13 Ways Your Purebred Cat Proves You Are Its Whole World
Most people assume cats are stone-cold roommates who happen to share your address. New research says the opposite – and the science gets oddly specific about it. Oregon State University found that cats form attachment bonds nearly identical to those seen in human infants and dogs. With purebreds – animals selectively s
Wildfire smoke trickles again into the Willamette Valley
A wind shift is pushing wildfire smoke from fires in northern Oregon into the Willamette Valley. Air quality in parts of Lane County are reaching “moderate” levels, which may be noticeable to individuals who are highly sensitive to air pollution. Air quality is measured on the color-coded Air...
Kohr Explores: Drag queens attempt to break world record
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Drag queens from across the Pacific Northwest are bringing their glamourous outfits and personalities into the skies above Oregon. Organized by drag queen Poison Waters, she and two dozen other artists joined forces in an attempt to break a world record for the most number of drag performers goi
Hot start to week as highs hit low 90s; smoke hazes northern Willamette Valley
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A return to summer weather kicks off the workweek as we count down the final days of August. High pressure remains in control of the weather pattern across the Pacific Northwest. WEATHER | Latest Storm Tracker 2 Forecast. Starting today, offshore flow returns, allowing high...
Garden University ” Roots & Bloom Wonder Walk” at The Oregon Garden
Participants will begin with a guided Wonder Walk through the garden. Each person will receive a unique Wonder Card with a reflective theme to guide what they notice throughout the walk. Rather than searching for specific objects, they’ll be encouraged to observe the garden through a different lens as they notice color
Willamette Valley faces cooler temperatures, possible showers today
A cold front brings cooler temperatures and a chance of light showers to the Willamette Valley today, with warmer weather expected early next week.
The Biggest Winners of Oregon State’s Fall Camp So Far
Building Bigger, Playing Better: The Winners of Oregon State's Fall Camp. Fall camp doesn't hand out trophies, but three weeks in, it's plenty clear who's building momentum heading into the September 5 opener at Houston — and it's not just the guys on the field. From transfers already being talked about like foundation
Shots fired in Corvallis lead to arrest near Home Depot
CORVALLIS, Ore. - Corvallis police caught a man accused of firing shots near The Home Depot on Wednesday morning, according to the Corvallis Police Department. CPD officials said officers responded to multiple reports of shots fired around 11:37 a.m. on Aug. 20 in the area of 1780 Northeast Four Acre Place. Several peo
Keizer woman’s call leads police to find body after alleged murder
A woman called Keizer police July 17 to report that she had shot and killed her husband and to tip them off about his body's location so their children wouldn't find him, according to court records that were unsealed Aug. 20. The caller identified herself as Shelly Rae Peca, the Keizer woman accused of murder who was a
Brush fire slows traffic on I-5 north of Salem
A brush fire off Interstate 5 near Brooks brought southbound traffic to a crawl on the freeway Aug. 22, the Oregon Department of Transportation reported. The Woodburn Fire District was alerted to the blaze at 2:51 p.m., according to PulsePoint. The agency rang a second alarm on the fire and had five vehicles on-scene
