We, the people of Oregon, have been remiss it seems. We’ve named a state bird (Western meadowlark), a state flower (Oregon ...

Finally, a list for our animal readers: If you’re a fuzzy four-legged creature or critter of any kind, Oregon may be the safest place to settle down. The state came in No. 1 on the Animal Legal ...

Oregon Department of Agriculture keeps a running list of confirmed avian influenza detections listed by date, county and type ...

Oregon House Republicans have announced legislation to modernize Oregon’s Sanctuary State law—which was last expanded in 2021—to allow law enforcement to keep our communities safe.

A cat in Oregon tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza strain and pet owners are urged to follow safety guidelines.

Octopus farming would be banned in Oregon under a bill that animal welfare advocates claim is necessary to protect the ocean dwellers from inhumane treatment.

HB 2557 would make Oregon the third U.S. state to ban the practice, and also would ban the sale of farmed octopus.

PORTLAND, Ore.— Oregon’s wolf population increased by 21 confirmed animals from 137 to 158 wolves in 2019, according to a report released today by the state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife. The ...

WARRENTON, Ore. — A dead whale calf washed ashore at Fort Stevens State Park along the northern Oregon coast Wednesday, according to Seaside Aquarium. This is the second whale to wash up at the ...

The state came in No. 1 on the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s annual list ranking each state’s animal protection laws. Oregon earned the same title last year after coming in No. 2 in 2023 — so ...