Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
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