Name: Portland, Oregon News from KGW
Rating: 4.63357 (14019 reviews)

User Reviews for Portland, Oregon News from KGW

4.63 out of 5

14K Ratings

5 years ago, Mr.MattyBoo

Something to take note.

I’ve had this app off and on for a LONG time.. my biggest suggestion .. we need news faster and more at our fingertips ... if we had time to watch your commercial or commercials at all why would we chose an app to catch up.. cut all people off from ads and give us locals the “real news” we LOVE I REFUSE ABSOLUTELY ... REFUSE to watch anyone else’s news broadcast or even subscribe let’s check my social media nothing KGW is my local hometown news! You guys are rock stars let’s keep shining also let’s talk more POSITIVE where are the news journalist Whatever happened to finding a really really good story. Find support groups for people of all situations have them hammered with a banner at the bottom of you’re news cast and make sure to bring it to the light it’s the season of loneliness and the true feeling of no love... suicides are at a higher rate due to the holidays! Help us !!! We need someone like you A BIG BIG LOCAL PLATFORM you guys change people’s life’s and point of view bring us up! Be our vitamin D Xo- Mathanial Hollowell

4 years ago, MUSIACIALLY LOVER

Incessant ads must go!!!

Update: Thank you for doing away with the ads for a short period of time but then you brought them back! 😩 A lot more people would use the app if you didn’t force us to watch 15-30 seconds of ads before we can view a news clip with volume! Super disappointed that wasn’t a permanent change! Although the news about the coronavirus is less urgent now, I want to follow news about George Floyd’s murder and the movement it has sparked that demands prompt and permanent change in how people of color are treated. Please find another way to show ads rather than showing teaser news clips on mute that make you view an ad to have volume!!!! *********** I love the notifications of breaking news but the same repetitive OHSU Health ad that you are forcing people to watch over and over for 15-30 seconds before we are allowed to view a 1-2 minute news snippet is ridiculous! And if we want to watch more than one news snippet, we have to watch the same annoying ad over and over. I get that advertising pays your bills but in light of the global pandemic & the public need for TIMELY updates on the health crisis that directly impact all of us, I would argue that a reduction in mandatory viewing of ads is very much overdue.

2 years ago, Driftfish

Child Shooting’s

This isn’t a review, but I like KGW. Question,..could we see pictures of the slain children in mass shootings? I am totally aware of the abhorrent thought of this. I understand the complexity of it as well. My argument is we as a society really brush off these incidents and our law makers won’t do anything about it because they want to keep their jobs,….well most of them, but not all. I just think it’s time to make this problem one that we can’t ignore any longer. It’s one thing to hear about it, but might be quite another to see it. My thoughts are the sensitivity of it for families and loved ones might be offset by their hopeful and meaningful change in our laws. Let’s all see just how abhorrent this thing we allow to happen, really is. I think the shock value is necessary. Imagine the outrage.

3 years ago, ybmal

Commercials are rediculous

I was very excited to download the new app, but now that I am using it, I’m going to delete it. I don’t mind commercials, I know they pay for the app. I’ll watch them, but it is ridiculous that every time you click on a new story/video another 15 second commercial comes up. Then On top of that if you are watching the live segment you also get the commercials that are on the actual tv. I can see one or two commercials, but this is too much and not worth the app. Sorry KGW, your old app was much better.

5 years ago, crazylady_or

Needs lots of work

I find the new app hard to use. * The ads pop up, and disorients me when they appear. They should be preloaded. * There something with the swiping that makes me loose my spot. I end up going back and forth and then land on a favorite topic page. If there is horizontal scrolling on the page, make it more obvious. When I swipe the little blue dots, it takes me to a new page, not the horizontal scroll. I have to know to swipe below that indicator. Fix that peice, and it will help. * Video and Images lost their preview pics, and are just gray boxes. My home connection is fantastic, so it’s not a weak connection. Pull to refresh did not work. * Dud I mention the Pop-in ads? This is a bigger for me, so mentioning it twice. I hate apps that load ads while I am viewing something, and then move my screen. I understand ads are essential for making money, but there is a better way.

4 years ago, kateserasera

Not Happy About Your Chsnged Web Page

Your previous website made it so easy to find the news stories. Then maybe a year ago or more you changed the format. Now your news stories are difficult to find all in one section. And you keep old news stories up on the site forever! I look at CNN, Washington Post, Guardian, New York Times, OPB,etc., online and none of them have the visually chaotic format you do. I often will now view OPB just to get a straightforward view of the news. I was a marketing executive for a number of years in Silicon Valley and managed a creative team including the webmasters and so I have some background in working to create a visually effective website for the public. Your site is not working well for us readers.

