KGW NewsChannel 8

KGW NewsChannel 8 is a local news station serving Oregon and Southwest Washington. The station covers a variety of topics including crime, business, health, science, and weather. The reporting appears to be neutral with no evidence of conflicts of interest or deceptiveness. However, there are instances where the reporting contains unsupported claims and lacks necessary evidence or statistics.

90%

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 is known for its high journalistic standards. It strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. It has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

98%

Examples:

  • KGW appears to have a neutral reporting stance.

Conflicts of Interest

98%

Examples:

  • There is no evidence of conflicts of interest in KGW's reporting.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • The article about Nike's layoffs mentions claims that are not supported by evidence or statistics.
  • The article about the International Space Station does not mention any contradictions.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The article about Nike's layoffs contains unsupported claims.
  • The article about the International Space Station does not mention any deceptions.

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • International Space Station Celebrates 25 Years of Global Cooperation and Research

    Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023 The International Space Station (ISS) marked its 25th anniversary on December 6, 2023. The ISS has been home to astronauts from 21 countries and has been continuously inhabited for 23 years. The ISS has facilitated over 3,300 research and educational investigations from 108 countries and areas. Plans are underway to operate the ISS until at least 2030.

  • Six-Year-Old Boy Fatally Attacked by Dogs in Northeast Portland

    Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023
      A six-year-old boy was fatally attacked by two Great Dane-Mastiff mixes in Northeast Portland. The caretaker of the boy, who owned the dogs, was also injured in the attack. The dogs are now in the custody of Multnomah County Animal Services. The incident is being investigated by the Portland Police Bureau Child Abuse Team and Homicide Unit.

    • Atmospheric River Brings Heavy Rainfall and Flood Risks to Pacific Northwest

      Broke On: Sunday, 03 December 2023
        Cities such as Portland, Eugene, and Seattle are at risk for up to 12 inches of rain due to an atmospheric river. A Flood Watch has been issued for areas west of the Cascades in western Oregon and Washington due to the heavy rainfall. The Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes rates this atmospheric river as a Level 4, the second-highest level of intensity.