'A big win': U.S. Coast Guard rescue helicopter to stay stationed at Newport, Oregon lawmakers say

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A U.S. Coast Guard search and rescue helicopter that was returned to Newport last week will remain stationed there, moving forward, two U.S. Senators for Oregon said on Thursday. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden both announced in social media posts that the U.S. Coast Guard assured them the helicopter would [...]