1 year ago, workinghelper

Update more frequently please

Hello, I am watching your app from out of state as I have family members who needed to evacuate due to the tunnel 5 fire. I had a lot of trouble finding updates online. This app had the most info I could find, but did not update frequently enough for people trying to find daily updates to see if our family members are still safe and wondering if the fire is more contained and what the level for evacuation is. Other than that, at least I was able to find this app. I’m glad all people remained safe. Thank you to all who worked to contain the fire and keep people and animals safe.

4 years ago, simpleisbetterpls

Adds are repeated over and over

This version of the app is terrible. KGW has finally changed their website back to a readable interface. Can’t stand the repeating content. Trying to find weather info is hard. Keep it simple. I don’t mind the ads if they don’t repeat. And don’t need all the graphics either. I want news I can read.

5 years ago, Lintguy

No good. Unnecessary update. Just bring back the old app.

This app is hard to use...what was wrong with the old app with tiles and pictures of the top headlines? Now we get one headline and tiny text showing (at times) week old headlines. I read the “headline story” talking about how to use and customize the new app...so now I have a page full of tiles I have to browse to that contain duplicate information. First clue that you’ve developed a bad app: you have to publish a news story about how to use it Oh and not to mention every time you open the app you get an unnecessary (albeit pretty) splash screen that takes 5 or 10 seconds to get out of the way. Just open already!!! What do we want? Quick and easy! What did we get? Slow and complicated. I’ll be reading my news elsewhere.

2 months ago, Paul Rippey

Pretty good news app!

Portland is blessed to have a lot of news outlets and I scan a lot of them, almost all primarily print media. I don’t EVER watch tv but I like this site. I think they do a responsible job of reporting and giving unbiased news, so Good for them! I also run into their camera crews occasionally at different events and they seem very professional.

4 years ago, BgCrescent.ake

Let’s turn our attention to the election

Folk’s, Trumpateers are gloating at Portland’s continued protesting right now. It plays right into their agenda to convince others that the lawless need a firm hand. Protesting is our right, but, right now we should be addressing a progressive agenda including the most important, voting Trump out of office. This includes replacing the retiring Walden with an enlightened D. Frustrated 87 year old Korean veteran. BGCrescent?ake

5 years ago, radarII

Chester weed

This app is as good as the old one except I do not like the difference in the weather radar. I haven’t figured it out yet where the old one you could go all over the northwest I have not figured out how to even see castle rock wash. Yet where is the instructions? Or are we just suppose to know how this app works? Enjoy your morning show watch it everyday, yes at 4:30am I’m a natural early bird

3 years ago, Angi3040

Want local and national news fast? Go to KGW.

I am a news junky who has watched all the websites for our local area and have found KGW’s app the best of the bunch. It is easy to navigate, is accurate, and they don’t miss anything. I have watched the local competition and have found their websites difficult to navigate and not as complete as KGW.

2 months ago, Bouygirl

Great app!

Really easy to find articles, both new and in the past. Excellent local news source that often breaks national news quicker than larger sources. Much less biased/nimby than other major local sources. They broke bidens drop from ‘24 pres race faster than CNN and AP! (Not faster than twitter though, lol) That’s a fact.

5 years ago, bechill59

Especially like 4:00 news.

Never miss Chris,Cathy, Matt, and, Cassidy @ 4:00. Feel like they’re family friends; news lately is raising my blood pressure, but they let us know what’s going on without the hype. Favorite is “What’s on Matt’s Mind.” Always fascinating and articulate. Many Thanks. P.S. Still don’t have cable or streaming TV. Appreciate you remaining accessible to us technophobes.

2 years ago, Dyl Dyl Dolla Bill

IF YOU DO THIS ONE THING i’d use it all the time

If i click the push notification to read the article… y’all like to link to other stories when you add in lil juicy info morsels - ya got me here another click, but then when i’m done with that one i have no way of going back to the previous article. it just takes me back to the homepage, and since the notification was from 12 hours ago the article isn’t even near the top and i ain’t tryin to look for it

5 years ago, Erynn1515

Traffic?!

I drive home from work on a VERY busy highway. I have my daughter check the traffic before I get on the highway and I heard that this app an upgrade. I told her to download it and she did. She looked for several minutes and couldn’t find the map with the colored roads to show where the traffic is. We ended up stuck in traffic for 40 minutes instead of getting home at normal time. Please fix this. I don’t want that to be repeated!!!!

8 months ago, natur3girl

Best news media available

We watch KGW because they have the most balanced news media out there. We also love “The Story” and all the folks seem like they care and also have a sense of humor at the same time. We’ll keep watching.

