Michaela Bourgeois

Michaela Bourgeois is a news reporter who joined KOIN 6 News as a Digital Content Producer in 2021. She covers various beats including political reporting and has shown a passion for it. Michaela graduated from the University of Oregon with degrees in journalism and cinema studies, as well as a minor in political science. After college, she interned for the United States Senate. In her free time, she enjoys attending sports games, traveling, and trying out new food and coffee spots.

Biography:  https://www.koin.com/author/michaela-bourgeois/

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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 is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

  • Michaela Bourgeois appears to report news objectively without any clear signs of personal or institutional bias.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest have been identified in Michaela Bourgeois's reporting.

Contradictions

67%

Examples:

  • However, there is a 770% increase in pertussis cases in Oregon reported by Bourgeois which was later replicated by other sources.
  • There are no major contradictions found in Michaela Bourgeois's reporting.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • There are no instances of deception found in Michaela Bourgeois's reporting.

Recent Articles

Whooping Cough Surges in US: Over 4,800 Cases Reported in Mid-2024 - A Triple Increase from Last Year

Whooping Cough Surges in US: Over 4,800 Cases Reported in Mid-2024 - A Triple Increase from Last Year

Broke On: Thursday, 06 June 2024 Whooping cough cases in the US surged by nearly three times in 2024, with over 4,800 reported cases as of mid-June. Oregon and Washington saw the most significant increases. The reasons for this surge are unclear but may be linked to decreased vaccination rates and COVID-19 pandemic disruptions. Health officials urge everyone to stay up-to-date on vaccinations, particularly pregnant women, and encourage good hygiene practices to prevent spread.

Off-Duty Alaska Airlines Pilot Indicted on 84 Charges for Attempted Engine Shutdown Mid-Flight

Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023 Joseph David Emerson, an off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot, has been indicted on 84 charges, including one count of endangering an aircraft and 83 counts of recklessly endangering another person. Emerson allegedly attempted to shut down the plane's engines mid-flight on a Horizon Air flight from Everett, Washington to San Francisco in October. Emerson was seen throwing his headset and grabbing the plane's engine shut-off handles, and also tried to activate the plane's emergency fire suppression system. Emerson attempted to open an emergency exit door while in handcuffs. Emerson claimed that he thought he was dreaming and was trying to wake up, and had been struggling with depression and had taken psychedelic mushrooms.

Shortage of New RSV Vaccine for Infants Amid High Demand

Broke On: Thursday, 09 November 2023 The monoclonal antibody, nirsevimab, marketed under the brand name Beyfortus, has seen a limited supply since its release in the fall due to an underestimation of demand. The CDC has issued interim guidance to help pediatricians allocate the limited supply, recommending that doctors only administer the vaccine to their most vulnerable patients. The distribution of the vaccine has been slowed down by the high cost and bureaucratic obstacles in Medicaid's vaccine allocation system.