issues in a way he felt was necessary for the growing town. The Baker family ran the paper for decades, but the site continues to operate today under the ownership of Gannett, the largest newspaper publisher in the country. Today, The Register-Guard is run by a dedicated team of local journalists and is mainly focused on regional Oregon news. Instead of just national headlines, they cover local and state politics, community entertainment, business, and have a massive focus on local sports—especially covering the University of Oregon Ducks and regional track-and-field events. They're based in Eugene, Oregon, and have made a name for themselves among college students and locals looking for a comprehensive take on the happenings in the Pacific Northwest. One interesting fact: A unique fact about The Register-Guard is its incredible history as a family-run business. Before finally being sold to a major media corporation in 2018, the newspaper was independently owned, published, and managed by the Baker family for an astonishing 91 straight years, making it one of the longest-running, family-owned daily newspapers in the United States!