Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB)

Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) is a news source that provides coverage of various topics including politics, education, health and technology in Oregon and the surrounding region. The site features articles written by a team of journalists who aim to deliver accurate and informative content to its readers. OPB also includes an About Us section which provides information about the organization's mission, staff and history.

76%

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 articles provided show no clear biases.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • There is one example of a conflict of interest where the author quotes Kotek as saying that she will review a bill only after it reaches her desk but does not provide any evidence or context for this statement. It is unclear whether Kotek's office had already reviewed HB 4002 before announcing its support for it, and if so, what factors influenced their decision to sign the legislation.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • There is one example of a contradiction in an article where the author states that Intel will be spending and federal investments by Intel will expand and modernize its technology development facilities in Hillsboro, supporting the development and production of future process nodes. This contradicts the title of the article which suggests an investment announcement but does not mention any specifics about what Intel plans to invest in.

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • The article presents statistics from the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission as evidence of disproportionate impacts on communities of color but does not provide any context or explanation for these figures. It is unclear whether these statistics are accurate or representative of broader trends in drug enforcement and treatment policies.
  • The author quotes Kotek as saying that she will review a bill only after it reaches her desk but does not provide any evidence or context for this statement. It is unclear whether Kotek's office had already reviewed HB 4002 before announcing its support for it, and if so, what factors influenced their decision to sign the legislation.
  • There is one example of deception where the title of the article is deceptive as it suggests an investment announcement but does not mention any specifics about what Intel plans to invest in.

Recent Articles

  • 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.