After three months inside the Northwest ICE Processing Center, Lewelyn [lou-ellen] Dixon is going home.

HOST LEAD-IN: Family and community members have been fighting for the release of their loved one, Lewelyn [lou-ellen] Dixon, from the Northwest ICE Processing Center, for months. N-W-P-B’s Lauren Gallup reports that on Thursday afternoon [May 29], they got some relief.

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The Oregon Senate has passed one of this year’s most hotly contested gun bills. OPB’s Bryce Dole reports.

A growing number of elected officials are calling for the resignation of King County Assessor John Arthur Wilson. Wilson manages the government’s appraisers and is running for county executive.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson announce several policy changes today ((THURS)) they hope will spur housing development in Portland.

That includes using state workers to speed up permit approvals in Portland. Kotek said the partnership will pay off.

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HOST: The 1980s movie “The Goonies” helped put a small city on Oregon’s North Coast on the map for people around the world. Next week[THIS WEEK, if running after 6/1] thousands of fans are expected to descend on Astoria to celebrate the movie’s 40th anniversary.

One house featured in the movie now sometimes sees hundreds of visitors in a day, creating a challenging environment for people who live in the neighborhood. KMUN’s Katie Frankowicz [FRANK-OH-wits] reports on what organizers are doing to prepare fans and locals alike for the busy weekend ahead…

The daughter of a woman who died in the Northwest’s extreme heat wave of 20-21 is suing big oil companies over her mother’s death. KUOW’s John Ryan reports.

As wildfire season begins, staying safe outdoors can be a matter of knowing the right information. N-W-P-B's Renee Diaz reports on wildfire resources available to Spanish-speaking communities.

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The 1980s movie “The Goonies” helped put a small city on Oregon’s North Coast on the map for people around the world. Next week [THIS WEEK, if running after 6/1] thousands of fans are expected to descend on Astoria to celebrate the movie’s 40th anniversary.

One house featured in the movie now sometimes sees hundreds of visitors in a day, creating a challenging environment for people who live in the neighborhood. KMUN’s Katie Frankowicz [FRANK-OH-wits] reports on what organizers are doing to prepare fans and locals alike for the busy weekend ahead…

A top Democratic official in King County is facing calls for his resignation … after his ex-fiancee filed a restraining order. KUOW’s Scott Greenstone has the story.