LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate the Hawaii Tribune-Herald slightly Left-Center biased based on a mildly left-leaning story selection that favors a liberal perspective. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-2.4)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Hawaii Tribune-Herald is a daily newspaper published in Hilo, Hawaii. The website hawaiitribune-herald.com covers news, sports, crime, and business for the greater Hilo area.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Hawaii Tribune-Herald is owned by Carpenter Media Group, which publishes over 100 community papers in the United States. Revenue is derived through advertising and subscription fees.
Analysis / Bias
In review, the Hawaii Tribune-Herald covers news for Hilo and the surrounding area with minimal bias in wording such as this Ige signs five bills to bolster education services. National and international is published through the Associated Press.
Editorially, the Hawaii Tribune-Herald does not regularly produce op-eds. However, political news coverage tends to lean left, such as this Biden sees chance of ‘rational’ Republican approach on guns. Generally, news reporting is factual with a left-leaning bias in story selection.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Hawaii Tribune-Herald slightly Left-Center biased based on a mildly left-leaning story selection that favors a liberal perspective. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 07/08/2022) Updated (02/11/2025)
Last Updated on February 11, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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