4 years ago, It's a Doula thing ~

Always giving positive vibes

The KGW team is an amazing news team to watch. You’re always hitting topics head on and you’re never afraid of hard/uncomfortable subjects. You talk about what most people dance around. You also don’t repeat the same news over and over again. Thanks KGW

3 years ago, Tennis Shoe Jones

Needs Restart App Feature

This app consistently hangs up when switching pages… especially after kgw uploads new content throughout the day. The blue “loading” wheel will turn and turn. The only way to reset the app is to power down and restart the device. There should be a reset feature in the settings menu for the app.

3 years ago, macmeg5

KGW

Programming We have missed the Local news and weather reports. I watched it 2-3 times per day. Sadly I attempted to purchase NBC live streaming but was unable to do so. I have the CBS now Paramount plus. If Dish keeps this up we will no longer require their satellite. Thanks

4 years ago, chuckulery

One thing.

Ever since I got the app it appears to be harder to navigate then when I would just go to goggle to get to KGW. Can I get the live cast with the app? Always prefer KGW because the news reporters always have seemed relatable and down to earth. Oh! And we love Maggie Vespa.... and everyone else. Morning, Evening you’re all great.

4 years ago, duke avalanche

Love KGW but not the app.

Love KGW news. However this app is cluttered with things that have nothing to do with current news. It seems day after day the same stories from days prior remain and only a few updated stories. My main gripe is the weather section. Once I click on the forecast it crashes. I have sent many complaints about this but no fix. I deleted the app and will rely on another local news app.

5 years ago, Seaside Caffiend

Prefer the old app

I liked being able to chose local or national news with one click. Also keep keep getting multiple page refreshes while I’m reading a story, mostly for ads. Not a fan of the new app.

4 years ago, Bweinberg

Not organized

Information is doubled and not the same. In other words sometimes the report on deaths has two different totals, unorganized, scattered. And what happened to the map for traffic? Showing red where traffic is slow!

3 years ago, Technomotivated

Like a Bad Version of Click Bait

The application is wrought with advertisements that hover over news content and pull customers off of the page into a rabbit hole of garbage. This isn’t a news application as much as it is a repository of ads pocketed with predominately negative stories about human suffering and crime. If you wanted to help contribute to the pool of tools that do little more than increase our local pandemic of depression you have hit the nail on the head.

5 years ago, RigzinTenphel3758

A trusted source!

I’ve always looked too KGW as my source for accurate and timely news- national and local. I’ve been continually impressed and appreciative of the talent and knowledge of all their presentations. It’s the source I check in with first thing in the morning- My trust is that deep!

5 years ago, Deby1953

My small beef with the new website

The only thing that really bugs me is how LONG I have to wait for the news. The “Good Morning” “Good Evening” waiting gets on my nerves! When I click on the AP I want the news, not a peaceful greeting. But it is beautiful! 66 year old Female 👩🏻‍🦳

5 years ago, bzoe97062

Traffic

Where’s the local traffic map. Previous version was easier to navigate in. I don’t want to see the video the highlights in Kentucky today!! Local Please!!! KGW are you going to respond to Portlanders questions !

3 years ago, Cecitunes

Kgw

have always watched KGW but may change because si many commercials are repeated over and over sometimes within 30 seconds!

4 years ago, Rowdy!

Quick news

I love being alerted to real time news and being able to access it throughout the day to keep on top of what’s happening! It’s easy and informative.

5 years ago, SickOfDumbApps

Just dumb

This “update” is beyond terrible, and a great disservice to loyal viewers who regard KGW as the best source for local news. I suggest everyone who is frustrated by this poorly-designed app to try the KOIN 6 app; it has a similar look/feel as the old KGW app (before it went off the rails).

1 year ago, Raj-Pdx

KGW Apps - single source of my local news and alerts

KGW Apps - single source of my local news and alerts One of the best local channels and can’t miss Matt Zaffino weather forecast. Keep up the good work.

5 years ago, theviewer2019

Bummed

This app is harder to maneuver through than the previous. The titles of stories have smaller font and hard to read. It seems very disorganized and not much rime or reason for why stories are where they put. Its not user friendly. I have to do to much scrolling to find different stories. It makes me want to go find another website to get my information.

5 years ago, rwhamilton

Note from Ross Hamilton

My rating will go up, I’m sure, as I familiarize myself with KGW’s site. I’m just new to it, but so far what I’m seeing, it looks great and navigates beautifully. Gotta love the engaged hard news coverage. Accurate, careful, attributable journalism...a good thing for all citizens.

3 years ago, tonymro

Too bad zero stars isn’t an option

Intrusive ads pop up all over each story as you attempt to read and scroll through them. Also, the same old stories remain in the list for weeks after they are no longer relevant. Terrible User experience and human factors considerations of how a user expects to read local news stories.

5 years ago, Frckls#00

Keeps freezing.... 😣

I’ve uploaded the new app and deleted my old app... but this new app keeps freezing to where I can’t move around in it or even get out of it... I’ve tried rebooting my phone (iPhone 8) and reloading app.. still froze.... my internet is excellent, over 100mgs.. ???

