Welcome to Newport, Washington
The City of Newport, with a population of approximately 2,200 is located on the Washington/Idaho border just west of the Pend Oreille River. With a comfortable elevation of 2,160 feet, Newport is a city that provides a unique experience of four distinct seasons.
We are less than an hour’s drive north of Spokane, which has an International airport for easy access to our city. From Spokane you can travel through Newport to ski resorts in both the U.S. and Canadian Rockies. Summers present an enjoyable scenic drive through rugged mountains and along pristine rivers. One can see an abundance of wildlife including deer, elk and moose along with wild birds including pheasants, turkeys, and at the right time of the year bald eagles.
OFFICE HOURS & LOCATION
HOURS OF OPERATION
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Closed on Federal holidays
- 200 S. Washington Avenue, Newport, WA 99156
- (509) 447-5611
- FAX 509 447-2226
- cityofnewport@newport-wa.org
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Important Notices:
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
Newport City Council has called for a special meeting of the Newport City Council.
SUBJECT: Policy Review
DATE: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: City of Newport City Hall
200 S. Washington Ave.
Newport, WA 99156
Members of the public are encouraged to attend the meeting, however no public input will be allowed.
Agenda: Will be posted when available.
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JOB OPENINGS
Newport City Council Vacancy
Councilmember Sears resigned from City Council at the council meeting on September 8th. The City Council is now accepting applications for Position #3 with a term expiring on December 31, 2029. To be eligible, candidates must be a registered voter, and a resident of the City of Newport for one year (RCW 35A.12.030).
The application and job description are available for download or pickup.
Salary: $200.00 per month
How to Apply: Complete an application and return to the City Clerk/Treasurer in person or at clerk@newport-wa.org.
Pick up an application at City Hall (200 S. Washington Avenue) or download below.
City Council application and job description
Questions? Call city hall at (509) 447-5611.
Deadline to apply: October 13, 2026, 4pm