Williston Herald – Bias and Credibility

Williston Herald - Least Biased - Conservative leaning - Credible and ReliableFactual Reporting: High - Credible - Reliable

LEAST BIASED

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  • Overall, we rate The Williston Herald as least biased based on minimal editorializing of content. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to the use of credible sources 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: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

The Williston Herald is a newspaper based in Williston, North Dakota, serving the surrounding area. The website for the paper is located at willistonherald.com.

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Funded by / Ownership

Wick Communications owns the Williston Herald and several small community papers across the Pacific Northwest. Advertising and subscription fees generate revenue.

Analysis / Bias

The Williston Herald publishes local news through the use of local journalists. Local news uses minimally loaded wording like this Missing child listed in Williston despite living in California. The website does not cover national news.

Editorially, the Williston Herald presents a reasonably balanced op-ed page with slightly more favoring the right. The news is generally reported factually and with a slight right-leaning editorial bias.

Failed Fact Checks

  • None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate The Williston Herald as least biased based on minimal editorializing of content. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to the use of credible sources and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 08/25/2025)

Source: https://www.willistonherald.com/

Last Updated on August 25, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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