The Newport Daily News

The Newport Daily News is an independent daily newspaper that operates six days a week, catering to Newport County in Rhode Island. It releases its editions in the morning from Monday to Friday, as well as on Saturday mornings. This newspaper holds the distinction of being the largest family-owned publication in the state.

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Natural disasters are more frequent in Newport. How funds could be set aside for repairs

2 days ago | newportri.com | Savana Dunning

Newport City Council will vote on a resolution to create a capital project for climate resiliency and disaster relief funding. The project would collect and redistribute grants from various sources, including FEMA, for repairs and mitigation efforts. The resolution was prompted by winter storms in 2023-2024 that caused damage to city infrastructure, such as Elm Street Pier.
Is the Newport Bridge at risk of a vessel strike? What's being done to find out

2 days ago | newportri.com | Savana Dunning

After the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland collapsed from container ship collision, the National Transportation Safety Board identified 68 bridges in need of vulnerability assessment. This list included the Clairborne Pell Bridge which connects Jamestown and Newport, because it was built prior to current risk thresholds accepted by the NTSB.
Despite RI judge's order, funds not flowing to environmental groups suing Trump administration

3 days ago | newportri.com | Alex Kuffner

A federal judge ordered the release of environmental program funds frozen by the Trump administration. Despite the court order, some nonprofits report that their awarded funds remain under review by the EPA and Department of the Interior.
Will Trump's tariffs make RI calamari more expensive? What we found.

6 days ago | newportri.com | Antonia Farzan

Customs officials previously ruled that U.S.-caught squid isn't subject to tariffs if it's cleaned and cut into rings and tubes overseas – only if it's breaded. In the past, a substantial portion of squid landed in Rhode Island was shipped to China for processing. Fishermen land more than $25 million worth of squid in Rhode Island each year, making it the state's most valuable fishery. Often, their catch is frozen and shipped overseas to China for processing.
'The Gilded Age' Season 3 premieres in June. What we know about the upcoming season.

1 week ago | newportri.com | Paul Parker

Season 3 of "The Gilded Age" premieres in June and will explore the Russells' ambitions and the Brook-Van Rhijn sisters' changing circumstances. Bertha Russell aims for higher social status, while George Russell takes a risky gamble in the railroad industry. Peggy Scott, a Black aspiring journalist, navigates a new romance with a doctor whose family disapproves of her career.
How much does it cost to park at Newport County beaches in 2025? What you need to know

1 week ago | newportri.com | Will Richmond

Rhode Island beach parking fees vary by location and residency status. Seasonal passes are available for residents in many towns, offering discounted parking. Some beaches offer free parking for residents or during the off-season. Sandy toes and sunshine. Waves crashing on the shore and seagulls. Summer in Rhode Island isn't complete without a trip – or many trips – to the beach. While Rhode Island's beaches are mostly publicly accessible to a point, you should be prepared to pay to park.
This riverwalk in RI is one of the best in the US, per USA Today. How to go

1 week ago | newportri.com | Catherine Messier

If you like long walks in nature, consider checking out this trail along the water in Rhode Island. USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards just released its public space rankings, and one riverwalk in Rhode Island ranked among the best in the country. The annual 10BEST awards highlight the best in travel, food and lifestyle, and winners are chosen by a public voting poll after being nominated by industry experts.
Rhode Island's shoreline access laws could change this year. Here's how.

1 week ago | newportri.com | Antonia Farzan

One piece of legislation would require municipalities to go through a formal process before removing parking near public rights of way. Another would allow them to preserve flooding-prone roads as walking paths. Advocates see room to improve shoreline access in Rhode Island, and are backing three bills in the General Assembly this year. Here's the breakdown of what changes might be in store:Parking near rights of wayBills:S 716, sponsored by Sen.
Gretchen Dow Simpson, RI artist known for New Yorker covers and highway murals, dies at 85

1 week ago | newportri.com | Antonia Farzan

Gretchen Dow Simpson attended RISD for two years, but dropped out to work as a secretary at her family's insistence. After nine years of rejection, she persevered and became one of the New Yorker's most prolific cover artists. In 2012, Simpson was chosen to design murals that beautify Rhode Island's highways and welcome visitors. Gretchen Dow Simpson, whose art graced New Yorker covers and Rhode Island highways, died on Friday, April 11. She was 85.
Parking violation fines to increase in Newport. What it will cost if you break the law

1 week ago | newportri.com | Savana Dunning

Newport City Council approved an ordinance on first reading which would increase the fines for most parking violations from $40 to $60. The increase comes as a result of a survey of other RI municipalities, which City Administration used to determine it was time for an increase. Some fees carry even heavier increases, such as parking in front of fire hydrants or fire lanes. NEWPORT – Want to find a place to park in Newport?