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Oregon Humane Trying To Solve Growing Population Concern in Willamette Valley

PORTLAND, OR – There is reportedly a big problem with pet overpopulation in the Mid Valley. That problem is growing, according to Laura Klink at the Oregon Humane. She says they experienced a 58% increase in kitten intake from 2020 to 2025, thanks to an increasing number of unaltered cats.

Portland, OR · 3d
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San Simon restaurant raises more than $5,000 for BEAM

San Simon restaurant in Bend raised more than $5,000 during a Monday night fundraiser for BEAM, a program that provides additional learning support to students. The fundraiser showcased the community's support for local students.

Bend, OR · 3d
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Humane Society of Central Oregon seeks home for bonded pair of cats abandoned at shelter

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Two affectionate cats are looking for a forever home after being among 10 cats abandoned at the Humane Society of Central Oregon. Dale and Doug were brought to the shelter along with eight other cats, all crammed into a single small-to-medium wire crate. Despite their difficult...

Bend, OR · 1d
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This Oregon Museum Holds Objects That Tell The State’s Story In Unexpected Ways

A single copper coin decided the name of a major American city. Two founders flipped it, and the winner picked the name of his hometown back East. That coin still exists, and you can see it in person. It sits in a museum that also lets you sniff salmon, hazelnuts, and wheat. Yes, history here comes with a scent track.

Portland, OR · 1d
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“MILE 7”: A New Horror Film in Southern Oregon!

MILE 7 is a gritty psychological survival horror short film inspired by true events, written and developed by actor and filmmaker Sean Zerbe, with plans to shoot in Southern Oregon. The story follows an experienced hiker whose peaceful overnight adventure spirals into a terrifying fight for survival when disturbing warnings...

Southern Oregon, OR · 1d

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Four livestock killed during confirmed and probable wolf depredations in Northeast Oregon

UNION & WALLOWA COUNTIES – The Oregon Department of fish and wildlife has released new information on investigated wolf depredations across Oregon. For October 2026, ODFW lists four investigated wolf depredations between Union and Wallowa Counties, resulting in one dead adult cow, one dead yearling cow, and two dead calves.

Wallowa County, OR · 1d

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Rosemary and Fox: Foodie Friday

I had a delicious meal recently at Rosemary and Fox in downtown Bend, Oregon. This location was previously the Jackalope Grill restaurant. Chef Josh Podwils worked at Jackalope, and when there was an opportunity to take over the restaurant, he took on the challenge and renamed it. The first thing...

Bend, OR · 1d

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This Oregon Farm Lets You Brush and Feed Shaggy Highland Cows

At the end of a private road near Mount Hood, a herd of shaggy cows waits for someone with a brush. These are Highland cows, the ones with long bangs and curved horns that fill so many phone screens. On one Oregon farm, you do more than look at them through a fence.

Brightwood, OR · 21h

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These mall walkers are bringing a ’90s vibe back in Oregon

PORTLAND, Ore. (Aging Untold) — In the 1980s and 1990s, the mall was a place to gather beyond shopping, and one Oregon woman is bringing vibes from that era back to the Lloyd Center mall in Oregon. Krista Catwood started the Food Court 5000 walking group. Participants wearing spandex,...

Oregon · 1d

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9 Short Oregon Waterfall Walks Where the Big Payoff Comes Without the Big Climb

Some of the best waterfalls in Oregon sit just a few minutes from the car. You do not need hiking poles, a full day, or legs of steel to stand in front of a 286-foot plunge or walk behind a curtain of falling water. This list rounds up nine short walks across the state, from the Columbia River Gorge to the high desert to the Coast Range, where the view does the heavy lifting.

