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Could snow be on its way to Portland this weekend? Your phone seems to think so but meteorologists would disagree.

PDX has been named one of the top cities in the US to travel with your pampered pup. 

Frisky felines are venturing outside the catio. OPB reports on the ‘adventure cats’ exploring the wilds of Oregon. A less welcome furry fellow has been found lurking in the Willamette River. The Chinese mitten crab or ‘hairy’ crab is an invasive species and officials are urging the public to report sightings. And if you like…

It’s getting cuter in the Columbia River Gorge these days. The Oregon Zoo’s Cascades Pika Watch reports the potato-size mammals are making a population comeback after the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire caused their numbers to dwindle. Oregonian’s celebrated the 55th anniversary of Exploding Whale Day this week and an official celebration will be held in Florence…

As inflatable frog costumes sell out across the country, Wired breaks down the history of the frog as a historic protest symbol. 

All eyes are on Portland as protests continue at the city’s ICE building in the South Waterfront, with many protestors donning inflatable animal costumes.

A new permitting program from Portland Parks & Recreation will allow food trucks and other mobile services to set up in certain city parks.