Khon2

Khon2.com is a news website that primarily covers local news in Hawaii, including events, weather updates, and sports. The site also features national and international news stories with a focus on their impact on the Hawaiian community. The reporting often includes primary sources and timely information for breaking news events. However, there are instances of biased language, contradictory information, conflicts of interest, and deceptive practices in some articles.

62%

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 sometimes contain biased language, particularly when reporting on local issues or individuals with notable backgrounds.

Conflicts of Interest

55%

Examples:

  • The website occasionally covers stories that may have a conflict of interest for the publication, such as reporting on events related to the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency during a disaster.

Contradictions

80%

Examples:

  • Some articles report contradictory information regarding the reasons for closures or events, such as the 'Portal' installations in NYC and Dublin.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • There are occasional instances of deceptive practices, such as exaggerating the chaos at Kahului Airport.

Recent Articles

  • Inappropriate Behavior Forces Temporary Shutdown of Portal Installations in New York City and Dublin

    Inappropriate Behavior Forces Temporary Shutdown of Portal Installations in New York City and Dublin

    Broke On: Tuesday, 14 May 2024 Two Portal installations in New York City and Dublin have been temporarily shut down due to instances of inappropriate behavior, including flashing and offensive images on livestreams. The interactive public art installations, which encourage global interconnectedness, are currently under investigation for technical solutions to prevent future incidents.
  • Heavy Rain on Kauai: An Emergency Proclamation and the Impact on Infrastructure

    Heavy Rain on Kauai: An Emergency Proclamation and the Impact on Infrastructure

    Broke On: Saturday, 13 April 2024 Hawaii's Acting Mayor Reiko Matsuyama has signed an emergency proclamation to provide relief for disaster damages and losses caused by heavy rain on Kauai. This article discusses the impact of these rains on infrastructure such as roads and bridges.
  • Six Injured in Hard Landing of American Airlines Flight 271 at Kahului Airport in Hawaii

    Six Injured in Hard Landing of American Airlines Flight 271 at Kahului Airport in Hawaii

    Broke On: Tuesday, 30 January 2024 On January 28th, American Airlines Flight 271 from LAX to OGG made a hard landing at Kahului Airport in Hawaii. Six people were injured during the incident: one passenger and five flight attendants. All of those injured were transported to a hospital but later released. There were 167 customers and seven crew members on board.
  • Missing Person Found Dead In Berkeley; Boyfriend Arrested For Murder

    Missing Person Found Dead In Berkeley; Boyfriend Arrested For Murder

    Broke On: Friday, 05 January 2024
      Missing person found dead in Berkeley Boyfriend arrested for murder of missing woman Body discovered near University Avenue and Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley, California.