Oregon · 1d

Animal of Things

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Cane Corso Laws in Oregon: What Owners Need to Know About Bans, Liability, and Insurance

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Cane Corso laws in Oregon are less strict than the internet makes them sound, but they are not simple either. Several popular articles claim the breed is “banned” in Oregon, yet state law does not work that way. Oregon regulates dogs mainly by what an individual dog does, and it leaves cities and counties room … This article, Cane Corso Laws in Oregon: What Owners Need to Know About Bans, Liability, and Insurance , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Pet Liability at Holiday Gatherings in New Jersey: Who Pays When a Guest Gets Hurt • Pet Rent Laws in Arkansas: What Landlords Can Charge and What You Can Negotiate • Planning a Rifle Deer Hunt in Hawaii? The Season Depends on the Island

Oregon · 4d

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Berries, blood and mud: Oregon’s most delicious invasive weed

Picking berries is a quintessential summer tradition for many Pacific Northwesterners. The region has many farms, but fruit can easily be found in everyday corners. For about the past 140 years, the Himalayan Blackberry has taken over Oregon’s alleyways, waterfronts, forests and backyards. This thorny vine is actually a cousin of the rose, the plant behind Portland’s most famous nickname, but instead of beautiful flowers, the vines produce juicy fruit.

Oregon · 1d

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You Can Visit a Hot Spring Where the Bathtubs Are Made From Giant Cedar Logs

Soaking in a regular bathtub feels ordinary after learning what’s tucked into this forest. Giant cedar logs, hollowed out entirely, filled with steaming natural spring water instead of anything manufactured. Getting there takes effort too, a hike through dense trees before the wooden structures finally appear. That walk somehow...

Oregon · 14h

Animal of Things

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Planning a Bear Hunt in Oregon? The Hound and Bait Ban Changes Everything

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Bear hunting season in Oregon 2026 runs on two tracks: a general fall season you can buy into over the counter, and a spring season you have to win in a drawing. Most hunters from other western states are surprised by what Oregon does not allow. Bait and hounds are both off the table, so … This article, Planning a Bear Hunt in Oregon? The Hound and Bait Ban Changes Everything , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Can You Hunt Bears in Arkansas This Fall? What AGFC Rules Require • Georgia Allows Bear Dogs Only in One Lottery Hunt, and Baiting Is Banned Statewide • Can You Hunt Bears in Nevada in 2026? What Nevada Law Requires

Oregon · 1d

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Goofy Tufted Puffins Nest Along the Oregon Coast, and This Rock Is Where You Watch Them

You know that feeling when a quick stop turns into the best part of your whole trip? Somewhere on the Oregon coast, a giant rock rises from the surf, and small birds with parrot-like beaks zip around it like they own the place. Most folks come for the photo and...

Cannon Beach, OR · 13d

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5 Best Restaurants in Hillsboro, Oregon You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Hillsboro, Oregon — a city where the Tualatin Valley rolls green and generous beneath a sky that always seems to be shifting, where the scent of cedar mingles with the aroma of roasting coffee, and where neighborhoods are stitched together by the laughter of children, the hum of tech workers, and the quiet pride of families who have called this place home for generations. Here, glass towers rise beside berry fields, and food trucks park in the shadow of historic storefronts, each corner humming with the stories of newcomers and old-timers alike.

Hillsboro, OR · 1d

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James Beard Once Declared The Onion Rings At This Vintage Oregon Steakhouse The Best In America

You can spend a lifetime searching for the perfect onion ring, or you can go to RingSide Steakhouse in Portland, Oregon, where James Beard already did the searching for you and left behind a verdict that still holds up today. The man knew what he was talking about, and what...

Portland, OR · 3d

KGW

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Multnomah County warns of seasonal toilet rats

Multnomah County, OR · 1d

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This ’50s-Style Burger Joint In Oregon Serves Up Milkshakes So Good You’ll Never Forget Them

Nobody warns you that a single milkshake can completely rearrange your priorities, but that’s exactly what happens at Cruiser’s Drive-In in Portland, Oregon. One sip of one of their thick, creamy shakes and suddenly everything else on your afternoon agenda feels significantly less important than finishing this glass.

Portland, OR · 3d

The Oregonian

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The true story of when Oregon’s only Frank Lloyd Wright house was moved to save it

Silverton, OR · 1d