KIRO 7 – Seattle – Bias and Credibility

KIRO 7 - Least Biased - Credible - ReliableFactual Reporting: High - Credible - Reliable


LEAST BIASED

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  • Overall, we rate KIRO7.com Least Biased based on minimal editorializing. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and 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 1955, KIRO-TV 7 is a CBS-affiliated television station licensed to Seattle, Washington, United States, and also serving Tacoma. KIRO7.com is the TV News associated website that reports news and station information.

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Funded by / Ownership

KIRO 7 is owned by Cox Enterprises, which is a company that owns numerous newspapers, television stations, and radio stations. KIRO 7 generates revenue through advertising.

Analysis / Bias

In review, KIRO7.com covers news, sports, traffic, weather, and crime for the Seattle and Tacoma area. Articles and headlines rarely use load language such as this: Gov. Inslee orders statewide activation of National Guard amid protests. A video accompanies many news stories from the TV station. National and international news is written by staff reporters and the Associated Press.

Editorially, KIRO7.com does not publish opinion pieces; however, they cover politics with minimal bias, such as this: More GOP women seeking office, but winning still in question. In general, the news is reported factually and with minimal bias.



Failed Fact Checks

  • None in the Last 5 years.

Overall, we rate KIRO7.com Least Biased based on minimal editorializing. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 6/01/20) Updated (07/13/2022)

Source: https://www.kiro7.com/

Last Updated on May 30, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check


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