KATH – Juneau – Bias and Credibility

KATH - Juneau - Least Biased - Credible - ReliableFactual Reporting: High - Credible - Reliable


LEAST BIASED

These sources have minimal bias and use very few loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes).  The reporting is factual and usually sourced.  These are the most credible media sources. See all Least Biased Sources.

  • Overall, we rate KATH – Juneau Least Biased based on minimally loaded language and minimal editorializing. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: TV Station
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

Founded in 1990 and a CBS-affiliated television station, KATH – Juneau serves Juneau, Alaska, and the surrounding area. Alaskasnewssource.com is the associated website for the TV news station that provides local and national news and sports, weather, traffic, and entertainment.

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Funded by / Ownership

KATH – Juneau is owned by Gray Television, which operates 145 stations across the USA. Sponsored content and advertising generate revenue.

Analysis / Bias

In review, KATH – Juneau provides news coverage for Juneau, Alaska, and the surrounding areas. Local news is covered through reporters with minimal bias and often has video provided by the TV station: Missing 85-year-old blind woman who was inside stolen vehicle found safe. The national news is provided through other Gray Television affiliates as well as the Associated Press. International news generally comes from CNN and the Associated Press.

Editorially, KATH – Juneau does not offer an opinion page. In general, they report news factually and with minimal bias.



Failed Fact Checks

  • None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate KATH – Juneau Least Biased based on minimally loaded language and minimal editorializing. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record. (D. Van Zandt 09/17/2021)

Source: https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/

Last Updated on May 26, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check


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