FOX 12

FOX 12 Oregon is anchored and reported by Bonnie Silkman. She was born and raised in Farmington, Maine, and graduated from Keene State College in New Hampshire with a degree in Broadcasting & Communications. After working as a weekend anchor and weekday reporter in Colorado, she moved to Colorado Springs to continue her career. Her reporting experience includes covering harsh weather conditions, major flooding, homeless issues, and developing investigative reporting skills. Bonnie is passionate about story-telling and helping the local community through her reports. When not working, she enjoys exploring Portland's food scene, skiing, hiking in the Gorge or looking for good camping spots while discovering the Pacific Northwest.

Biography:  https://www.kptv.com/authors/bonnie-silkman/

72%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

75%

Examples:

  • However, there are instances where the author does not provide all relevant information, potentially omitting context that could impact readers' understanding.
  • The author provides balanced reporting with no clear biases.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • However, the author does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may impact their reporting.
  • There are no clear conflicts of interest identified in the articles.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Another article reports a section of a plane blew out mid-air and made an emergency landing at Portland International Airport without providing any photos or videos to support this claim.
  • In one article, the author contradicts themselves by stating that Nike is one of the Pacific Northwest's largest employers while also mentioning Nike laid off 2% of its workforce.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author claims a large section of the aircraft blew out mid-air and made an emergency landing at Portland International Airport without providing any photos or videos to support this claim.
  • The author uses sensational language to grab readers' attention in some headlines.

Recent Articles

Thousands Exposed to Infectious Diseases: Oregon and Southwest Washington Physician Disregarded Infection Control Practices at Multiple Hospitals

Thousands Exposed to Infectious Diseases: Oregon and Southwest Washington Physician Disregarded Infection Control Practices at Multiple Hospitals

Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024 A physician who disregarded infection control practices between 2017 and 2023 at multiple hospitals in Oregon and Southwest Washington may have exposed thousands of patients to infectious diseases including hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV. The affected hospitals include Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center, Providence Portland Medical Center, and Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center. Patients are being notified for a free blood test and further steps if needed.
Two Unvaccinated Individuals Contract Measles in Oregon: Potential Exposure Sites Identified

Two Unvaccinated Individuals Contract Measles in Oregon: Potential Exposure Sites Identified

Broke On: Tuesday, 11 June 2024 Two unvaccinated individuals in Clackamas County, Oregon, have confirmed measles cases. Potential exposure sites include OHSU Immediate Care Richmond Clinic and OHSU Hospital Emergency Department on specific dates. Measles is a contagious disease with symptoms including fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and rash. Those at highest risk include unvaccinated pregnant people, infants under 1 year old, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Oregon had zero confirmed measles cases before these recent developments.
NASA's Artemis I Mission Brings Lunar Seeds to Two US Schools for Planting: A New Symbol of Exploration and Inspiration

NASA's Artemis I Mission Brings Lunar Seeds to Two US Schools for Planting: A New Symbol of Exploration and Inspiration

Broke On: Friday, 26 April 2024 NASA's Artemis I mission brought lunar seeds to Earth, and Tamarack Elementary School in Hillsboro, Oregon, and White Oak High School in North Carolina received the unique opportunity to plant them. Students at Tamarack planted a sycamore tree on April 26, 2024, while White Oak received their seedling from astronaut Christina Koch. NASA carefully selected organizations across the US to receive 'Moon Trees' for community planting, focusing on educational opportunities and care for various tree species.
Two Women Kidnapped in Hillsboro, Oregon: Community on Edge After Doorbell Cameras Capture Disturbing Incidents

Two Women Kidnapped in Hillsboro, Oregon: Community on Edge After Doorbell Cameras Capture Disturbing Incidents

Broke On: Sunday, 21 April 2024 In Hillsboro, Oregon on April 21, 2024, two women were kidnapped within hours of each other. The first incident was captured on doorbell footage showing a woman begging for help before being taken. The second incident also involved a doorbell camera recording of a woman screaming as she was taken away in a white pickup truck. Police arrested the suspects and charged them with kidnapping, while both women are reportedly safe. The incidents highlight the importance of community vigilance and responsible use of security systems.
Nike Announces Layoffs of 2% Workforce Amid Growing Interest in Sport, Health and Wellness

Nike Announces Layoffs of 2% Workforce Amid Growing Interest in Sport, Health and Wellness

Broke On: Saturday, 17 February 2024 Nike announced on February 15th that it will be laying off approximately 2% of its workforce, impacting around 1,674 jobs worldwide. The company's CEO John Donahoe stated that these cuts were necessary to right-size their organization for growth opportunities as interest in sport, health, and wellness have never been stronger.
Alaska Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Midair Pressure Problem Causes Fuselage Blowout During Takeoff, Several Passengers Report Minor Injuries

Alaska Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Midair Pressure Problem Causes Fuselage Blowout During Takeoff, Several Passengers Report Minor Injuries

Broke On: Saturday, 06 January 2024 An Alaska Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Portland International Airport after experiencing a midair pressure problem that caused a chunk of the fuselage to blow out. Several people on board reported minor injuries, including one passenger who lost his shirt due to violent depressurization.

Six-Year-Old Boy Fatally Attacked by Dogs in Northeast Portland

Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023
    A six-year-old boy was fatally attacked by two Great Dane-Mastiff mixes in Northeast Portland. The caretaker of the boy, who owned the dogs, was also injured in the attack. The dogs are now in the custody of Multnomah County Animal Services. The incident is being investigated by the Portland Police Bureau Child Abuse Team and Homicide Unit.

    Portland Public Schools Close Due to First Teacher Strike in District History

    Broke On: Wednesday, 01 November 2023 This is the first teacher strike in Portland Public Schools' history. The strike was triggered by concerns over large class sizes, salaries not keeping pace with inflation, and a lack of resources. The teachers' union has proposed a roughly 20% salary increase over three years, more planning time for teachers, and lower class size caps. The district argues that these proposals would lead to significant additional spending and potential staffing cuts.