The Independent Coast Observer was started in 1969 by Joanna R. McLaughlin. Read how an idea became a coast institution, and also listen to the ICO Rag.
Lisa Tettleton is the friendly voice of the Trade Winds classified advertising department, and also handles public notices. Office Manager Michelle Barrar takes care of subscriptions, newsstand circulation and bookkeeping; Bill Ballagh heads the display advertising department, working with Greg Oliver and and Melissa Meith.
The ICO's professional news reporting staff includes Jo Rouse and Glenn O'Hara; Splash Editor Carol Holmes puts together the entertainment pages, assisted by Lisa Tettleton; Roger Warnock makes up the rest of the ICO pages each week.
Lisa Tettleton also prepares digital photos and helps with production, Bob Hardy runs the presses in our commercial print shop, and Dina Habe helps assemble each week's issue.
Production Manager and Chief Photographer David Torres has more than 20 years on the ICO staff, while Editor and Publisher Steve McLaughlin has been with the ICO full time for more than 30 years.