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Port of Newport Approves Their Budget
The Port of Newport Port Commission approved a $28.7 million budget for fiscal year 2025-26 at its meeting on Tuesday May 27th. Earlier...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Jun 2, 20252 min read


Future Development At The Port of Newport Discussed
Port of Newport commissioners met Tuesday August 27th to consider future enhancements to Port properties on both sides of Yaquina Bay,...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Sep 2, 20243 min read


Port of Newport Updates
Deteriorating after years of heavy wear and brutal weather, officials said interim improvements are necessary to keep Port Dock 7...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Jan 3, 20242 min read


Port of Newport Approves Work For Federal Channel
What can only be described as a lengthy and costly process to establish a federal channel into the Port of Newport’s commercial marina...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Nov 1, 20232 min read


Talk On Replacement Fishing Pier
A popular fishing spot is headed for a complete overhaul when the Port of Newport rebuilds the public fishing pier in South Beach. The...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Mar 30, 20232 min read


Planning Firm Chosen For Port Dock 7 Work
Taking a major step toward complete reconstruction of Port Dock 7 at the Port of Newport’s commercial marina, Port commissioners...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Oct 27, 20222 min read


Port Terminates Shop Lease With Shrimp Daddy
Last week the Port of Alsea board of commissioners approved to terminate the lease for Mike Gatens, owner of Shrimp Daddy, as of March...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Aug 23, 20223 min read


Port Of Alsea Looking To Terminate Lease With Popular Business
The Port of Alsea met on July 21st to discuss the lease they have with Shrimp Daddy. There was a standing room only crowd in attendance....
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Jul 26, 20223 min read


Wild Seafood Cookoff Tickets Now On Sale
Commercial fishing vessels are gearing up for the ultimate wild seafood culinary battle on Saturday, July 23 when the Port of Newport...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Jun 13, 20222 min read


Fishing Vessel Sinks At Port Dock 5
At 12:02 PM on Thursday, June 9, 2022, Newport Fire Department was dispatched to a report of vessel sinking at Port Dock 5 on Newport’s...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Jun 10, 20222 min read


Port Of Newport Discusses International Terminal Usage
Bringing more business to the International Terminal was recently discussed at a work session of the Port Commission. Port Commissioners...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Jun 7, 20221 min read


Port Removes Abandoned Vessels
A dozen vessels creating an expensive and unwieldy problem for the Port of Newport’s recreational marina will be dispatched over the...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
May 24, 20223 min read


Port of Newport Removes Derelict Fishing Vessel
Abandoned or derelict vessels are a costly challenge for the Port of Newport, as demonstrated by the decision to remove and dispose of a...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Apr 29, 20222 min read


South Beach RV Park To Get Wi-Fi Upgrade
A popular Lincoln County tourist destination will get an important upgrade following action by the Port of Newport Port Commission. Well...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Feb 27, 20222 min read


Port of Newport Moves Forward On New Administration Building
A permanent administration building is one step closer to fruition for the Port of Newport following the monthly Port Commission meeting....
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Nov 26, 20211 min read


Rogue Seawall Needs Refurbishing
With an engineering report in hand outlining the need to repair or replace the seawall that supports Rogue World Headquarters in Newport,...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Nov 10, 20212 min read


Port Dock 7 Inspection
A thorough inspection by an outside engineering team is in the works for Port Dock 7 following a unanimous vote by the Port of Newport...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Oct 6, 20212 min read


Port of Newport Board Approves Budget
Port commissioners approved the Port of Newport’s annual budget for fiscal year 2021/22 to the tune of $20 million at a combined budget...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Jun 8, 20212 min read


Port of Newport Looks At Two Assets Needing Work
Two Port assets on opposite sides of Yaquina Bay, both experiencing structural problems, were discussed by commissioners at the Port of...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Mar 3, 20212 min read


Storm Damage Shows Need For Repairs
The fallout from stormy weather that occurred during king tides kept Port of Newport officials busy and provided several points of...
Michelle Cassel Gomez
Feb 1, 20212 min read
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