AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Newport Oregon. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/newport-or 144 69 https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/newport-or https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:21:55 -0600 Schedule of events: Thursday, July 3,2025 - 10am to 9pm Music and Entertainment throughout the day on the Main Stage including: 11:00 am-12:00 pm - https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/the-new-lincoln-county-fair-2025-31753488-newport-or.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/the-new-lincoln-county-fair-2025-31753488-newport-or.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 Now in our 28th year! NPBAF celebrates papermaking and manipulation, surface design, book arts, collage, nature printing, mixed media, and more. Our https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/newport-paper-and-book-arts-festival-2025-31732596-newport-or.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/newport-paper-and-book-arts-festival-2025-31732596-newport-or.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 Join us for an exclusive pop-up dining experience at the 2025 Newport Seafood & Wine Festival, where Dungeness crab takes center stage in a https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/newport-seafood-and-wine-festival-2025-31718424-newport-or.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/newport-seafood-and-wine-festival-2025-31718424-newport-or.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 For our third annual film festival, we are delighted to announce that over 200 films were submitted by filmmakers from 55 countries! Our final https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/the-big-blue-film-fest-2025-31715529-newport-or.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/the-big-blue-film-fest-2025-31715529-newport-or.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 Newport Seafood & Wine Festival The Original and Still the Bes February 22-25, 2024 Music Line-up, 2 stages! Thursday: Sonny Hess 5pm-7pm https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/47th-annual-seafood-and-wine-festival-31644020-newport-or.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/47th-annual-seafood-and-wine-festival-31644020-newport-or.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 The Big Blue Film Fest (BBFF) was a rousing success last winter, and our heartfelt thanks go out to everyone for their overwhelming support! As a https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/the-big-blue-film-fest-2024-31641861-newport-or.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/the-big-blue-film-fest-2024-31641861-newport-or.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 Portland, OR - The Democratic Party of Oregon called on Oregon’s Republican member of Congress to return federal dollars his office used to https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/oregon-democrats-call-for-rep-cliff-bentz-to-return-tax-dollars-he-spent-on-trump-inauguration-31761978-portland-or.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/oregon-democrats-call-for-rep-cliff-bentz-to-return-tax-dollars-he-spent-on-trump-inauguration-31761978-portland-or.html Government and Politics Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 Drought emergencies declared in five counties this calendar year Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought in Douglas, Morrow, and Union counties https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-declares-drought-emergency-in-douglas-morrow-and-union-counties-31761277-salem-or.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-declares-drought-emergency-in-douglas-morrow-and-union-counties-31761277-salem-or.html Government and Politics Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 On August 1, 2025, pursuant to Article V, Section 15b(4), of the Oregon Constitution, Governor Tina Kotek provided notice to the Legislature that she https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-issues-notice-of-potential-vetoes-for-2025-legislative-session-31761275-salem-or.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-issues-notice-of-potential-vetoes-for-2025-legislative-session-31761275-salem-or.html Government and Politics Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 State of Emergency extended through November 2, 2025 Eugene, OR - This week, Governor Tina Kotek extended the State of Emergency declaration due to https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-extends-state-of-emergency-due-to-rowena-fire-31761276-eugene-or.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-extends-state-of-emergency-due-to-rowena-fire-31761276-eugene-or.html Government and Politics Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 Bipartisan legislation supports educators to deliver high-quality public education across the state Eugene, OR - On July 31, 2025, Governor Tina https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-signs-bills-to-support-public-schools-improve-student-outcomes-31761274-eugene-or.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-signs-bills-to-support-public-schools-improve-student-outcomes-31761274-eugene-or.html Government and Politics Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 On July 30, 2025, Governor Kotek announced the appointment of Tessean as the next director of the Oregon Youth Authority (OYA). Tessean’s https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-appoints-michael-tessean-as-director-of-the-oregon-youth-authority-31761271-salem-or.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-appoints-michael-tessean-as-director-of-the-oregon-youth-authority-31761271-salem-or.html Government and Politics Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 Trump Administration's EPA has announced plans to repeal the Endangerment Finding as part of sweeping climate rollbacks Governor Tina Kotek https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-releases-statement-in-response-to-climate-danger-rollback-31761270-salem-or.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-releases-statement-in-response-to-climate-danger-rollback-31761270-salem-or.html Government and Politics Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 Changes take essential steps forward to address water quality and transparency concerns, while protecting the health of all Oregonians Salem, OR - https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-signs-historic-clean-drinking-water-legislation-31761268-salem-or.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-signs-historic-clean-drinking-water-legislation-31761268-salem-or.html Government and Politics Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 Bipartisan legislation builds on Governor Kotek’s goal to increase housing supply and bring down costs Hillsboro, OR - On July 28, 2025, https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-signs-bills-that-break-down-barriers-to-housing-construction-31761269-hillsboro-or.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-signs-bills-that-break-down-barriers-to-housing-construction-31761269-hillsboro-or.html Government and Politics Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600