Fact-Checking Policy
Last Updated: September 30, 2026
HillsNews aims to publish information that is accurate, appropriately sourced, and presented with relevant context.
Verification
Depending on the nature of a story, our editorial process may involve checking information against:
- Official government sources
- Public records
- Court documents
- Company statements
- Official organizational statements
- Interviews
- Direct communications
- Reputable news organizations
- Research reports
- Other credible sources
Claims and Allegations
Claims made by individuals, organizations, political actors, companies, or other sources should be attributed appropriately.
HillsNews aims to distinguish between:
- Confirmed facts
- Statements made by sources
- Allegations
- Opinions
- Analysis
- Developing information
Quotes
We aim to accurately represent quotations and attribute them to the appropriate speaker or source.
Where quotations are obtained from official statements, interviews, public events, or other published material, the source may be identified.
Statistics and Data
When reporting statistics, figures, financial information, polling information, or other data, HillsNews aims to identify the relevant source and provide sufficient context.
Developing Stories
During breaking news situations, information may initially be incomplete.
When necessary, stories may be updated as more reliable information becomes available.
Corrections
When a significant factual error is discovered, HillsNews may correct the article in accordance with our Corrections Policy.