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Crime
Police arrest Coos County zoo owner after finding meth, guns and $1.6M
Bandon police arrested Brian Tenney, owner of West Coast Game Park Safari, on May 27 after officers found drugs, weapons and large amounts of cash at his property.

New summer bus connects Beaverton to Oregon Coast on weekends
A new seasonal bus service begins this weekend from Beaverton to the Oregon Coast.
Undersea volcano off the Oregon Coast could blow this year — but don’t panic
The Axial Seamount, the most active volcano in the Pacific Northwest, has been making headlines lately with signs that it could erupt sometime this year.
Coast Guard ends search near Cannon Beach after finding ‘no signs of distress’
Coast Guard crews originally started the search for a possible sunken vessel after people reported seeing four or five flares from shore. But what they thought was debris turned out to be garbage.

Environment
Aging tide gates threaten Oregon’s coast, but replacing them isn’t cheap
There are over 1,000 tide gates in Oregon, preventing the ocean from flooding valuable agricultural land. Many were installed more than 70 years ago. And now, they’re at risk of failure. But replacing them isn't easy.
Food
How to forage for food on the Oregon coast
Finding food along the Oregon coast is surprisingly simple if you know where to look.

Science & Environment
Forested swamps on the Northwest coast are some of the biggest carbon storehouses around, new research finds
A new study suggests that restoring tidal swamps along the Pacific Northwest coastline could provide the most bang for your carbon storage buck.

Think Out Loud
How National Weather Service layoffs could affect ship passages in Oregon
Federal layoffs at the National Weather Service could affect ships seeking safe passage through some of Oregon's treacherous waters. We'll hear from the Columbia River Bar Pilots to learn more.
Oregon Coast residents pack congressional town hall, hoping for answers
Oregon voters have used town halls to tell elected leaders how they feel about the rush of changes brought on by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk.
Animal Welfare Act violations found at southern Oregon Coast roadside zoo, federal authorities say
In December, United States Department of Agriculture inspectors found underfed lions with protruding ribs at West Coast Game Park Safari in Coos County.