KATU News

KATU News is a local news station that covers various topics such as politics, sports, business, and science. The website features daily news stories with a focus on the Pacific Northwest region. The owner of the station, Armstrong Williams, has a background in conservative political commentary which may influence the coverage. Articles are generally well-written and easy to understand but can sometimes contain contradictions or deceptive practices.

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:

  • Some articles may present opinions as facts.
  • The articles sometimes use emotionally charged language and demonize certain individuals or groups.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • Some articles may contain information that could potentially benefit the company or its affiliates.
  • The website's owner, Armstrong Williams, has a history of conservative political commentary and may have personal or financial interests in the topics covered.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Articles sometimes contain contradictory statements.
  • Inconsistencies found in the presentation of some information within the article.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • Articles sometimes use misleading headlines or descriptions.
  • Occasionally, articles contain false or misleading statements.
  • Some articles may present information out of context to create a specific narrative.

Recent Articles

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Oregon Supreme Court Rules Against Republican Senators Who Boycotted Legislative Sessions

    Oregon Supreme Court Rules Against Republican Senators Who Boycotted Legislative Sessions

    Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 The Oregon Supreme Court has ruled that 10 Republican state senators cannot run for re-election after repeatedly boycotting legislative sessions. The court upheld a constitutional provision designed to penalize absent lawmakers, enforcing the rule that any legislator with more than 10 unexcused absences during a session is disqualified from holding office in the subsequent term.
  • Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 Makes Emergency Landing Due to Depressurization Incident on January 5, 2024

    Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 Makes Emergency Landing Due to Depressurization Incident on January 5, 2024

    Broke On: Saturday, 06 January 2024 Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 made an emergency landing in Oregon after experiencing a depressurization incident. Six crew members and 171 passengers were on board when it returned to Portland due to damage in a plug-like location on the fuselage shaped similar to a door but not designed for opening even when aircraft is on ground.

  • Oldest Known Black Hole Discovered by NASA's Telescopes

    Broke On: Tuesday, 07 November 2023 The black hole is believed to have formed just 470 million years after the Big Bang and is 10 times larger than the black hole in the Milky Way. The black hole's weight is estimated to be anywhere from 10 to 100% the mass of all the stars in its galaxy. Researchers believe the black hole was created when clouds of gas collapsed in one galaxy next to a galaxy with stars, which then combined to form one galaxy, with the black hole taking over.