The U.S. Coast Guard has permanently returned its rescue helicopter to Newport after removing the aircraft without explanation in October. That’s according to Oregon Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden, who ...

A federal judge in Eugene has extended a temporary restraining order that will require the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to keep a rescue helicopter in Newport, Ore., for now. A temporary ...

The U.S. Coast Guard search and rescue helicopter removed from Newport has been returned, U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said. "I just got off the phone with the U.S. Coast Guard, who has ...

Local fisherman Michael Pettis said the helicopter — which has been in Newport for decades — has played a critical role in marine safety for years. “The Coast Guard does a tremendous job in having our ...

The US Coast Guard worked in collaboration with its New Orleans Air Station to rescue the duck hunters when their boat ran ...