Våganavisa is a local newspaper covering news and events in Vågan and Svolvær. The newspaper was established in 2006, with its first issue published on November 1 of that year. It is owned by Polaris Media ASA, one of Norway's leading newspaper groups. Våganavisa has five employees and is led by CEO and acting editor-in-chief Anders Kristoffersen.
The newspaper offers a number of services, including E-Newspaper and news, as well as crosswords and professionals. Readers have the opportunity to submit tips and receive information about job vacancies. Våganavisa also has subscription options and customizes the appearance with night mode for a better reading experience. The newspaper works in line with the Vær Varsom poster's rules for good press practice, which underlines its commitment to ethical journalism. Våganavisa has been recognized for its work, and was named Local Newspaper of the Year by the Norwegian Association of Local Newspapers in 2009, and received honorable mentions in 2012 and 2013.