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The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is issuing a caution to residents about the hazards of feeding wild bears, following a distressing incident involving a black bear near Eugene. According to ODFW, the bear had become too accustomed to human interaction after being fed by locals,...

According to a report by Willamette Week, the Portland Police Bureau's specialized narcotics task force has achieved a significant milestone in its fight against drug trafficking, with a record amount of fentanyl seizures early this year, surpassing the totals for the entirety of 2023. By March...

In the heart of Oregon, a story unfolds that seems almost too good to be true. Last Saturday, amidst the regular hustle and bustle, someone's life changed forever with the purchase of a single Powerball ticket. This wasn't just any win; it was the jackpot - a staggering $1.326 billion. The drama...

You may have never heard of a velella before, but if you’re traveling to Cannon Beach or any of Oregon’s beaches in the next few days you may get a first-hand look at a lot of them.  Velella are also called “by-the-wind sailors” or “purple sailors” due to the discs they have on their backs...

In a unique discovery reported by KOIN news, a family from the greater Portland area found a 2-pound rock resembling a human heart in shape, color, and size on the Oregon Coast. The Ransom family discovered this rock at Short Beach near Oceanside on March 29, while exploring the area at low tide....