# Statesman Journal — Breaking News + eNewspaper

> Local news, eNewspaper, and real-time alerts with customizable features. (iPhone/iPad app by Gannett.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statesman-journal/id525828348 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gannett](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797)
- Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.23/5 from 836 App Store ratings · 72 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 187 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Armenian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German and 21 more
- Released: 2012-06-01
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statesman-journal/id525828348/reviews.md

## What is Statesman Journal?

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — the Statesman Journal app delivers the local news that matters most to your community.

APP FEATURES:
• Access all of our in-depth journalism, including things to do around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and much more.
• Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stories, photos, and videos that matter to you.
• Get breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts with real-time notifications tailored to your interests.
• Customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, or reading offline.
• eNewspaper: Just like our print edition but accessible on your mobile devices. And access to USA TODAY and 200+ local eNewspapers. 

MORE INFORMATION:
• Privacy Policy: https://cm.statesmanjournal.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.statesmanjournal.com/terms/
• Help Center: https://help.statesmanjournal.com
• Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.

## Key features

- In-depth local journalism
- Breaking news and alerts
- Streamlined reading experience
- Customizable text size and night mode
- Offline reading
- eNewspaper access
- Real-time notifications

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Statesman Journal News Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $14.99 | per month |
| Statesman Journal News Digital Subscription | $16.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

- #159 in Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

## What do users think of Statesman Journal?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and informative app
- 👍 Helpful for staying up-to-date
- 👍 Supports local journalism
- 👍 Better than print version

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🤖 Too much sports coverage
- 🤖 Outdated and redundant content
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Poor search and navigation
- 📢 Intrusive ads

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Login issues and lost subscriptions
- Blurry text and images
- Unreliable downloads

**Most requested features**

- More local Salem news coverage
- Ability to customize content preferences
- Improved login and account management
- Better offline support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 72)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statesman-journal/id525828348/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Worthless

*2026-06-05, version 8.10.2*

Have lost e-edition on one or more device withoutbresolution

### 4/5 — Local news important

*2026-04-11, version 8.9.0*

My only objection is often the same article is run two days in a row. Seems redundant. Is there not enough new news in Salem to get fresh information every day?  I do appreciate getting update on new building and changes in the Salem area 😊

### 4/5 — Statesman App

*2026-03-20, version 8.9.0*

Very buggy app. Constantly having to resize. Not at all stable. The content is good, although sparse.

### 5/5 — Love

*2025-12-30, version 8.6.0*

I love the Statesman Journal e-newspaper!

### 5/5 — Statesman Journal app.

*2025-10-07, version 8.5.4*

I find this app a very helpful and informative app. Keeps me up to date and informed wherever I may be.

### 5/5 — Salem is my home

*2025-10-06, version 8.5.4*

I love having a local paper.  I like that the SJ supports having reporters, photographers, editors and other staff persons from our community.

### 1/5 — Too much Ducks!

*2025-10-01, version 8.5.4*

Seriously, if you are a Ducks fan, congrats. But if you aren’t, be ready. I have dealt and I have dealt, but tonight was all I could take. Eight of the first 10 articles were about Oregon football and basketball! If I wanted that much sports coverage, I would be on a sports app. I have done all I can. Make sure the app knows that I am not a fan, but it keeps going. I don’t know what else to do. 
Yes, at least having 10% be about the Beavers would help, but again I am not on here for sports.

Also, PLEASE quit having week old stories on the daily feed. Why am I paying to see the same stuff day after day

### 5/5 — Better than paper

*2025-09-06, version 8.1.0*

To me it’s a good way to read the news, besides you get photos & updates.

### 5/5 — Better than print

*2025-08-25, version 8.1.0*

The SJ’s on-line edition is never late, never missing and never gets soaked by the sprinkler. Easy to read - a great way to start the day.

### 1/5 — iPad App needs work/further Alpha and Beta Testing?

*2025-06-18, version 8.1.0*

Needs work.b

6/18/2025
Unable to open app. White screen, or alert and blah, blah about downloading the new app. App is already current.  Waste of time.

## Frequently asked questions about Statesman Journal

### What kind of news does the Statesman Journal app provide?

The app delivers local news that matters most to your community, including in-depth journalism, things to do around town, and comprehensive sports coverage. You can also access a digital replica of the print edition, known as the eNewspaper.

### How can I customize my reading experience?

You can personalize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size for better readability, utilizing a night mode for comfortable viewing in low light, and even reading articles offline. Real-time notifications for breaking news, sports scores, and weather are also customizable.

### What is the eNewspaper feature?

The eNewspaper feature provides a digital replica of the print edition, accessible directly on your mobile devices. It also offers access to USA TODAY and over 200 other local eNewspapers, expanding your news consumption options.

### How do subscriptions work and how can I manage them?

Subscriptions are charged to your account upon purchase and automatically renew monthly or yearly unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited upon purchasing a subscription.

### Is this app available on all devices?

The app is designed for mobile devices, offering a streamlined and fast-loading experience. While specific operating system compatibility isn't detailed, it is intended for use on smartphones and tablets.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.10.2 — 2026-05-27

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.10.1 — 2026-05-14

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.9.0 — 2026-03-10

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.8.1 — 2026-02-24

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.8.0 — 2026-02-12

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

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