Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
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| Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract] | |||
| Net Income (Loss) | $ (19,180) | $ (18,257) | $ 92,777 |
| Other Comprehensive Income (Loss): | |||
| Actuarial gains (losses) | (810) | 2,742 | (49,228) |
| Amortization of actuarial (gains) losses, net of tax | (56) | 16,183 | 6,954 |
| Total other comprehensive income (loss) | (866) | 18,925 | (42,274) |
| Comprehensive Income (Loss) | (20,046) | 668 | 50,503 |
| Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | 130 | (415) | (152) |
| Total Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to A. H. Belo Corporation | $ (20,176) | $ 1,083 | $ 50,655 |