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LOSS PER COMMON SHARE - Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended
Dec. 28, 2025
Dec. 29, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]    
Loss attributable to Lee Enterprises, Incorporated: $ (5,611) $ (16,748)
Weighted average common shares (in shares) 6,258 6,192
Less weighted average restricted Common Stock (in shares) (139) (204)
Basic average common shares (in shares) 6,119 5,988
Dilutive restricted Common Stock (in shares) 0 0
Diluted average common shares (in shares) 6,119 5,988
Loss per common share:    
Basic (in dollars per share) $ (0.92) $ (2.80)
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ (0.92) $ (2.80)