City of Newport

Among the White House’s latest potential cuts to federal spending is the elimination of the scientific research unit for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. If enacted, those could have a major impact on a coastal Oregon city.

The central Oregon coast is infused with federal money, has branches of many federal agencies and is home to its hundreds of its employees.

Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, said at least 880 federal employees at the weather and research agency face job cuts

Newport is considering a proposal to expand its paid parking plan to a second neighborhood: Nye Beach.

A second area aquatic center is facing a temporary shutdown.

The city of Newport is looking for a new mayor after its former mayor resigned over offensive posts he made in a private Facebook group.

The mayor of Newport has resigned after revelations he posted offensive messages about women, immigrants and the LGTBQ community on a Facebook group for current and former law enforcement officers.

The City of Newport is considering whether to allow rideshare companies such as Uber and Lyft to legally operate there.

Leaders from the City of Newport have helped secure $60 million to rebuild its water infrastructure.

The city of Newport is considering whether its city council members should be paid a stipend.

The City of Newport is working on long-term strategies to combat the traffic congestion that’s plaguing some neighborhoods in the tourist destination on the Oregon coast.

Newport is seeking public input on how to spend a final round of urban renewal dollars in the city’s South Beach neighborhood. An urban renewal district…