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Tri-City Herald: WA Local News

Tri-City Herald: WA Local News

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 8, 2012
  • July 8, 2026

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The McClatchy Company
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Access daily local news, investigative reporting, and national headlines. Watch live video coverage of news and sports, and enjoy personalized content feeds. Stay informed with features like AI-generated summaries and digital newspaper editions.

✓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
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Tri. Based on 863 reviews and a 4.2/5 average, it highlights the 3 positives and 15 negatives reviewers mention most about this News app.

Positive things

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

Negative things

  • 🐛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  • 📊Outdated and sparse content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
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What's New in Tri

11.1.15

July 8, 2026

Adds support for Edition banner ads

Subscription plans

Annual Subscription

Annual Subscription

$159.991 Year
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User reviews

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Won’t work on my IPad Mini 4

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
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Response from developer

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

Does not load on older lPad

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.
Bob Richland WABob Richland WA

One big bug

Half the stories refuse to load. Why am I paying for news I can’t read?
DMH61DMH61

Terrible App, subscription is a waste of money

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.
ThatSarThereThatSarThere

Response from developer

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

App stinks.

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.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

15 issues

App crashes after reading 2-3 articles

Bug

Stories fail to load or display

Bug

Text disappears while reading articles

Bug

App crashes when exiting stories

Bug

Security certificate errors on launch

Bug

Login page not accessible in app

Bug

Paywall blocks paid subscribers

Bug

Ads appear despite paid subscription

Bug

Slow loading and performance issues

Bug

Blurry text on iPad after updates

Bug

News feeds on home tab don't load

Bug

E-edition missing graphics and front page images

Bug

Download stuck and cannot be removed

Bug

Incompatibility with older iOS versions

Bug

Support link goes nowhere

Bug
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Requested Features

12 requests

Restore traditional newspaper format view

Feature

Add search functionality

Feature

Implement full-screen e-edition on iPad

Feature

Bring back article sharing capabilities

Feature

Add comics and Dear Abby sections

Feature

Include TV listings and sports schedules

Feature

Create iPad-specific app version

Feature

Add comment section on articles

Feature

Implement pinch-to-zoom functionality

Feature

Reduce app storage footprint

Feature

Improve content update frequency

Feature

Add offline reading capability

Feature

FAQ

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.