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Newport’s historic Yaquina Bay Lighthouse expected to reopen this fall after renovation
The structure was only officially used for three years after being built in 1871, but it’s long been a part of Newport’s lore. And its renovation means a lot to the community.
Infrastructure
Newport parking issues highlight city’s growing pains
After installing paid parking meters on the bayfront last year, Newport is looking at doing the same in a second location, Nye Beach. But the idea is exposing a bit of a rift as the city grows.

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.