Statesman Journal is rated Least biased with High factual reporting by Media Bias Fact Check.
LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate The Statesman Journal Least Biased based on a reasonably balanced op-ed page. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-0.9)
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
Founded in 1851, The Statesman Journal is the major daily newspaper published in Salem, Oregon, United States.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Statesman Journal is owned by USA TODAY Co., Inc., the newly renamed parent company formerly known as the Gannett Company, which controls the USA TODAY Network of national and local news outlets. Revenue is generated from advertising and subscription sales.
Analysis / Bias
In review, The Statesman Journal covers local news through journalists with minimal bias, such as this Salem City Council votes to extend emergency declaration for COVID-19. National and international news is republished through the USA Today Network and the Associated Press.
Editorially, the Stateman Journal has endorsed both Republican and Democratic candidates such as this in 2014. A thorough review of op-eds reveals reasonable balance with slightly more left-leaning opinions such as this There’s room for a market-driven economy and the common good | Opinion. In general, the Statesman Journal reports news factually and with a reasonably balanced editorial page.
Failed Fact Checks
- None to date
Overall, we rate The Statesman Journal Least Biased based on a reasonably balanced op-ed page. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 7/18/2016) Updated (04/05/2026)
Source: http://www.statesmanjournal.com/
Last Updated on April 5, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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