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Kristian Foden-Vencil/OPBHomelessness used to mainly be a problem for bigger cities. But nowadays, a mixture of high housing costs, the pandemic, and a lack of mental health services, means homeless camps are popping-up in smaller towns too. -
Courtesy of USGSThe quakes were too far away and too shallow to cause a tsunami, according to a geophysicist at the National Earthquake Information Center.
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Commercial fishermen in Coos Bay are protesting what they see as a rushed effort to bring offshore wind farms to the Oregon coast. -
A new administrative rule that went into effect Friday prohibits Oregon recreational fishers from taking home sea stars, otherwise known as starfish.
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As part of President Biden’s and Governor Kate Brown’s push to boost alternative energy, floating wind turbines are being explored offshore, including three spots off the Oregon Coast. Some want more scrutiny of such a development.
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The Oregon Coast Trail (OCT) stretches along the entire 362-mile coastline-- from Washington to California. There are some gaps along the way-- disconnected sections of trail that pose safety concerns for hikers. Now, the public is asked to provide feedback on plans to reconnect the OCT.
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Scientists don’t know why some types of sea stars are returning to Oregon while others were hit so hard by disease they’re critically endangered. Continued research at places like Cape Blanco on Oregon’s south coast could provide insights.
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In the ‘80s when President Ronald Reagan pushed for offshore oil, Oregon pushed back. But it turns out Reagan’s oil agenda inspired the state to create policy to protect its shores.
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Kelp’s leaves and stems grow in coastal waters, sheltering all sorts of organisms – even tiny shrimp eaten by whales. But kelp has been depleted on parts of the Pacific coast. Now, proposals to update Oregon’s policy for its rocky shores aim to replenish those kelp forests.
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Seen throughout Oregon’s rocky coast, Black Oystercatchers are shorebirds that nest high up on large rocks. But as more visitors flock to the coast, these birds face threats from human disturbance. Advocates think education - and in some places - new restrictions - will help.
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Natural resources in the Northwest are closely linked to tribal culture and identity. As Oregon’s ocean advisory council works with community groups to update policies for managing the rocky shores, sovereign tribal nations have special status and unique needs.
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Ask anyone who lives or visits, October is a great month to visit the Southern Oregon coast. October often features some of the best weather of the year…
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When Whiskey Creek gold was discovered south of Coos Bay in 1852, miners from all over the world showed up on the Southern Oregon Coast, hoping to strike…
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Mountains and ocean; our region has so many great features. Especially where those features meet. That's where you'll find Nick Neely, or at least his…
