The attic of Timberline Lodge caught fire Thursday night, April 18, leading to a multi-agency response to douse the flames and protect the historic building. Around 9:30 p.m. reports were made of flames and smoke spotted near the roofline of the lodge, located on Mount Hood. Fire crews from Hoodland Fire, Clackamas Fire, Gresham Fire and Estacada Fire responded to protect the building. Firefighters were able to knock down the blaze and preserve the historic assets. No one was trapped within the building or injured during the fire. Employees of the lodge were the first to discover the flames and call 911. It is unclear what sparked the fire or how extensive the damage is. This story will be updated as more information is made available.

From sea to shining sea, Americans express their creativity, and the new, four-part documentary series “The Express Way With Dulé Hill,” premiering Tuesday, April 23, on PBS, looks at the ways self-expression and creativity are intertwined. Featuring artists from four different corners of the United States — in California, the Appalachian region, Texas and Chicago — “The Express Way” looks at the ways these individuals use art to make connections within and outside of their communities and how they use their artwork to challenge views and blaze a trail for others to follow in the future. ...

Property Virgins A&E 12 p.m. As their lives keep expanding, Brooke and Joel have found that their tiny condo isn’t keeping up with their needs. They call in property expert Wendy Wolfe, who is determined to help the couple seal the deal on a dog-friendly property near the waterfront. The Bad News Bears ...

AUSSIE RULES Friday 8:30 p.m. FS1 AFL Premiership Football Collingwood Magpies vs. Port Adelaide Power. (Live) AUTO RACING Friday 2:30 p.m. FS1 NASCAR Xfinity Racing...

What’s Available NOW On Disney+ “Tiger” (April 22) Narrated by Priyanka Chopra Jonas, this Disneynature series lifts the veil on our planet’s most revered and charismatic animal, inviting viewers to journey alongside Ambar, a young tigress raising her cubs in the fabled forests of India. Curious, rambunctious and at times a bit clumsy, the cubs have a lot to learn from their savvy mother who will do all she can...

Three metro area projects will proceed to get a total of $8 million in state funds now that Gov. Tina Kotek has decided against invoking line-item vetoes. Kotek gave notice April 8 of potential vetoes of state aid for seven of 44 public works projects — including two in the metro area — and a separate $2 million award to the Old Town Community Association for proposed athletic apparel manufacturing in Portland. ...

Chris Warner will remove the “acting” from his title as chief of staff to Gov. Tina Kotek. Kotek announced Thursday, April 18, her choice of Warner to fill the vacancy created by the departure of Andrea Cooper, who now has a temporary role at the Department of Administrative Services. Cooper left as the 2024 Legislature ended its session March 7. Kotek declined to discuss her departure, plus two others, while speaking to reporters on April 3. ...

Republican women in the Oregon Legislature sent a discriminatory letter to the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) on Tuesday, April 16, prompting a response from the OSAA on Thursday, April 18. The letter from the Republican group was addressed to OSAA executive director Peter Weber, encouraging him and the organization to change its policy when it comes to allowing transgender student-athletes to compete, specifically aiming at trans women competing in girls events. ...

Another law enforcement team-up netted the recovery of multiple stolen vehicles and guns. On Saturday, April 13, the Portland Police Bureau, Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office and Gresham Police headlined a multi-agency operation across East Multnomah County. During the mission there were: 15 traffic stops8 stolen vehicles recovered6 people were arrested3 vehicles that eluded (all were...

Before the season began, Oregon State baseball head coach Mitch Canham was asked what player on his roster he believed had the most raw power. He wouldn't give a flat out answer, but shared a story about catcher Wilson Weber that made many jaws drop. “(Wilson Weber) hit a ball 113 MPH off the bat off the score board opposite field and it looked like he was swinging easy,” Canham said. ...

