Oregon senators, congresswoman secure commitment to keep Coast Guard helicopter in Newport

Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, as well as Congresswoman Val Hoyle, received written commitment to keep a search and ...
Family Destinations Guide

The Best Oysters In Oregon Are Hiding Inside This Unassuming Seafood Joint

The crisp Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blancs from Willamette Valley vineyards are particularly well-suited to the oysters and lighter fish dishes. The beer selection highlights Oregon’s renowned craft ...
The Providence Journal

DEM says Massachusetts men caught in Newport with 67 undersized fish

A boat owner was arrested during the week of Nov. 17 after Rhode Island Environmental Police Officers intercepted three Massachusetts men in Newport with 67 undersized fish, according to the state ...
The New York Times

Where the Waters Are Rough, a Fishing Town Confronts Trump’s Priorities

First, Newport, Ore., lost its Coast Guard rescue chopper. Then came the swirl of rumors and evidence that Immigration and Customs Enforcement was coming to town. The Yaquina lighthouse in Newport, ...
OPB

With ICE (maybe) waiting in the wings, Newport sits in limbo

On Nov. 12, a spot in Newport’s city council chambers was the hottest ticket in town. An emergency meeting was set for 6 p.m. and the small chamber quickly swelled to capacity, packed with Newport ...
Oregonian

Fees are increasing for hunting, fishing, crabbing and clamming in Oregon. Here’s how much

It’s about to cost you more to try your luck — and skill — at hunting, fishing and collecting shellfish in Oregon’s wildlands and waters. More than 75 recreational and commercial fees will increase ...
katu

Wyden holds town hall to address Newport's helicopter move, potential immigration facility

NEWPORT, Ore. (KATU) — U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon hosted a town hall in Newport to address community concerns over the U.S. Coast Guard's (USCG) decision to relocate a rescue helicopter from ...
KGW8

Oregon, Lincoln County sue Trump administration, asking them to return Newport's search-and-rescue helicopter

NEWPORT, Ore. — Oregon's state attorney general, Lincoln County and a Newport community organization announced they are suing the Trump administration in order to get a U.S. Coast Guard rescue ...
Fox 12 Oregon

Lawsuit filed to return Coast Guard rescue helicopter to Newport, Oregon AG says

NEWPORT, Ore. (KPTV) - Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield says a lawsuit has been filed against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, requesting the return of the Coast Guard rescue helicopter ...
KTVZ

FREE FISHING: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announces two upcoming opportunities to fish for free statewide

OREGON (KTVZ) -- Are you looking for something to do following Thanksgiving? The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced free fishing days on November 28th and 29th statewide! All ...
KOIN 6

Rogue Ales shuts down all pubs in Oregon after Newport operations closure

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Rogue Ales and Spirits has shut down its main Newport operation and location on Friday, according to the Port of Newport. The company has also closed its remaining pubs in ...
The Register-Guard

Sen. Wyden, local leaders denounce rumored ICE detention center in Newport

Rumors are circulating that a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility may be established in Newport, Oregon. Oregon politicians, including Sen. Ron Wyden, and local officials have ...