Newport City Council sends stern message to McKee: No cruise ship fee hike
Newport city officials say Gov. Dan McKee never consulted them in crafting his plan to raise fees on visiting cruise ships, a move they say could put the city by the sea at a serious disadvantage compared to other regional ports competing for tourism dollars.
Newport City Council to hold special meeting on residential parking permit changes
Proposed overhaul would prioritize year-round residents, expand benefits beyond on-street parking
Newport City Council to meet March 11
Agenda includes new food truck license, parking ordinances and a sustainability committee
Rep. Lauren Carson breaks down her 2026 constituent survey live with What’sUpNewp
Newport lawmaker discusses housing, healthcare, the hospital birthing center, climate resilience and more in noon conversation with What’sUpNewp
Rep. Carson to discuss constituent survey results in live conversation with What’sUpNewp
Newport lawmaker joins outlet Thursday at noon; survey covered housing, healthcare, Newport Hospital Birthing Center closure and more
Cotter, DiPalma push to add conservation funding to state green bond
Lawmakers propose adding $17.5 million to governor’s $50 million bond proposal ahead of November ballot
Sprawling investigation finds decades of sexual abuse among Catholic priests in Rhode Island
Catholic priests in Rhode Island preyed on hundreds of children for decades, getting away with sexual abuse largely due to a system where bishops prioritized minimizing scandal as the diocese maintained a secret archive to conceal the revelation of more victims.
Lieutenant governor’s race expands as Khamsyvoravong kicks off campaign
At-large Newport City Councilor and former mayor intends to focus on strengthening primary health care in Rhode Island
Xay Khamsyvoravong enters Rhode Island lieutenant governor’s race
Former Newport mayor enters crowded Democratic primary with $158,000 in the bank
Blizzard recovery Day 2: Newport Public Schools closed for the rest of the week; Ocean Drive remains closed; parking ban lifted on Broadway
City crews clearing side streets; power nearly fully restored; RIPTA resuming limited service with detours; Gaudet shelter demobilized
Roger Williams University leads effort to restore Rhode Island’s quahog populations in Narragansett Bay
RWU researchers, students and industry partners are working to reverse decades of decline in one of the state’s most valuable commercial fisheries
Northeast US digs out from brutal storm that disrupted flights and canceled school
Warwick, Rhode Island, exceeded 3 feet (91 centimeters), topping the nation so far.
Newport City Council to honor Black History Month, take up zoning changes at Feb. 25 meeting
Council will also consider new restaurant licenses, residential parking amendments
Bills filed at Rhode Island State House would limit private equity ownership in health care
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Linda Ujifusa and Rep. Kathleen Fogarty targets corporate practices lawmakers say prioritize profits over patient care
Public workshop on Naval Station Newport compatibility study set for March 3 in Newport
Residents can weigh in on transportation, land use and water infrastructure planning at the two-hour session at Innovate Newport
Newport Councilor again cited for campaign filing violation
One local councilman, Newport’s David Carlin III, apparently continues to ignore state campaign finance filing requirements, while another, Xaykham “Xay” Khamsyvoravong is raising significant funds as he’s rumored to be considering a run at a significant statewide office.
Newport County shows stark divide in student absenteeism rates
While Newport ranks second-worst statewide at 34.6%, Jamestown and Little Compton post some of state’s best rates
Cannabis retail license distribution poses challenge for commission
State cannabis regulators have yet to decide how they will handle the awarding of up to 20 cannabis retail licenses to applicants chosen by lottery as early as May.
State to apply for funds to upgrade rail traffic in Southern Rhode Island
State to seek $6.5 million federal grant for Westerly station platform upgrade, a key step toward closing the Northeast’s only commuter rail gap
Sen. DiPalma releases parent survey to support students during extended school absences
Survey targets families of students who missed 10 or more consecutive school days due to medical or social-emotional needs
Rogers High School principal placed on leave following independent investigation
Report finds systemic failures in communication, supervision; incident occurred Oct. 17
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