Town moves on with Newport exhibit after Keiko setback
Newport officials push a new multimillion dollar exhibit aiming to draw visitors back after Keiko the orca departed. The plan includes a suspended see through water column at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, plus a new recreation center and Nye Beach improvements to boost tourism and local business.
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Clinton pledges to protect sea and beach areas
Clinton outlines plans to safeguard ocean regions and beaches, noting oceans cover 70 percent of the Earth and support economies while facing pollution and global warming. He cites 200 million acres already protected but warns much of America's seas remain unprotected and threatened by runoff.
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Babbitt fire mishandled by Park Service officials
May 4 blaze at a park, driven by winds over 50 mph, left more damage than planned. Investigation finds Park Service staff who started the fire broke proper procedures and lacked adequate fire crews.
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