Portland in the News: Owl Attacks, Free Zoo Admission, Fall Foliage & More | November 6, 2025

Hoo is an invasive species that likes to pluck hats off of unsuspecting Portland hikers? The barred owl has been on the attack in Oregon since the 70s.

Luckily, the adorable owls at the Oregon Zoo are cozy and well fed in their fenced off exhibits. The Zoo is offering free admission to federal employees affected by the government shutdown.

And if you’re already heading to Forest Park, swing by the Portland Japanese Garden for peak leaf peeping.

Here’s a roundup of the goings-on in Portland this week:

• Here is Portland: Fleeting fall beauty at the Portland Japanese Garden
• OregonLive: Downtown Portland is making a comeback
• OPB: These Oregon theaters have been entertaining moviegoers for 100 years
• PDX Monthly: A closer look at Oregon’s owl attacks
• KGW: How to celebrate World Vegan Month in Portland
• KGW: Oregon zoo offering free admission for federal employees affected by the government shutdown
• WWeek: Pre-professional soccer team Portland Cherry Bombes will debut in May
• OregonLive: This household pest (or lack of it) helps propel Portland to top of cleanliness rankings
• PDX Monthly: Portland’s best pie shops