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Emmalynn “Emma” Slaughter Has Been Found and Is Home Safe
UPDATE: We’re relieved and happy to share that Emmalynn “Emma” Slaughter has been found and is home safe. Thank you to everyone who shared her story, kept an eye out, and helped spread the word. A…
After Horror in Bandon, Four Rescued Big Cats Are Finally Learning What It Means to Feel Safe
Louie paced endlessly. Nasha was found soaked in urine in a dark den. Lyla desperately wanted to get away. Bently had been declawed and lived with severe arthritis. More than a year after their rescue from…
Oregon Lawmakers From Both Parties Want Flock Cameras Banned as Privacy Concerns Mount
On any given morning in Oregon, thousands of us pull out of our driveways without thinking much about the trail we leave behind. We head across Springfield for groceries, merge onto Beltline for work, drive into…
Former West Coast Game Park Safari Owner Sentenced to 7.5 Years in Prison
A Coos County judge on Tuesday sentenced Brian Scott Tenney, the former owner of West Coast Game Park Safari near Bandon, to 90 months in Oregon Department of Corrections custody—7½ years—in a case that began with…
Multnomah Falls Permits Are Over and Here’s What Actually Changes and What Doesn’t
Multnomah Falls timed entry ended September 7, 2026. Here’s what actually changes for Exit 31 parking, what doesn’t, how lodge restrooms still work during renovation, and which nearby Gorge falls make better backups than a wishful…
Police Respond to a Burglary Call and Find a Large Bobcat Upstairs
Police responding to a suspected break-in in Kirkland found a bobcat inside. The unusual rescue offers useful lessons for Oregon pet owners.
Three California Hikers Rescued After Using AI to Plan Their Mount Shasta Climb
Three California hikers were rescued from Mount Shasta after relying heavily on AI for route and packing advice. Here is what officials say hikers should learn.