Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB)

Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) is a nonprofit news organization covering news, politics, education, health care, and culture in Oregon. The articles provided show minimal instances of biases and contradictions with a focus on local topics such as heat waves, homelessness rules, shellfish harvesting closures and political races. There is one instance of potential conflict of interest and deceptiveness in the articles analyzed. OPB's reporting covers a range of primary topics including healthcare, politics, education, environment and technology.

80%

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 news site 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 its reporting.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • The biases found in the articles are minimal and do not significantly impact the credibility of Oregon Public Broadcasting.

Conflicts of Interest

62%

Examples:

  • The article about drug decriminalization mentions the governor's personal beliefs as a factor in her decision, which could be seen as a conflict of interest.
  • There is a potential conflict of interest mentioned in an article about Intel's investment in Oregon.

Contradictions

88%

Examples:

  • An article about drug decriminalization mentions statistics without providing context for their significance.
  • There is a minor contradiction in an article regarding Intel's investment in Oregon.

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • An article title is deceptive in its portrayal of Intel's investment.
  • The article about drug decriminalization implies that the decision was made solely by the governor without considering scientific evidence or expert recommendations.

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.
  • New Discovery: Massive Intermediate-Mass Black Hole Identified in Omega Centauri Star Cluster by Astronomers using Hubble Space Telescope Data

    New Discovery: Massive Intermediate-Mass Black Hole Identified in Omega Centauri Star Cluster by Astronomers using Hubble Space Telescope Data

    Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024 Astronomers using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope discovered an intermediate-mass black hole (IMBH) in the star cluster Omega Centauri, with a mass of at least 8,200 Suns. They identified it by analyzing seven stars with unusually high velocities in the cluster's core. This rare find challenges previous beliefs about IMBH scarcity and sheds light on their formation and growth.
  • Historic Heat Wave: Western US Breaks Temperature Records, Death Valley Hits 127°F (53.8°C)

    Historic Heat Wave: Western US Breaks Temperature Records, Death Valley Hits 127°F (53.8°C)

    Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024 A historic heat wave sets new temperature records in the western US, with Death Valley reaching 127°F (53.8°C), and excessive heat warnings issued for Oregon, California, Nevada, and Washington. The prolonged heatwave is caused by a high pressure system and could last until mid-August, increasing risks of illnesses, power grid tests, and wildfires. Stay safe by drinking water, avoiding sunshine, checking on elderly or sick neighbors.
  • Supreme Court Allows Cities to Enforce Homelessness Bans: A Landmark Decision Sparks Controversy

    Supreme Court Allows Cities to Enforce Homelessness Bans: A Landmark Decision Sparks Controversy

    Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 28, 2024, that cities can enforce bans on unsheltered homelessness in public spaces, a decision supported by six conservative justices. The ruling has sparked mixed reactions across the United States and is expected to impact outdoor camping policies across the Western U.S.
  • FDA Warns Against Eating Shellfish from Oregon and Washington Due to Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning and Domoic Acid

    FDA Warns Against Eating Shellfish from Oregon and Washington Due to Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning and Domoic Acid

    Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024 The FDA warns against consuming shellfish from Oregon and Washington due to high levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) and domoic acid. At least 31 people have been sickened by PSP since May 2023, causing symptoms like numbness, vomiting, and irregular heartbeat. The closures affect oysters and bay clams from Netarts and Tillamook bays in Oregon and shellfish from Willapa Bay in Washington. The Pacific Northwest's shellfish industry generates $270 million annually but faces significant economic consequences due to these closures.
  • Nathan Vasquez Leads in Multnomah County DA Race: Tough on Crime and Connecting People to Treatment vs. Oklahoma's Controversial Immigration Law

    Nathan Vasquez Leads in Multnomah County DA Race: Tough on Crime and Connecting People to Treatment vs. Oklahoma's Controversial Immigration Law

    Broke On: Tuesday, 21 May 2024 In the Multnomah County District Attorney race, Nathan Vasquez leads with over 55% of the votes, having received 64,175 votes. He is a senior deputy district attorney and focuses on traditional 'tough on crime' policies. Meanwhile, Oklahoma faces a lawsuit from the US Department of Justice to block a law criminalizing living in the state without legal immigration status. Governor Kevin Stitt defends the bill as necessary due to border security failures, while AG Gentner Drummond calls the DOJ's argument 'dubious at best'. Vasquez spoke to supporters in Portland, expressing his commitment to ending open-air drug use.
  • Intel to Invest $100 Billion in U.S. Chipmaking with $8.5 Billion Subsidy from CHIPS and Science Act of 2022

    Intel to Invest $100 Billion in U.S. Chipmaking with $8.5 Billion Subsidy from CHIPS and Science Act of 2022

    Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024 Intel receives $8.5 billion in subsidies from the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 to expand its chipmaking capacity, creating approximately 30,000 jobs nationwide.
  • Oregon Reinstates Criminal Penalties for Drug Possession, Overwhelming Support from Democrats and Republicans in the Legislative Session.

    Oregon Reinstates Criminal Penalties for Drug Possession, Overwhelming Support from Democrats and Republicans in the Legislative Session.

    Broke On: Tuesday, 12 March 2024 Oregon has reversed course and reinstated criminal penalties for drug possession, making it the first state in the country to do so. Governor Tina Kotek announced that House Bill 4002 would make possessing small amounts of hard drugs such as cocaine and fentanyl a criminal offense once again. The bill received overwhelming support from Democrats and Republicans in the legislative session.
  • The Surprising Importance of the Appendix: Supporting Immune System and Gut Health

    The Surprising Importance of the Appendix: Supporting Immune System and Gut Health

    Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 The appendix is not useless as it supports the immune system by fighting off bad things in the gut and concentrating immune tissue. It also serves as a safe reservoir for beneficial gut bacteria during gastrointestinal distress, helping repopulate good bacteria throughout the rest of the gut.