LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate KCPQ – Fox 13 – Seattle as Least Biased based on balanced story selection and minimal editorial content. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-0.6)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: TV Station
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Launched in 1953, KCPQ – Fox 13 – Seattle is a Fox-owned-and-operated television station licensed to Tacoma, Washington, United States. fox13seattle.com is the associated website covering news, sports, crime, and weather for the Seattle area.
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Funded by / Ownership
KCPQ – Fox 13 – Seattle is owned by Fox Television Stations, a subsidiary of Fox Corporation and, in turn, owned by Rupert Murdoch. Fox Corporation owns 30 Fox Television Stations. Revenue is derived through advertising and sponsored content.
Analysis / Bias
In review, KCPQ – Fox 13 – Seattle reports the Seattle area’s news, sports, crime, and weather. Local news is provided with minimal bias in wording, such as Pierce County detectives investigate motive behind vandalism of utility substations. Most news reports also contain video footage from the TV station. The Associated Press and other Fox properties provide national and international news.
Editorially, they do not offer opinion content and cover politics with minimal bias, often citing the Associated Press for national politics. In general, the news is reported factually and with minimal bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate KCPQ – Fox 13 – Seattle as Least Biased based on balanced story selection and minimal editorial content. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 12/27/2022) Updated (08/30/2025)
Source: https://www.fox13seattle.com/
Last Updated on August 30, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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