Welcome to Newport, Washington

City Hall built circa 1913

The City of Newport, with a population of 2,114 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

Normal hours at Newport City Hall for walk in business
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday - Friday except holidays when we are closed.

Important Notices:

City Business License Endorsements are live. They are being processed slowly, you will have until June 30th 2024 to get the endorsement.

1/29/2024 – Road restrictions are in place for the City of Newport.

Ordinance 2117

We are accepting applications for a vacancy on the planning commission.  

Planning Commission Application


On November 20,2023 the City of Newport held a public hearing to accept public comment on proposed sewer and water utility rate increases and passed resolution 20231122 establishing new sewer and water utility rates.  The resolution shall become effective on January 1, 2024.

2024 Water and Sewer Rates

**JOB OPENINGS**

Completed applications may be emailed to clerk@newport-wa.org.

Seasonal Camp Host for the Founders RV Park.  April through October.  Open until filled.

Job Application

Lateral Police Officer

A 48 hour on/96 off shift schedule and take home vehicle.  There is no residency requirement.  All equipment and uniform provided. First Review 3/15/2024.

Job Application