# Tri-City Herald: Local News WA — Read Washington State Articles

> Local news, sports, and investigative reporting from Washington's Tri-Cities area. (iPhone/iPad app by The McClatchy Company.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tri-city-herald-local-news-wa/id506717025 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The McClatchy Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/382902281)
- Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.22/5 from 942 App Store ratings · 61 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 145 MB
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Released: 2012-03-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tri-city-herald-local-news-wa/id506717025/reviews.md

## What is Tri?

The Tri-City Herald local newspaper app is faster and easier to use. Read or watch daily local news coverage, investigative reporting, national headline news, crime, sports, local business, and more from Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, and communities across the Tri-Cities and Mid Columbia region of Washington.

The Tri-City Herald local newspaper is your trusted source for local, daily journalism serving the Tri-Cities area. Our newsroom delivers reporting on local government, public safety, education, business, and community issues affecting residents in Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, and surrounding Mid Columbia communities, alongside statewide coverage and national headline news.

LOCAL NEWS
• Daily local news and stories from around the Tri-Cities and the Mid Columbia area
• AI generated summaries on all articles reviewed by our newsroom
• The Tri-City Herald  local newspaper opinions, editorials and columns you love
• Edition, a digital destination for the latest news, features, and insights. Like the printed newspaper, it is intended to be a complete report of the day’s news compiled by our editors overnight

LIVE VIDEO
• Watch live video of local news stories and national news coverage
• View stunning photos and videos of local news and community events

LOCAL SPORTS
• Full coverage reporting on local, pro and college sports teams
• Stay connected to your favorite teams and favorite sports writers

PERSONALIZATION
• Stay informed on the topics and articles that matter to you
• Favorite topics to get personalized feeds. • Search for news articles, videos, games and more
• Bookmark news articles to read later
• Read articles your way with full support for dark mode and light mode

Other Features
• Browse articles by category
• Share articles on Facebook, X Twitter or by email
• Comment on news articles
• Access and download previous issues of our newspaper
• Recharge and unwind with our puzzles and games

GET DAILY NEWS AND MORE WITH THE TRI-CITY HERALD APP
Download our local newspaper app today to stay informed on local daily news, crime, sports, national headlines, and more.

Read our Privacy policy here: https://mcclatchy.com/privacy-policy 
Read our Terms of Service here: https://www.tri-cityherald.com/customer-service/terms-of-service/text-only/ 
For California Residents: To learn more about managing your sharing preferences and Do Not Sell My Info rights visit https://www.mcclatchy.com/ccpa-pp

## Key features

- Daily local news coverage
- Investigative reporting
- Live local news and sports video
- AI-generated article summaries
- Personalized news feeds
- Digital newspaper editions
- Puzzles and games

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $159.99 | per year |
| Montly Subscription | $15.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |


## What do users think of Tri?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Convenient local news access
- 📱 Easy navigation and layout
- 🏠 Good for keeping up with local Tri-Cities information

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 📵 Articles fail to load or open
- 💰 Ads still appear despite paid subscription
- 🔐 Login and authentication issues
- 🐌 Slow performance and sluggish interface
- 📰 Poor e-edition format and readability
- 🔍 Missing search functionality
- 📊 Outdated and sparse content
- 💳 Billing and subscription cancellation problems
- ⚠️ Security certificate warnings
- 📉 Diminished local news coverage
- 🎨 Confusing interface after redesigns
- 📦 Excessive app storage usage (1GB+)
- 🚫 Paywall blocks content for subscribers
- 🖼️ Poor image resolution and blurry text

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes after reading 2-3 articles
- Stories fail to load or display
- Text disappears while reading articles
- App crashes when exiting stories
- Security certificate errors on launch
- Login page not accessible in app
- Paywall blocks paid subscribers
- Ads appear despite paid subscription
- Slow loading and performance issues
- Blurry text on iPad after updates
- News feeds on home tab don't load
- E-edition missing graphics and front page images
- Download stuck and cannot be removed
- Incompatibility with older iOS versions
- Support link goes nowhere

**Most requested features**

- Restore traditional newspaper format view
- Add search functionality
- Implement full-screen e-edition on iPad
- Bring back article sharing capabilities
- Add comics and Dear Abby sections
- Include TV listings and sports schedules
- Create iPad-specific app version
- Add comment section on articles
- Implement pinch-to-zoom functionality
- Reduce app storage footprint
- Improve content update frequency
- Add offline reading capability

## Recent user reviews (10 of 61)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tri-city-herald-local-news-wa/id506717025/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Loaded with ads and links off news

*2026-08-02*

This app is horrible, it is a task to scroll without constantly clicking the advertisement links packed into every article.  For $160 a year it has more click bait scammy ads than questionable free apps.  I appreciate the last vestige of local news but the app is garbage.

**Developer response:** Dear Valued Subscriber, We are sorry for the experience you are having and thank you for your feedback. Please reach out to us at wecare@mcclatchy.com with your contact information as we would like the opportunity to help assist you.

Thank you,
Customer Care

### 5/5 — Tri-City Herald

*2026-08-02, version 11.1.15*

5 stars great news coverage!!

