The Spokesman-Review – Bias and Credibility

Spokesman-Review - Least Biased - Credible - ReliableFactual Reporting: High - Credible - Reliable

LEAST BIASED

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  • 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
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press 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.

Read our profile on the United States government and media.

Funded by / Ownership

The Spokesman-Review is owned by the Cowles Company, which owns several small TV stations and manufacturing companies in the Pacific Northwest. Revenue is derived through subscriptions, advertising, and sponsored content.

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 01/09/2023)

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

Last Updated on July 1, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check

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