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Newport's Undersea Gardens closes after 46 years, sea life to be saved
19+ hour, 39+ min ago (443+ words) by Chris Liedle, KATU News NEWPORT, Ore. " After 46 years in Newport, the coastal attraction "Oregon Undersea Gardens" announced Sunday it is ending operations next month. The announcement was little surprise to the local community, as many have heard rumors it…...
Newport officials warn of possible ICE facility on Oregon coast, seek more info
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (504+ words) NEWPORT, Ore. (KATU) " City of Newport officials have been alerted that the U. S. Department of Homeland Security is evaluating locations along the Oregon coast for a potential U. S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) facility, with Newport Municipal Airport identified as a possible…...
Coast Guard pledges to keep rescue helicopter in Newport, Oregon Sen. Wyden says
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (235+ words) FILE -- Newport Fishermen's Wives, a nonprofit aimed at increasing safety for the central coast's commercial fishermen, is suing the U. S. Coast Guard and its parent agency, the Department of Homeland Security, over its removal of the rescue helicopter from Newport, Ore....
Community addresses Newport city leaders over potential ICE detention center
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (331+ words) by Victor Park, KATU NEWPORT, Ore. (KATU) " The public gave emotional testimony Wednesday night during a City Council meeting as rumors swirl that the federal government wants to site an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility at the city's airport. Outrage…...