The Spokesman-Review - Bias and Credibility

LEAST BIASED

These sources have minimal bias and use very few loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using an appeal to emotion or stereotypes). The reporting is factual and usually sourced. These are the most credible media sources. See all Least Biased Sources.

Overall, we rate The Spokesman-Review Least Biased based on story selection and editorial positions. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (1.5)
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 1894, The Spokesman-Review is a daily broadsheet newspaper based in Spokane in U.S. state of Washington, where it is the city’s only daily publication.

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Funded by / Ownership

Comma Community Journalism Laboratory, a non-profit, owns the Spokesman-Review. Comma provides revenue through donations and funding.

Analysis / Bias

In review, The Spokesman-Review covers local news with minimal bias, such as this Pullman police have issued 10 nuisance party infractions in less than a week. National and international news is derived from the Associated Press.

Editorially, The Spokesman-Review endorsed Hillary Clinton for President in 2016. A review of op-eds also reveals a mixed bag of opinions. This is a mostly least-biased source based on balanced op-eds and no failed fact checks.

Failed Fact Checks

None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate The Spokesman-Review Least Biased based on story selection and editorial positions. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (10/7/2016) Updated (D. Van Zandt 04/16/2025)

Source: https://www.spokesman.com/

Last Updated on April 16, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check