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EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE - Schedule of Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jun. 28, 2026
Jun. 29, 2025
Jun. 28, 2026
Jun. 29, 2025
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]        
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Lee Enterprises, Incorporated: $ 4,675 $ (1,920) $ (3,085) $ (31,179)
Weighted average common shares (in shares) 22,248 6,232 14,107 6,214
Less weighted average restricted common shares (in shares) (16) (120) (67) (171)
Basic average common shares (in shares) 22,232 6,112 14,040 6,043
Dilutive restricted common shares (in shares) 54 0 0 0
Diluted average common shares (in shares) 22,285 6,112 14,040 6,043
Net earnings (loss) per common share:        
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 0.21 $ (0.31) $ (0.22) $ (5.16)
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 0.21 $ (0.31) $ (0.22) $ (5.16)