KING 5 News

KING 5 Media Group is the largest media company in the Pacific Northwest, consisting of multiple broadcast and digital properties. It has a strong tradition of quality local programming and has won several prestigious awards for its journalism. The articles provided by KING 5 cover various topics such as crime, health, politics, weather, and science. While there is some evidence of contradictions and deceptiveness in the articles, overall the reporting appears to be accurate and trustworthy.

84%

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

100%

Examples:

  • KING 5 has a strong tradition of quality local programming and has won several prestigious awards for its journalism.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • There is no clear evidence of conflicts of interest in the articles provided.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article about La Niña's impact on the Pacific Northwest mentions that El Niño is associated with greater chances of warmer and drier weather in the Pacific Northwest, while another article states that El Niño is correlated with greater chances of wetter and colder conditions.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • The article about the Northern Lights uses emotional manipulation and misleading information to create a sense of disappointment for potential viewers who might have hoped for a better opportunity to see the phenomenon.

Recent Articles

  • Seattle's 'Belltown Hellcat': Man Faces Reckless Driving and Stalking Charges in Court

    Seattle's 'Belltown Hellcat': Man Faces Reckless Driving and Stalking Charges in Court

    Broke On: Monday, 29 July 2024 Seattle's 'Belltown Hellcat', Miles Hudson, faced a contentious court hearing on July 29, 2024, for reckless driving and stalking allegations. Despite religious attire and denial of release due to past domestic violence arrest, Hudson was ordered not to drive or post online. Known for his souped-up Dodge Charger Hellcat SRT causing disturbance with excessive noise, Hudson also faced accusations of stalking an ex-girlfriend and harassment.
  • Detecting and Preventing Skin Cancer: Understanding the ABCDE Criteria, Risks, and Treatments

    Detecting and Preventing Skin Cancer: Understanding the ABCDE Criteria, Risks, and Treatments

    Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024 Skin cancer, affecting millions in the US, includes melanoma and non-melanoma types. Melanoma is less common but more dangerous, with increased risk for those with light skin or intense sun exposure. Non-melanomas like basal cell and squamous cell cancers are prevalent on sun-exposed areas. Skin cancer rates have surged by 120% since 1999, with Washington among the top states for cases in 2020. Early detection through self-exams and professional check-ups is crucial for effective treatment, such as Mohs surgery.
  • President Biden's Seattle Visit: Local Leaders Welcome Him for Campaign Events, Temporary Flight Restriction and Road Closures Enforced

    President Biden's Seattle Visit: Local Leaders Welcome Him for Campaign Events, Temporary Flight Restriction and Road Closures Enforced

    Broke On: Friday, 10 May 2024 President Joe Biden visited Seattle on May 10-11, 2024 for campaign events. Local leaders welcomed him, including Gov. Jay Inslee and Rep. Pramila Jayapal. Biden attended receptions in Seattle and Medina, causing temporary flight restrictions and road closures at SEA Airport. SPU contractors performed pavement restoration on Sylvan Way SW during his visit, closing the road temporarily. The West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day took place concurrently with over 500 locations.
  • Severe Solar Storm Causes Aurora Borealis Sightings in Unusual Locations

    Severe Solar Storm Causes Aurora Borealis Sightings in Unusual Locations

    Broke On: Tuesday, 26 March 2024 A severe solar storm caused the aurora borealis to be visible as far south as northern Illinois and central Iowa on Sunday.
  • Understanding El Niño and La Niña: Climate Patterns Explained

    Understanding El Niño and La Niña: Climate Patterns Explained

    Broke On: Saturday, 10 February 2024 El Niño causes warmer winter temperatures in the northern US and wetter-than-average winters in the South. La Niña follows strong El Nino events about 60% of the time.

  • 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.