KPTV News Team

KPTV News Team is a news site that primarily reports on local events and incidents in the Portland area. The site covers a wide range of topics including breaking news, weather updates, sports events, and educational stories. The articles often contain detailed descriptions of events and include multiple sources for information. However, there are instances of biases, contradictions, and deceptive practices present in some articles that may impact the credibility of the site.

79%

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

85%

Examples:

  • The articles contain several instances of biases. For example, the article about the missing door plug on an Alaska Airlines flight mentions several neighbors expressing fear of flying after hearing news of the missing door plug and possible impact on their homes or cars. However, there have been no reports of injuries or damage caused by this incident.
  • The author claims that NTSB believes that the missing door plug flew off over Beaverton or western Portland based on radar data, but this information was not disclosed by NTSB and it’s unclear where they got their data from. This is a lie of omission.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • There are no instances of conflicts of interest mentioned in the articles.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Another instance is the article about a child seriously injured in a dog attack in NE Portland, which does not mention any contradictions or conflicting information.
  • There are several instances of contradictions in the articles. For example, the article about the missing door plug on an Alaska Airlines flight mentions that a boy’s shirt was sucked off him out of the plane. However, this is not supported by any evidence and is likely misleading.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • Another instance is the article about a kid who had to be held in his seat by his mom during an emergency landing, but no serious injuries were reported.
  • The article about the missing door plug on an Alaska Airlines flight contains several instances of deception. For example, the author claims that 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.

Recent Articles

  • 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.
  • Upside-Down Terror: Dozens Trapped on Malfunctioning AtmosFEAR Ride at Oaks Amusement Park

    Upside-Down Terror: Dozens Trapped on Malfunctioning AtmosFEAR Ride at Oaks Amusement Park

    Broke On: Saturday, 15 June 2024 On the opening day of Portland's Oaks Amusement Park summer season, over two dozen people were left suspended upside down for 30 minutes when the AtmosFEAR ride malfunctioned. Graduates Daniel Allen and Jordan Harding were among those trapped. Fire departments responded promptly, and engineers managed to lower the ride before a high-angle rescue was necessary. One rider with pre-existing medical conditions was hospitalized, while others were evaluated and released. The cause of the malfunction is under investigation.
  • Rodeo Bull Escapes, Injures Three at Sisters Rodeo in Oregon

    Rodeo Bull Escapes, Injures Three at Sisters Rodeo in Oregon

    Broke On: Saturday, 08 June 2024 During Lee Greenwood's performance at the Sisters Rodeo in Oregon on June 8, 2024, a bull named Party Bus escaped from the arena and charged through a concession area and parking lot, injuring at least three individuals. Two were hospitalized while another deputy sustained minor injuries. The bull jumped over a fence and tossed people in its path before being captured by rodeo staff.
  • Man Found Guilty of Stabbing Off-Duty Vancouver Police Officer in Deadly Altercation

    Man Found Guilty of Stabbing Off-Duty Vancouver Police Officer in Deadly Altercation

    Broke On: Saturday, 29 January 2022 On January 29, 2022, Julio Segura was found guilty of murdering off-duty Vancouver police officer Donald Sahota during a struggle at his home in Battle Ground. Segura had robbed a gas station earlier that day and led deputies on a chase before stabbing Sahota three times during an altercation. Deputies mistakenly shot and killed Sahota upon arrival, leading to concerns about officer-involved shootings and the need for more training. Segura was charged with multiple crimes, including first-degree murder, and will be sentenced on June 27.
  • 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.
  • Former Police Officer Elias Huizar Charged with Child Rape: Two Women Killed, 1-Year-Old Boy Abducted in West Richland

    Former Police Officer Elias Huizar Charged with Child Rape: Two Women Killed, 1-Year-Old Boy Abducted in West Richland

    Broke On: Tuesday, 23 April 2024 Former police officer Elias Huizar, charged with child rape and considered armed and dangerous, killed two women in West Richland, Washington on April 23rd. He abducted his 1-year-old son Roman during the incident and is believed to be fleeing to Mexico. An Amber Alert has been issued for Roman, while police urgently search for Elias. He has a history of criminal charges including rape in the second degree and furnishing alcohol for minors.
  • 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 Experiences Sudden Depressurization Due to Failed Door Plug on Boeing 737 MAX 9, Prompting Emergency Landing and Groundings of Similar Planes

    Alaska Airlines Flight Experiences Sudden Depressurization Due to Failed Door Plug on Boeing 737 MAX 9, Prompting Emergency Landing and Groundings of Similar Planes

    Broke On: Monday, 08 January 2024 An Alaska Airlines flight from Portland to Ontario experienced a sudden depressurization and had to make an emergency landing due to the failure of a door plug on the aircraft's fuselage. No passengers were seated directly next to the section that blew off, but many described hearing a loud roar of wind and feeling disoriented during the event. The FAA ordered all Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes with the same part for inspection after this incident occurred.
  • 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.