LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate the Grants Pass Tribune as least biased based on minimal editorializing of news stories. We also rate them as Mostly Factual in reporting rather than high due to a lack of hyperlinked sourcing.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-0.5)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (2.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Grants Pass Tribune is a digital-first local news outlet serving the community of Grants Pass, Oregon. According to its About Us page, it was launched by experienced journalists aiming to re-establish local news coverage in the area, with plans to expand into a print edition depending on reader demand. The publication focuses on original reporting, including local news, politics, features, events, and culture.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Tribune is funded primarily through advertising, which is visible throughout its website in the form of display ads. It also generates revenue through an active classifieds section, which covers jobs, real estate, vehicles, and services. There is no evidence of subscriptions or paywalled content, nor any option to donate. Instead, the site encourages users to sign up for a free daily newsletter via its contact page.
Analysis / Bias
Grants Pass Tribune maintains a neutral editorial tone, focusing on community-specific reporting without ideological slant. For example, the article “Overnight Traffic Signal Shutdown Planned at Fire Mountain Way and NE E Street” presents municipal infrastructure work in an objective and informative manner, with no bylines or external sources, suggesting original reporting. The piece also lacks hyperlinks, a feature consistent across the site, which may limit transparency in sourcing.
While the outlet covers some national political stories, it frames them through a local lens. In “Voices Rise in Peaceful ‘No Kings’ Rally Outside Josephine County Courthouse”, the paper reports on a protest against government overreach without emotive framing or partisan language. Despite describing the event as “peaceful,” the story avoids ideological labels and refrains from advocacy.
No dedicated opinion section was found, although the About page references plans for columns, opinion, and editorials. The absence of emotionally charged language, consistent local framing, and lack of loaded terminology place the Tribune within the Least Biased category. However, the lack of hyperlinks or cited external sources, even in stories covering broader political issues, leaves room for minor improvement in the transparency of sourcing.
Failed Fact Check
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Grants Pass Tribune as least biased based on minimal editorializing of news stories. We also rate them as Mostly Factual in reporting rather than high due to a lack of hyperlinked sourcing. (D. Van Zandt 06/15/2025)
Source: https://www.grantspasstribune.com/
Last Updated on June 15, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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