Founded in 1953 by radio pioneer C.W. "Chuck" Myers, KOIN 6 came into being to bring the first clear television signal to the people of Portland. The idea sparked when Myers, who already owned a very successful radio station with the same name, decided to expand his media business into the exciting new world of TV. He launched the station to provide news and entertainment to families who were just starting to buy television sets for their homes. Today, the station is owned by Nexstar Media Group, one of the largest media companies in the United States. Today, KOIN 6 is run by a team of local journalists and meteorologists and is mainly focused on breaking news, weather forecasting (branded as the "Weather Authority"), local politics, and sports (covering the Portland Trail Blazers, Timbers, and college teams). They are based in Portland, Oregon, and serve as the region's CBS network affiliate. One interesting fact: A unique fact about KOIN 6 is its iconic headquarters. The station is located inside the KOIN Center, a famous skyscraper in downtown Portland that is distinct because of its brick look and pointed top. It is rare for a TV station to have one of the defining buildings of a city's skyline named specifically after it.