Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Net (loss) income	$ (3,434)	$ 3,185	$ (4,046)	$ 514
Changes in fair value of derivative, net of tax of $37, $371, $74 and $406	59	612	118	671
Changes in defined benefit pension plans, net of tax of $280, $1,001, $560 and $1,299	444	1,105	888	1,956
Total comprehensive (loss) income	(2,931)	4,902	(3,040)	3,141
Less comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	199	0	199	0
Total comprehensive (loss) income attributable to the shareholders of The E.W. Scripps Company	$ (2,732)	$ 4,902	$ (2,841)	$ 3,141