KIRO 7 News

KIRO 7 News is a local news station that covers a variety of topics including breaking news, weather, sports, and entertainment. The site features live streaming options and interactive tools such as a traffic map and weather radar. KIRO 7 also has a strong focus on community involvement with sections dedicated to local jobs, back to school resources, and events like Seattle Pride. The reporting is primarily local with some national and international news included. Topics covered in the articles include local incidents (such as accidents, crime, and public health alerts), transportation issues (like delays in Boeing's production), celebrity news (such as People's Sexiest Man Alive), and major events like Seattle Seahawks games. Some articles contain contradictions, biases, conflicts of interest or deceptive practices.

78%

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

95%

Examples:

  • Biases found in some articles.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • Conflicts of interest found in some articles.

Contradictions

88%

Examples:

  • Contradictions found in some articles.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • Deceptive practices found in some articles.

Recent Articles

  • Potential Measles Exposure at Seattle-Tacoma Airport: Check Vaccination Status and Symptoms if You Were There on May 10 or 11

    Potential Measles Exposure at Seattle-Tacoma Airport: Check Vaccination Status and Symptoms if You Were There on May 10 or 11

    Broke On: Friday, 10 May 2024 An individual with a confirmed case of measles potentially exposed others at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, raising concerns in the Pacific Northwest. Public health officials urge travelers to check their vaccination status and seek medical attention if symptoms develop. Over 140 measles cases have been reported in the US this year, emphasizing the importance of vaccination for prevention.
  • Revolutionizing Transportation: The Long-Awaited Eastside Light Rail Line Opens in Bellevue and Redmond

    Revolutionizing Transportation: The Long-Awaited Eastside Light Rail Line Opens in Bellevue and Redmond

    Broke On: Saturday, 27 April 2024 The long-awaited Eastside Light Rail Line, connecting South Bellevue and Redmond Technology Station, opened on April 27, 2024. The first segment of the 6.6-mile line includes eight stations with frequent service. Multiple contractors worked on different segments of the line over a decade-long construction process. The area around the stations has seen significant development, including new apartments and retail spaces like Esterra Park in Redmond.
  • Cyclists Attacked by Cougar on Tokul Creek Trail in Washington State

    Cyclists Attacked by Cougar on Tokul Creek Trail in Washington State

    Broke On: Sunday, 18 February 2024 On February 18th, a group of five cyclists were attacked by a cougar while riding on the Tokul Creek trail in Washington State. One received injuries and was hospitalized with non-life-threatening wounds. The other four managed to hold off the animal until authorities arrived, who removed one subadult cougar before searching for more but found none.
  • Boeing to rework 50 planes due to design flaw in 737 Max jets production

    Boeing to rework 50 planes due to design flaw in 737 Max jets production

    Broke On: Monday, 05 February 2024 Boeing faces new problem with 737 Max jets, must rework 50 planes after internal memo reveals holes not drilled to spec. The issue is linked to the design flaw that caused two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019, killing 346 people.

  • Patrick Dempsey Crowned People's 2023 'Sexiest Man Alive'

    Broke On: Wednesday, 08 November 2023 Patrick Dempsey has been named People's 2023 'Sexiest Man Alive'. Dempsey is known for his role in 'Grey's Anatomy' and is set to appear in the upcoming film 'Ferrari'. He is also a race car driver and part of the Wright Motorsports racing team. Dempsey founded the Dempsey Center, a Maine-based organization providing care and resources for cancer patients.

  • Pedestrian Killed, Several Injured as Bus Crashes into Building in Seattle

    Broke On: Sunday, 05 November 2023
      A pedestrian was killed when a bus crashed into a building in Seattle's Belltown area. The incident occurred when a red sedan collided with the bus. The driver of the sedan is in critical condition and is being evaluated for signs of impairment. Eleven passengers on the bus sustained minor injuries. The part of the building hit by the bus was vacant at the time of the incident.