Now’s a good weekend to check any beech trees on your property for the tell-tale sign of a new and potentially fatal disease. The disease is called beech leaf disease, and it’s now spread to all 67 ...

Last week, WW wrote about Gary Granger, a Portlander who roams the streets at night, counting the thousands of crows roosting in the trees and rooftops above downtown ("Hotseat: Gary Granger," WW, Dec ...

Cole pointed the tiny pistol toward the birds and pulled the trigger. The crows nearest the officer immediately took flight as the firecracker sailed through the air, leaving a trail of sparks behind.