Port of Newport

06/12/2026

Our South Beach RV Park is just the place for relief from the forecasted high temps in the Willamette Valley this weekend. Spots are still open for the weekend, but call soon!

06/04/2026

Port Commissioners toured the former Rogue facilities this week, getting their first look at the vast space that will return to Port control once bankruptcy administrators give the go-ahead. While the main brewery facilities are mostly empty, the distillery still houses a significant number of full whiskey barrels. Now owned by Ninkasi Brewing Company, the barrels are expected to be moved very soon, leaving the distillery building empty. Next steps include a feasibility study to provide Port officials with guidance on the potential future uses for this important location.

05/28/2026

At 8am and sunset daily, a bugle's song can be heard around the bayfront. Learn more about how the U.S. Coast Guard Station Yaquina Bay starts and ends every day at the linked story.

The daily sound of “Colors” at U.S. Coast Guard Station Yaquina Bay

05/27/2026

Port Commissioners joined Executive Director Paula Miranda in celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Staff Accountant Mark Harris at last night’s commission meeting. “It has been a great honor to have Mark as one of our accountants here. He is such a joy to work with,” Miranda shared. “He stays late when needed, works very hard, and everybody loves working with him,” she added.

Harris was working at a private firm that was auditing the Port when he first came into contact with the organization. “I was really impressed with the people,” he recalled, saying they were ultimately the reason he joined the staff a decade ago. In his remarks, Harris described his career at the Port as “always an adventure and never a dull moment.”

Thank you, Mark, for 10 years of dedicated service!

05/26/2026

Shop at the Dock returns this summer. Oregon Sea Grant experts will provide a guided tour of the commercial marina with useful advice on how best to procure seafood directly from the fishermen. Dates are available in August and September. Details are in the link.

Explore Oregon’s Commercial Fisheries with Sea Grant Join Oregon Sea Grant experts on a guided walk along the commercial docks in your local port. Come learn where to find local, in-season seafood, how it’s caught, and how to buy it directly from coastal ports. Discover what makes Oregon seafood...

05/22/2026

Safety is critically important in commercial fishing. The partnership of organizations and individuals highlighted in this post deserve a huge THANK YOU for all they have done to promote safety training, provide safety equipment, and generally aid our fishing community.

Commercial fishing remains one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States, but along the Oregon Coast, researchers, fishermen and coastal communities are working together to improve safety at sea. ⚓️

Amanda Gladics, an Oregon Sea Grant Extension fisheries specialist and associate professor of practice in Oregon State University’s Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences, has helped lead a collaborative initiative focused on commercial fishing safety, emergency preparedness and community support.

Between 2024 and 2026, the initiative reached eight ports and supported hundreds of fishermen through:

🦺 727 life jackets distributed
🚤 141 fishermen trained in first aid and emergency drills
🛟 206 immersion suits tested and 127 replaced
🎣 146 commercial fishing licenses provided to fishermen facing financial barriers

This work highlights the power of long-term partnerships between researchers, fishing families and coastal communities working together to save lives at sea.

🔗 Read more here: beav.es/fPb

📷️ Credit: Amanda Gladics

05/19/2026

High School students interested in a maritime career have a unique opportunity this summer. It's a weeklong workshop that provides basic seamanship skills, including hands-on practice on small and mid-sized vessels, and connects participants to potential employers and opportunities for advanced training. The workshop is free with breakfast and lunch provided. Workshop participants will also receive safety equipment, training materials, and a $300 stipend for completing the entire course (must be present for all 5 days to receive). The workshop will occur at Hatfield Marine Science Center and is a collaboration of Oregon Sea Grant, Oregon State University, and Northwest Oregon Works. Find application information at the linked site.

We are running a Maritime Exploration and Training program with Oregon State University's Office of Marine Operations! High school students and recent graduates from Lincoln County and nearby areas are invited to this 5 day hands-on workshop at OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center. The course will provide basic seamanship skills, including at sea practice on small and midsized vessels, plus connections to maritime employers.

Applicants must be 16 years or older.
Apply here: https://bit.ly/MaritimeProg2026

05/14/2026

If you love literature or love historic boats - you'll love this unique opportunity!

🌊 Next stop, Newport! 🚢

On this week’s edition of Where in the World is the Western Flyer, our flagship vessel will continuing its return voyage to the Pacific Northwest with a stop in Newport, Oregon.

Sunday, May 17 – Join us at the Hatfield Marine Science Center for a public event featuring tours, film screenings, tours of the Western Flyer, and more.

For a full breakdown of our schedule, head to the 🔗 in our bio or to westernflyer.org



📸: Western Flyer in Newport, OR, fall 2023. Photo by Jack Barth.

05/08/2026

🔥COOL OPPORTUNITY ALERT!🔥
We're looking for a Volunteer RV Park Host.

Here's a direct link to the application site with more details on what this unique opportunity has to offer you as a volunteer!
https://hr.idhrp.com/JobApplication.aspx?jobpostingkey=9e3520a3-5670-4009-9495-a5def6cc8d7f