Stay informed with the Raleigh News & Observer app—local news, sports, weather, and breaking alerts. Download now for real-time updates! The N&O app brings the latest news from Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the greater Triangle area directly to your smartphone.
Designed for readers who want fast, accurate, and comprehensive reporting, the N&O app delivers both local and national news with the convenience of a fully mobile experience. With multimedia content, including photos, videos, and editorials, the app provides a complete news experience in the palm of your hand.
Breaking News Alerts & Real-Time Updates
Receive instant notifications for breaking news and important developments in the Triangle area. The app ensures users are always up to date on major events, emergencies, and timely stories as they unfold.
Local News & Sports Coverage
Stay informed about the topics that matter in your community. From city government and schools to local sports and community events, the N&O app provides comprehensive coverage tailored to the Triangle region.
Stunning Photos & Videos
Experience news visually with high-quality photos and videos. From community stories to major events, the multimedia content captures the essence of the story and brings events to life.
Opinions, Editorials & Columns
Access the perspectives and insights of the Raleigh News & Observer’s trusted editorial team. Explore opinions, columns, and analyses on local and national topics to stay informed and engaged.
Sharing Capabilities
Easily share articles, photo galleries, and videos with friends and family through Facebook, Twitter, or email. Stay connected and discuss important news with your community.
Edition: Digital Newspaper Experience
The Edition feature offers a complete digital version of the newspaper, providing the same depth and structure as the print edition. Curated overnight by editors, Edition gives readers a full overview of the day’s most important news, features, and insights.
FAQs
1. How do I receive breaking news alerts from the N&O app?
Enable push notifications within the app to get instant updates on major stories and local events.
2. What areas does the app cover?
The app provides news coverage for Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the greater Triangle area of North Carolina.
3. Can I view multimedia content in the app?
Yes, the app includes high-quality photos, videos, and galleries of news events and community stories.
4. Are opinions and editorials available?
Absolutely. Users can access columns, editorials, and opinion pieces from the N&O editorial team.
5. What is the Edition feature?
Edition is a digital version of the newspaper, offering a full daily report of news, features, and insights compiled by editors overnight.
Version History
v10.2.66—3 Nov, 2025
• Enhanced login experience: This release includes an update to Auth0, our user-facing login and identity management platform, that simplifies account sign-in for readers and adds support for biometric authentication.
• Redesigned “My Topics” selector: The revamped option screen aims to simplify app personalization.
v10.2.64—16 Sep, 2025
• Viafoura commenting integration: This new feature allows credentialed users to comment on stories. Comments are synchronized between the app and the web, providing a seamless experience across platforms.
• Edition download enhancements: Readers have the option to download an Edition issue while reading and double page viewing option for print replicas.
• Improved app stability: General improvements have been made to reduce crashes and enhance performance during common user actions.
v10.2.63—6 May, 2025
This hotfix release includes additional sign-in logic improvements for subscribers.
