The Columbian

The Columbian is a local news source serving Clark County with award-winning journalism. It covers a range of topics including crime, politics, education, and community events. The newspaper has a conservative leaning and occasionally publishes opinion pieces from right-wing columnists. They have been in operation since 1890 and are owned by the Campbell family, making them one of the few remaining locally-owned news organizations.

95%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site is known for its high journalistic standards. It strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. It has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

95%

Examples:

  • The source has a slight right-leaning bias as it occasionally publishes opinion pieces from conservative columnists.

Conflicts of Interest

90%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

10%

Examples:

  • The article contradicts the NBC News article which states that 4 people were killed in the shooting.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

  • Man Found Guilty of Stabbing Off-Duty Vancouver Police Officer in Deadly Altercation

    Man Found Guilty of Stabbing Off-Duty Vancouver Police Officer in Deadly Altercation

    Broke On: Saturday, 29 January 2022 On January 29, 2022, Julio Segura was found guilty of murdering off-duty Vancouver police officer Donald Sahota during a struggle at his home in Battle Ground. Segura had robbed a gas station earlier that day and led deputies on a chase before stabbing Sahota three times during an altercation. Deputies mistakenly shot and killed Sahota upon arrival, leading to concerns about officer-involved shootings and the need for more training. Segura was charged with multiple crimes, including first-degree murder, and will be sentenced on June 27.

  • Maine Mass Shooting: Community Mourns as Gun Control Debate Reignites

    Broke On: Sunday, 29 October 2023 A mass shooting in Maine resulted in the death of 18 individuals, including four members of the deaf community. The incident has sparked a wave of grief and reflection across the state, with residents gathering for prayer and remembrance. The event has reignited the debate on gun control, with some advocating for an assault weapons ban.