The City of Newport is encouraging residents, businesses, schools, community organizations and visitors to participate in the Great Oregon ShakeOut Earthquake Drill on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 10:15 a.m. The annual ShakeOut drill provides an opportunity to practice what to do during an earthquake and take additional steps toward emergency preparedness, including developing an emergency plan, assembling emergency supplies and learning evacuation routes. Participants are

Sam Case Elementary School has been awarded a $4,000 NOAA Ocean Guardian School grant to launch the first year of a three-year effort focused on protecting local watersheds, beaches and the ocean while reducing marine debris. Throughout the 2026-27 school year, students will connect classroom learning with environmental issues affecting their coastal community. “We are incredibly excited to partner with many organizations, experts and community members, both local and nationa

The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted the 2027 Big Game Regulations at their meeting in La Grande, setting seasons that offer a wide and varied range of hunting opportunities. The approved regulations include hunts for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, cougar, bighorn sheep, and Rocky Mountain goats, providing a mix of traditional big game opportunities along with some of the state's most challenging and sought after special hunts. Seasons and tag numbers will be si