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Small animals rescue organizations in Oregon protest proposed fees
The Oregon Department of Agriculture’s proposal, which comes out of a new state law to regulate animal shelters, would base licensing fees on how many animals a rescue is taking in.
Pollution causing problems for nighttime pollinators
Car exhaust at night is drowning out flower scents — a big problem for little insects. That’s according to a new study from the University of Washington.
Josephine County will vote on levy to renovate decades-old animal shelter
Josephine County commissioners voted unanimously on Wednesday to put a levy on the ballot to fund the county's overcrowded animal shelter. The issue will head to voters in May.
Oregon Zoo beaver ‘Stumptown Fil’ predicts early spring
Across the country, Feb. 2 is known as Groundhog Day, when the namesake critter forecasts whether Americans will see six more weeks of winter or an early spring. But because groundhogs don’t live in Oregon, the Oregon Zoo enlists the state animal to do the forecasting — a beaver named Filbert.
Revisiting Pacific Northwest headlines that lifted our spirits in 2023
It’s almost time to close the book on 2023. Before we do, let’s flip back to some upbeat headlines.
The North Pole isn’t the only place for Santa to find reindeer — they’re in south-central Washington, too
With Christmas just around the corner, Santa is getting his reindeer ready. One of Saint Nick’s reindeer training grounds is in south-central Washington.
Oregon Zoo welcomes new opossum ‘Homer’ from Alaska
The 7-month-old opossum is one of the latest arrivals at the Oregon Zoo. His journey to Portland covered three states and involved a monthslong search for loose opossums.
OSU researchers seeking octopuses from local fisheries bycatch
Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center says it has to rely on local fishermen to find a Giant Pacific Octopus.
What to know about the mysterious dog illnesses in Oregon
Mysterious respiratory illnesses are sickening dogs in several states, including in Oregon. Veterinary experts aren't sure what's causing dogs to become sick or even how to treat them.
Oregon researchers look to fill gaps in understanding tufted puffins
Tufted puffin populations are in decline on the Oregon Coast. Last summer, the colony count was the lowest it had ever been since U.S. Fish and Wildlife began monitoring.