Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net (loss) income	$ (724)	$ 39,922	$ (15,687)
Changes in fair value of derivative, net of tax of $175 and $(610)	291	(1,009)	0
Changes in defined benefit pension plans, net of tax of $21,662; $(10,893) and $(9,961)	35,811	(18,009)	(16,733)
Other	(185)	(274)	732
Total comprehensive income (loss)	35,193	20,630	(31,688)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(250)	(266)	(150)
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the shareholders of The E.W. Scripps Company	$ 35,443	$ 20,896	$ (31,538)