Research from the University of Colorado Boulder suggests that young pikas at a site near Rocky Mountain National Park have declined dramatically over 40 years, raising concerns about whether pikas ...

A new shop downtown Bend is adding a touch of whimsy and wonder to the city center. Inside, plush toys and collectibles sourced from Asia are displayed on floating teal shelves, and a cafe serves ...

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)-- A new shop in downtown Bend is bringing sparkle and a dose of Japanese-inspired charm to the local retail scene. Pika Pika sells toys and collectible figurines, including some of ...

A new study led by the CU Boulder carries a warning for one of the Rocky Mountains’ most iconic animals—the American pika (Ochotona princeps), a small and fuzzy creature that often greets hikers in ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Months after the Oregon Zoo launched its search for Cascades Pika Watch participants, the organization has recorded another consecutive increase in the species. Pikas were ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — If you're ever hiking out between Angel’s Rest and Viento State Park near the Columbia River and happen to hear a squeaky toy, you've probably just heard one of Oregon's most adorable ...

On a foggy, cool morning earlier this fall, wildlife biologist Chris Ray and PhD student Rachel Mae Billings sat down at the edge of a rock-strewn mountain slope and listened — just listened. All was ...

The beloved Boo Buckets are back at McDonald's for the 2025 spooking season. Happy Meal Boo Buckets made their official return to McDonald's on October 21, according to a recent announcement from the ...

A fall favorite has made its official return. McDonald's "Boo Buckets," a storied tradition since 1986, are now available for purchase at participating restaurants, while supplies last. The decorative ...

We’ve been expecting the tsunami of AI-generated videos ever since we first got a taste of AI’s image-making abilities several years ago. The results until recently were underwhelming. But now our ...

McDonald's is bringing back its popular Halloween-themed Boo Buckets for 2025. This year's collection features five designs, including three classics and two new characters. The Boo Buckets first ...

"Spooky Season" will go on at Wendy's without Boo! Bags this year. The American fast-food chain confirmed to USA TODAY on Sept. 22 that while the Halloween-themed bundle meal will not be back, its ...