### 1/5 — Won’t work on my IPad Mini 4

*2026-04-03*

I rely on my older iPad mini 4 when I travel to read the Tri-City Herald and now with the new TCH version I just learned that it requires a newer version of the operating system than is available for the iPad mini 4. That means I cannot read the Tri-City Herald when I travel anymore

**Developer response:** Dear valued subscriber, I’m sorry for the issue you are experiencing. The latest version of the Tri-City Herald app requires iOS 17.1+, so older iPads that can’t upgrade won’t be able to run it. To make sure you can still access the app without interruption, we can provide a tablet device that’s compatible and will work with the Tri-City Herald app right away. If you’d like to proceed, email us at wecare@mcclatchy.com and include: Your full name, Mailing address, and best phone number (optional, for delivery questions) Once we receive that, we’ll get the replacement tablet arranged and share the next steps. Thank you, Customer Care

### 1/5 — Does not load on older lPad

*2026-03-24, version 10.4.0*

My older iPad will not upgrade to the latest operating system, so the Herald app won’t load. The web site wants the new app to see the paper. Is it worth the cost & hassle of getting a new iPad for the paper? I don’t think so.

### 1/5 — One big bug

*2024-12-16, version 10.0.6*

Half the stories refuse to load. Why am I paying for news I can’t read?

### 1/5 — Terrible App, subscription is a waste of money

*2024-05-06*

You can’t login to your subscription through the app. Can’t get through the paywall on linked stories even if you have a paid subscription. Complete waste of $. 

Wait for the story to get reposted on yahoo, because TCH can’t manage digital access.

**Developer response:** We are sorry for the experience you had with your digital subscription. Please contact us at customerservice@mcclatchy.com with your contact information as we would like the opportunity to help correct.

Thanks,
Customer Care Team

### 1/5 — App stinks.

*2023-08-09*

Pay lots for this sub, but still get ads! Can’t read anything because articles either won’t open or close after reading one sentence. No help out there for malfunctioning app. This has gone on for a long time. Paper sub terrible so switched to this. Also useless. I just want to read my local newspaper. Instead I pay lots and get nothing.

### 1/5 — Where is login setting?

*2021-12-03*

I just purchased an e-subscription to the Herald, but can’t find the login page to activate this app. Nobody answers the phone at the herald, customer support emails are off topic, and I’m stuck with a new subscription and no way to read the paper.

**Developer response:** Currently, there is no sign in screen to the Tri-City Herald app. To celebrate our new release, we are allowing all users full access for a limited time. If you need further assistance, please email our Customer Service Team at customerservice@tricityherald.com.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2021-10-13, version 9.1.3*

New app isn’t functioning at all.  News Feeds on home tab don’t load, e-edition does work but doesn’t show graphics of front page for current, or back issues.

### 1/5 — STAY AWAY!

*2021-08-20*

Still ads on paid subscription and new update was just about putting a new look on the same interface without worthwhile fixes. Finally deleted it after 4 years and good luck canceling! Called and emailed customer service who repeatedly assured me the charges would stop and a refund would be issued, but of course, neither happened. Ended up having to report it as fraud to the associated card company to finally get it resolved. Never again! Outlet has become typical of what you would expect from a “news outlet” these days. Poorly educated and prattling writers pushing the same agenda. I’ll take my money elsewhere and save the space on my phone.

**Developer response:** We are sorry to hear this and apologize. If you need further assistance, please send us an email at customerservice@tricityherald.com.

## Frequently asked questions about Tri

### What kind of news does the Tri-City Herald app provide?

The app offers daily local news and stories from the Tri-Cities and Mid-Columbia area, including investigative reporting, national headlines, crime, sports, and local business news. It also features opinions, editorials, and columns from the newspaper.

### Can I watch videos or view photos through the app?

Yes, you can watch live video of local news stories and national news coverage. The app also allows you to view stunning photos and videos related to local news and community events.

### Is the Tri-City Herald app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering access to news content. However, it does have in-app purchases and advertisements, which may provide additional features or content.

### How can I personalize my news experience?

You can personalize your news feed by favoring topics that matter to you. The app also allows you to search for specific articles, videos, or games, and bookmark articles to read later.

### What are the digital newspaper editions?

Edition is a digital destination within the app that provides the latest news, features, and insights. It is designed to be a complete report of the day's news, compiled by editors overnight, similar to the printed newspaper.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 11.1.17 — 2026-08-13

• Support for blockquotes on articles
• Adds support for article list HTML links 
• Push notification permission request delayed to News tab
• Other minor bug fixes and performance improvements

### 11.1.15 — 2026-07-08

Adds support for Edition banner ads

### 11.1.14 — 2026-06-24

• Video enhancements including support as lead media on article pages and vertical video display
• Enabled app store rating prompts
• Support for iOS 26
• Improved Welcome screen (optimized copy and new image)
• Improved support for BeOp poll embeds
• Improved support for inline vertical images
• Updated article byline to remove the word “to”
• Added publication nameplate to Edition front pages
• Updated ‘Manage Subscription’ button in account settings to read ‘Manage In-App Purchases’
• Other bug fixes and performance enhancements

### 11.1.1 — 2026-03-04

We designed this app with you in mind — making it easier than ever to read, explore and stay connected every day.
What’s new:
• Fresh new look: A complete redesign with a clean, modern feel.
• For You Page: A personalized feed that brings the topics you love most straight to the top.
• Key Takeaways: Article summaries to help you catch the most important points at a glance.
• Dark mode: Easy on the eyes, day or night.

### 10.4.0 — 2025-10-30

This hotfix release addresses edge cases where malformed HTML inputs in Edition could cause the app to crash.

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