# KION Monterey, Salinas News

> Local news, events, and weather for the Central Coast via video. (iPhone/iPad app by News-Press & Gazette Company.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kion-monterey-salinas-news/id638816222 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [News-Press & Gazette Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/628538579)
- Category: News, Weather
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 477 App Store ratings · 58 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 66 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-05-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kion-monterey-salinas-news/id638816222/reviews.md

## What is KION Monterey, Salinas News?

KION is your source for local events, contests/promotions and community connection throughout the Central Coast.
We are video focused to provide important breaking, local and regional news along with neighborhood weather forecasts in partnership with CBS News.

## Key features

- Local event listings
- Contests and promotions
- Community connection features
- Video-focused news delivery
- Breaking and regional news
- Neighborhood weather forecasts

## What do users think of KION Monterey, Salinas News?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 📰 Good local news coverage for Monterey County area
- 🚀 Frequent content updates throughout the day
- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy navigation
- ⚡ Quick load times
- 🔔 Timely push notifications for breaking news
- 📱 Convenient mobile access to news on-the-go
- 🎯 Better than competitor KSBW app
- 📊 Good mix of local and national news
- ✨ Improved app stability and fewer crashes over time

**Cons**

- 🐛 Notification issues - duplicate alerts for same story
- 🐛 Notification settings randomly reset
- 📉 Inconsistent weekend updates
- ⚠️ Excessive national/CNN news coverage
- ⚠️ Biased political reporting
- ✏️ Frequent spelling and grammar errors in articles
- 🔄 Duplicate stories listed multiple times
- 📝 Stories sometimes too brief
- 🎨 Outdated app design and formatting
- 🚨 Predatory/phishing advertisements in past
- 📍 Changed format away from Monterey County focus

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Livestream play button non-functional
- App crashes and serious errors on launch
- Notification system malfunctioning
- Occasional lag when opening app
- App layout and formatting issues

**Most requested features**

- Live streaming functionality
- Interactive app features
- Local weather station selection options
- Zoomable images
- Weather section upgrade
- Home page dedicated to local news
- Spell check implementation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 58)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kion-monterey-salinas-news/id638816222/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I like it

*2025-11-24, version 7.1*

It’s a good app it keeps me updated and it’s up to date.

### 1/5 — Too much Bay  area news

*2025-10-25, version 7.1*

If I could give zero stars I would!!! Somehow, KION thinks Monterey County News is not important anymore to Carmel, Monterey, Seaside,Salinas,Gonzales,King City, etc. 
Please change your format BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

### 5/5 — Better coverage with relevant reports

*2024-07-17, version 6.7*

Not another mainstream news channel duplicating generic news rather gets into the community making you feel a part of it.

### 5/5 — Local news

*2024-05-16, version 6.7*

I’m a news junkie. I love to know what’s going on around us and want to be careful for. So getting local news and the tip of your hands is wonderful. Thank you for your wonderful work.!

### 3/5 — Livestream Broken

*2021-07-31, version 6.2*

the Newscast Livestream is broken, when you click the play button it doesn’t do anything.

### 1/5 — This App Should be Removed

*2020-03-19, version 5.3*

The past few weeks all of the breaking news has been driving a lot of people to news apps. This is one I had for my local news and recently they have turned up their in app ads. Until 2-3 days ago. The ads were not only aggressive but they were straight up phishing. Like a webpage that looked like google (using their marks) but was just trying to get people information. 

This is completely unacceptable for a reputable news source. Apple needs to remove this application until any and all predatory advertising is removed for good.

### 1/5 — Garbage national news reporting

*2019-03-09, version 5.2*

Decent local news but just pure GARBAGE national reporting. If I wanted CNN’s bias crap, I’d go to their website to view it.

### 1/5 — Just go to CNN just as bad as KSBW

*2018-12-30, version 5.2*

KION has little local news and what the have is not updated
They rebroadcast Left wing CNN stories
I don't know who is worse these guys or KSBW

John

### 5/5 — Great app

*2016-08-15, version 4.4.1*

Very good app. They do a pretty good job updating the app especially when I don't get much time to watch the news.

### 3/5 — Basic but works

*2016-07-28, version 4.4.1*

I was hoping for more of an interactive App that includes live streaming. More like a newspaper than a TV station.  I want to dump cable and go direct to my favorite source for news.

## Frequently asked questions about KION Monterey, Salinas News

### What kind of news does this app provide?

This app focuses on local news, including breaking stories, regional updates, and important community information. It also provides neighborhood weather forecasts in partnership with CBS News.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include listings for local events, access to contests and promotions, and tools for community connection. The app prioritizes video content for news delivery.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. It is supported by advertisements.

### What geographic area does this app cover?

The app serves the Central Coast region, providing local news and information specifically for areas like Monterey and Salinas.

### What is the primary content format?

The app is video-focused, delivering news, weather, and community updates through engaging video content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.2 — 2026-01-27

Performance improvement and bug fixes.

### 7.1 — 2025-09-25

Performance improvement and bug fixes.

### 7.0 — 2025-07-15

New design with improved navigation. Performance improvement and bug fixes.

### 6.7 — 2024-02-12

Updates to home page including Live TV video player with Picture in Picture capability.

### 6.6 — 2023-09-29

Performance improvements and bug fixes.

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