5 years ago, dudefromnw

Much less user friendly than previous version

I found this app difficult to navigate and didn’t like all of the ads popping up

2 years ago, Jerry Zoesch

The attitude I have pork channel 8 news

I kind of precise and accurate. I enjoy watching it. I spend more time on this new station and I didn’t want any other.

4 years ago, SandeePeacock

KGW is an example of excellent journalism!

I’m a lifelong Oregonian and I have been a news addict for most of my adulthood. KGW proves to give unbiased information to its viewers and has concerns for exploration of facts, for providing accuracy , timeliness and broader viewpoints.

1 year ago, MrsTeel#1

Where Is Rod??!!!

We are so disappointed that Rod is not helping to start our day. We do love the whole team and want to see them back together!!!

4 years ago, Rezellen

Eh....used to be better

Full of repulsive ads that don’t apply to me or interest me. Video is slow to load and has commercials. There’s a LOT of advertising on this app. Sometimes videos stories don’t load then I have to watch the ad again. 😒 don’t like the new platform and they miss a bunch of local interest. Please improve immediately.

5 years ago, Reviewer_mp

Uninstalling

Why to uninstall: 1. Adding a favorite puts a bookmark to the top story to that category above the category listing. So, not only did you not get a convenient shortcut to access on the front page of the app, it only has one story in it. 2. Orientation on the iPad only works in two directions. Unless you enjoy reading upside down with the home button on top. 3. The story listings as a giant photo with headline means there is a LOT of scrolling 4. Stories aren't listed in chronological order so you have to scroll and figure out if something is new. 5. And everything else others have listed. I'm glad I don't work for whoever developed this app, it is an embarrassment of even basic usability.

7 months ago, Larry in Washington State

Picture

I use your App everyday. Well done site. But could you please change the picture of Portland with a burned out light at the Hilton? Thanks.

4 years ago, m.mac45

Repetitive News

I look at this app everyday expecting to find fresh news. Everyday I am SO disappointed! There are usually one or two new stories, and the rest of the feed is full of stories that have been there for days or weeks. So. Lame! I also subscribe to the KSL app from SLC, UT. They have several new stories everyday. I wish KGW would do something similar.

5 years ago, PDXAmm

App freezes all the time

I have decided to chose another local news station app. This new updated version is horrible. Terrible navigation, hard to find articles except the top 5 that they want you to see. And then once I click on a link, it freezes and I can’t navigate anywhere on the page. The new upgrade is worthless. Shouldn’t have fixed what wasn’t broken.

3 years ago, Wanda in Oregon

Weather Review

Love the weather app. Been enjoying listening to Matt and Rod for years! Would be nice not to start the weather and than interrupt it for advertisements.

4 years ago, Ann Walker Consulting

Wildfire coverage has been great

Thank you for your thorough coverage of the wildfire out in Molalla! With all the focus on santiam canyon, it was hard to find any info about the Wilhoit Fire and if my family farm might have survived.

5 years ago, MommaMabel1

Terrible Revision

Very poorly organized and difficult to use. Most frustrating - instead of returning to the location on the page where an item was opened, upon closing always returns to top of page forcing user to scroll through entire page again. Previous version was much better. Have always used KGW for local news, now looking for alternative app.

5 years ago, blueviol

App issues

It takes several try to watch the videos as the app closes when the play button is selected

Description

Stay up-to-date with the latest news and weather in the Portland, Oregon and Southwest Washington area on the all-new free KGW app from KGW. Our app features the latest breaking news that impacts you and your family, interactive weather and radar, and live video from our newscasts and local events. LOCAL & BREAKING NEWS • Receive real-time notifications for breaking news • Read the latest news as it happens in your area • Explore exclusive investigative stories • Browse photos, news clips, and raw video LOCAL WEATHER • Daily and hourly forecasts for your city • The latest forecasts from our meteorologists • Interactive radar maps • Automated hyperlocal severe weather alerts LIVE VIDEO • Watch live video newscasts and breaking news from KGW PERSONALIZATION • Discover and dive into topics that matter to you • Favorite topics to receive personalized updates Other Features: • Share stories & videos directly with your friends and family • See the latest updates and behind the scenes photos from your favorite anchors and reporters • Get information on school delays & closings as they happen This is the official app of KGW and KGW.com, the NBC affiliate serving the Portland, Oregon and Southwest Washington areas. Got feedback? Let us know how we can make this the best app experience for you! Send us a note at [email protected]. Privacy Policy: https://www.kgw.com/privacy Do Not Sell My Information: https://www.kgw.com/do-not-sell-my-information Terms of Service: https://www.kgw.com/terms