KITV – Bias and Credibility

KITV - Island News - 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 an 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 KITV Least Biased based on minimal editorializing and balanced story selection. 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 1954, KITV is an ABC-affiliated television station licensed to Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. KITV.com, also known as Island News, is the associated website that provides news on crime, sports, and lifestyle for the greater Honolulu area.

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Funded by / Ownership

Allen Media LLC, a subsidiary of Entertainment Studios, owns KITV. The owner of Entertainment Studios, Byron Allen, is a frequent donor to Democratic candidates and causes. Advertising and sponsored content generate revenue.

Analysis / Bias

In review, KITV.com publishes news for the Honolulu area through reporters and minimal bias, such as this Honolulu Police arrest 31-year-old man wanted for manslaughter. Videos from the TV Station accompany many local news stories. National and international news is typically republished through the Associated Press and CNN.

Editorially, KITV.com does not publish Op-eds, and story selection is balanced.



Failed Fact Checks

  • None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate KITV Least Biased based on minimal editorializing and balanced story selection. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record. (D. Van Zandt 11/11/2020) Updated (05/01/2022)

Source: https://www.kitv.com/

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


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