Portland Fire & Rescue crews responded to a large two-alarm fire at a wood recycling plant in the St. Johns area early Thursday, April 18. Fire officials said the incident began as a sawdust and pallet fire that has so far required two fire units. Crews say initial reports show the fire does not pose a threat to structures near 10300 N Lombard Street. “Crews are working to contain the pile of wood products on fire from spreading,” PF&R said in a post on social media. “They are doing this with fire truck elevated mater streams being established.” KOIN 6 News is a news partner of the Pamplin Media Group. Their story can be found at koin.com.

Kathryn Correia will step down as president and CEO of Legacy Health after nearly six years leading the Portland-based hospital chain. The retirement announcement came after Correia had been on medical leave for months, the length of which had sparked speculation that a transition could be on the way. Legacy will bring back its well-respected former President and CEO, George Brown, a former physician, to succeed Correia, taking over full-time...

February 2, 1950 – MARCH 14, /2024 - Anne Fischer was an inquisitive soul. A lifelong learner, she was known for much of her time in Westmoreland as one of the “Cat Posse” while also being active with Cat’s Meow Cat Rescue. Anne was a retired elementary teacher, wrote a Math textbook, was an avid bicyclist, reader, pianist and music lover. She was a member of PMUG (PDX Mac User’s Group), a college group of friends who kept up with each other regularly, and many social groups here in Portland. Anne collected dolls, dollhouses and doll furniture she crafted expertly....

Despite spending $193 million to increase safety on Portland’s most dangerous streets over seven years, the City Council learned traffic fatalities reached an all-time high in 2023 — 69 deaths compared to the previous record of 63 in 2021. That was one revelation in the annual Vision Zero Action Plan Update presented to the council on Wednesday, April 17. The council adopted the plan in 2016 with the goal of eliminating all fatal and serious injury crashes by 2025. Instead, total traffic deaths and injuries...

The Never Ever Mets OWN 5 p.m. Virtual dating is easier than ever. In this series premiere, couples who’ve never met finally come together in real life. After 12 years, Shay and Josh are in the same room. Sandia is charmed by Chris until he speaks. And, Dymond and Aaron share a meal. Dateline NBC ...

Portland Commissioner Rene Gonzalez has proposed a divisive alternative to a public camping ban proposal heading to City Council this month. The current proposal, drafted by Mayor Ted Wheeler, gives Portland City Council the authority to draft and approve a policy limiting where and how people can rest outside. Gonzalez, who is running for mayor this year, wants this authority to lie solely with the mayor. His proposal, first reported by Willamette Week, also proposes harsher criminal sanctions for people living unsheltered if federal and...

Camp Namanu, a camp that’s been a summertime idyll for young Oregonians since 1924, was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places. The new district, on the banks of the Sandy River in the foothills of Mount Hood, includes lodges, cabins and community buildings that were designed to complement and blend in with the forest. Nancy King first attended Camp Namanu in 1965 as an 8-year-old, and is...

What do you do after besting a 50-year-old school record? Toss one further, of course. Estacada junior Abby Behrman knew it was good the moment it left her hand. On her third toss — there is something about that number — during a meet Wednesday, April 17, she heaved the discus 139 feet and 1 inch. That mark not only won the competition, but also bettered her own school record by five feet. ...

Ki Soon "Harmony" Hyun, an 83-year-old woman with dementia, had been at Mt. Hood Senior Living for less than 24 hours before she wandered away from the memory care facility. A day later, on Christmas Day 2023, she was found dead from hypothermia in a forested area less than half a mile from the Sandy facility. Hyun’s family has now filed a lawsuit against the memory care facility and the Oregon Department of Human Services, alleging negligence in care and inadequate state oversight led to...

Democratic and Republican incumbents are stockpiling money to fend off challengers to their first re-election bids for Congress as one Democratic challenger outraised another in their primary race in the 5th District. According to their first-quarter reports of contributions and spending, filed April 15 with the Federal Election Commission: • Democrat Janelle Bynum of Happy Valley has outraised Jamie McLeod-Skinner of Terrebonne as they seek the nomination for the U.S....