West Coast

The term "West Coast" in these articles refers to two distinct locations: a region of remote backcountry in New Zealand and the state of Oregon in the United States. In New Zealand, the West Coast is newsworthy due to the recent rescue of a border collie named Molly. Molly was lost for a week after her owner was injured in a fall. Public donations funded a helicopter search that successfully located and rescued the dog. In Oregon, the focus is on campaign finance reform. Despite voters supporting limits on campaign donations in 2019, Oregon lawmakers have not fully committed to these reforms, maintaining the state's outlier status regarding campaign finance regulations. This inaction is significant because it allows corporations to contribute heavily to political campaigns, potentially influencing legislative decisions.