Welcome to Newport, Washington

City Hall built circa 1913

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.

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OFFICE HOURS & LOCATION

HOURS OF OPERATION

8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Closed on Federal holidays

Important Notices:

The City of Newport, in collaboration with Big Sky Industries, is conducting routine sewer main cleaning and maintenance from April 14 through June 20, 2025, between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM on weekdays. This essential work aims to ensure the reliability of the city’s sewer system and prevent blockages. 

Residents and businesses may experience temporary inconveniences during this period, including water leaks from toilets, equipment noise, odors, traffic disruptions, and water gurgling in drains. To minimize disturbances, the City recommends placing a towel around toilets, keeping toilet lids closed to prevent backflow or splashing, and remaining alert for possible traffic congestion. 

The City thanks all residents for their understanding and support during this necessary maintenance effort.

Request for Proposals (RFP)

City of Newport Seeks Proposals from Qualified Firms or Individuals to Update the Comprehensive Plan

The City of Newport is seeking a multidisciplinary consultant team, which can be a single firm or a team of individuals and/or firms with specialized expertise for our Comprehensive Plan update. The consultant team will be responsible for updating the City’s Comprehensive Plan (CP), completing development codes and Critical Areas. Additionally, the selected consultant will collaborate with other agencies in Pend Oreille County to have cohesiveness and inclusion of goals and policies within the City and County. 

Firms desiring consideration shall submit a complete qualification package and any other pertinent data to further assist the selection committee in evaluating the firm’s qualifications electronically to:  Nickole North, Clerk/Treasurer clerk@newport-wa.org to arrive no later than 4:00 PM on May 09, 2025. 

The City of Newport is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Minority and women owned firms are encouraged to submit proposals.

Questions regarding the project or proposal may be referred to Abby Gribi, City Administrator (509) 447-5611.

***Job Openings***

 

None at this time