Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Net loss	$ (1,444)	$ (8,851)	$ (5,490)	$ (8,337)
Changes in fair value of derivative, net of tax of $37, $(107), $111 and $299	59	(177)	177	494
Changes in defined benefit pension plans, net of tax of $364, $460, $924 and $1,759	441	1,179	1,329	3,135
Total comprehensive loss	(944)	(7,849)	(3,984)	(4,708)
Less comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	103	0	302	0
Total comprehensive loss attributable to the shareholders of The E.W. Scripps Company	$ (841)	$ (7,849)	$ (3,682)	$ (4,708)