• Editor & Publisher, Monday, June 2, 2008 12 PM

The Washington Times published its last Saturday print edition last weekend in a shift toward becoming a cross-platform news source. Going forward, print subscribers will be able to receive an electronic version of what would have been included in the Saturday print edition.

The Rev. Sun Myung Moon, head of the Unification Church, commonly known as Moonies, founded the Times in 1982. The paper has a following among conservatives for its editorial philosophy.

The Times' average daily circulation for six months ending March 31 was down 6.5% compared to last year; Saturday had the lowest readership of the week, say editors. The paper is also offering a new electronic edition starting today, with an annual subscription cost of $40, compared to $104 for the print edition.

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