The fire at Pacific Seafood’s Newport facility on the Bayfront remains active as crews continue to work to contain it. Newport city officials reported that the first call came in at 8:51 a.m., and firefighters from across the region joined local emergency responders. Officials said no civilian injuries have been reported. One firefighter was taken to a hospital for evaluation. About 30 to 40 people were inside the facility when the fire began; officials said they evacuated sa

UPDATE: Approximately 25-30 people were at the evacuation site prior to it being moved to the Atonement Lutheran Church. Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospiital is still open and operating as usual. Hazmat is on scene and investigating if ammonia was released, but the city has no confirmation of a contamination at this time The Sheriff's Office has moved the evacuation to a Level 2, Be Set. This not a mandatory evacuation, but it is recommend and the city is asking ALL Newp

Newport’s paid parking districts will transition to the off-season parking schedule beginning Monday, Nov. 2. Through April 2027, parking in public Bayfront areas and the Nye Beach turnaround will be free Monday through Friday. Parking will also be free on Saturday, Oct. 31, for Halloween trick-or-treating at Bayfront and Nye Beach businesses, and Saturday, Dec. 5, as the community celebrates the holiday season with events including the annual Lighted Boat Parade and holiday