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How Lincoln County residents are approaching Oregon’s housing crisis
"Think Out Loud" traveled to Lincoln County to learn about three different approaches residents and organizations are taking to create more units, more affordability and more stability in the coastal housing market.

Oregon Coast’s blue tiny visitors spark a son’s memory of his late father’s sailboat
While walking Hobbit Beach near Florence on Sunday, photographer Robin Loznak spotted around 100 Velella velella washed ashore.

Oregon Zoo reintroduces silverspot butterflies to native habitat
Once found along the entire Pacific Northwest coast, the Oregon silverspot butterfly now survives in only a few isolated areas.

Think Out Loud
ODFW releases draft management plan for Southern Resident orcas
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has a new draft plan to help Southern Resident orca populations along the West Coast. We'll hear from the agency to learn more.

Newberg business owner arrested by ICE officials, alarming vineyard workers
A vineyard business owner was arrested by federal immigration officials Thursday. The arrest follows an uptick of enforcement actions by the federal government in Oregon.

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.