# Newly installed crow statue in Portland apparently vandalized

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-08-13 04:07 UTC · Category: Entertainment

## Executive Summary
4 news sources are covering this Entertainment story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.

## Intelligence Brief
"Newly installed crow statue in Portland apparently vandalized" is generating significant coverage in the Entertainment category, with 4 articles from 4 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.


Outlets currently covering the story include Portland.gov, KOIN.com, KATU and OregonLive.com. PULSE measures a story's velocity from how quickly new articles appear and how many independent newsrooms join the coverage.


This brief was generated by PULSE's extractive engine from coverage metadata only. The latest headlines from every source are listed below; the velocity chart shows how the story is developing in real time.

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|
| OregonLive.com | The stunning crow sculptures appearing across Portland are part of a magical treasure hunt inspired by Laika’s upcoming animated film | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgJBVV95cUxPM1V2OE8zVkQ0TmR2Ymo0MFM3Tnp2cXdkLUZEVW81YkJDTzU1N1h5SkNpSF9MSVFMS043dDhNMG4wNlZQWF9UVDNybmJHT09aMFB2c2tPcGc5STM5QlVMbXVpVHdWbGRTQ3BkVi0yeFU0RDk3SzJwZnVGdVR1ajFnTXpKeDFIQ2VucVNocTJrcnJNN2NZUGZ6Q0ZQU3RsQzNsRlh6UGU5UjNYS0l4dXBIZkJfT2k3ay00NnhTcl9Qdk1UUU05YlpQQWlHOGZkd0dIdEVWblJweEdGanpLTlB0ejRKZ2lybUZnTjgtdmtnTmZ4QkMxUEtXdTV6c2QyQTlteENqVEE2Vl9Ga2hUU0E?oc=5) |
| Portland.gov | Crow Sculpture Lands at City Hall | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigAFBVV95cUxQUFhJWGQ1M3l2UHowVzNXRGtxN0tmWG4wYmx5OWxCbDBxNENKQTJKRkZ4RVlGZFcweGlrN19vMjc4OWFNdlpfT0ZYaUtVRVBxcmRuNmk3ay1JMnBDMWRVcDBiRVI1XzZaNG9mdUFPSVZteXBYcEJGLVFtcC1EZmktTQ?oc=5) |
| KOIN.com | ‘It’s a unique twist’: Portland crow artist’s positive take on vandalism | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxQcXc2WWotOFpRR21VMUQ1TjQwWHc4dzN0M2dUX1hiNEFIOFU2amg0NW9uaGVncVNPTVJhSjNqZnhWWHV3cGJndHhieldvQ1FKQU1wWnZVQmtJUWx5cF85SnVXRFVYQmxkQl93djZiYkVDRDlLWHRfbW9JVVlsS01aU0U5LVlhWmV5bFl0RUwwMUtRZ3VGampONU50WGdQdU43ZVI4OFhR0gGrAUFVX3lxTE9Vc2tYSmxCckRDTVlyNDlmcHVaSkVBeFBaZ2Q2WldMT0txNEJkc2V6LUplcUIxbkJkMnlPVktkalhwS2xWWGxmdGtnOS14Z09falBRUXFsQmZTMzVic3V1ZTRGc21FLUIwT2IyTVc3Z0pwWldLRlhIeVd5QnNLWC1mandYeWYtdV9TbDRFOUVhMU5uYlBSc1lxbXJkT2Q5VWhrS0ZpQWh5WllSWQ?) |
| KATU | Fowl Play: 'Wildwood' crow statue vandalized days after landing in Portland | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi6wFBVV95cUxOZklHMmdIMnlzOEwxTHZ6N0poNE9nM3ZwZWR6YXNQeURoNmtvMTVOMzF5QXVjLWJOejRzZUs0MjJUQV9hN2tHTGd1R2pJcnN3bUtMWlZFOWZnQ1ktTFJVOEwtSjhBc2RxVllIazdCV0tSc25XWWJMMmRNaFdVVExHVUdGajNpLWVhRmM1Ul9PcV9PSmhwLTNiYlV5LUJSeDlVWjNyNm9JYUhNNlF4YjdCTUJVWWhvbjBtWjBadTVHSWJISUFxeXFIMFI5NkgzY19jVzg5MU4xYXk1UjgxUjJFVjF3T2hpRnZ6Y2ZN?oc=5) |
| OregonLive.com | Newly installed crow statue in Portland apparently vandalized | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxNQldGSVQ4MTV3VU81elpWSkV0dXdfa3RFLVJnRFB5aFJKSzh3YnNUaHpnVGJrMm55MnlfR1NSOTladjdzb0pLQW4yZ1FHQlRsc1FYRTcyM0VhbUpqUk5vMFEzNGR2QnpxdXlOckFrbVVPV05HUXl3c1pCcXl3ZzA1WXgtYnZuY0tjdHJjQmR5bWZBMjVjRnVVUml6c0NyVXFoQThPYi04RFlVUQ?oc=5) |

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*Canonical Source: https://pulse.byoviral.com/trend/2026-08-13/newly-installed-crow-statue-in-portland-apparently-vandalized*