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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 6 Months Ended
Mar. 29, 2026
Mar. 30, 2025
Mar. 29, 2026
Mar. 30, 2025
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]        
Loss attributable to Lee Enterprises, Incorporated: $ (2,148) $ (12,511) $ (7,759) $ (29,259)
Weighted average common shares (in shares) 13,898 6,217 10,036 6,207
Less weighted average restricted common shares (in shares) (137) (185) (138) (198)
Basic average common shares (in shares) 13,761 6,032 9,898 6,009
Dilutive restricted common shares (in shares) 0 0 0 0
Diluted average common shares (in shares) 13,761 6,032 9,898 6,009
Loss per common share:        
Basic (in dollars per share) $ (0.16) $ (2.07) $ (0.78) $ (4.87)
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ (0.16) $ (2.07) $ (0.78) $ (4.87)