KXL and KOIN-6 Have Formed a News Partnership
The two veteran Portland broadcasters are now pooling resources to expand local news coverage.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Basketball
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Portlanders and residents of Southwest Washington will see shared reporting across radio, television, and digital platforms under a new partnership between KXL and KOIN-6 News. The agreement aims to reach audiences across multiple media formats as local consumer habits continue to evolve.
Why it matters
As the media landscape shifts, this collaboration seeks to broaden the reach of local news and weather reporting for the metro area. It remains to be seen how the specific integration of television and radio newsrooms will change the daily delivery of community updates.
KXL marks 100 years of broadcasting in Portland, while KOIN-6 has served the market for more than 75 years. The scope of their combined operation now targets audiences across Portland and Southwest Washington.
The players
KXL
A veteran Portland radio station celebrating 100 years of broadcasting.
KOIN-6 News
A local television news organization that has served the Portland market for over 75 years.
The details
Under this new agreement, the two news organizations will share information and reporting resources to bolster their coverage. The partnership is designed to address changes in how residents consume local news by leveraging both radio and television assets. This move positions the stations to provide additional access to community coverage across their digital platforms.
Timeline
September 28, 2026: The news partnership was officially announced.
Beyond the Bridges
This partnership follows the documented trend of local newsrooms consolidating resources to maintain relevance in a fragmented media environment. It mirrors similar collaborative models used by legacy broadcasters elsewhere to adapt to changing audience habits.
Listeners and viewers will start to see shared content appearing across their favorite radio, TV, and digital news channels immediately. You can expect more collaborative reporting on local weather and community events as the two stations integrate their resources.
The takeaway
The media landscape in Portland is changing as these two long-standing outlets combine their efforts to reach you. Keep an eye on your local feeds to see how the mix of reporting styles and platforms shifts in the coming months.
Further reading
For more insight into how regional news and information are evolving, explore our Basketball coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KXL Newsradio 750.
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