Is a secret ICE detention facility in the works for Newport? Clues reveal scope of Oregon coast federal project

Evidence is mounting that ICE plans to build a facility capable of holding hundreds of people, elected officials say.

Oregon Democrats outraged over reported ICE facility plans near Portland

Oregon Democrats clash with Kristi Noem over proposed ICE detention facility near Portland after tense meeting leads to ...
Jefferson Public Radio

How the reopening of the federal government is impacting Oregon so far

Federal offices and agencies began reopening in Oregon after the longest government shutdown in U.S. history came to an end ...

These 40 airports will slash flights as federal government shutdown strains controller staffing

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it would reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” ...
La Grande Observer

BREAKING: 3 Eastern Oregon airports receive $8.7M in federal funding

U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley on Aug. 28, 2025, announced the Hermiston Municipal Airport is receiving $2.18 million from the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, part of $17 million coming ...
KTVZ

Oregon lawmakers voice concern over reports of possible ICE detention facility in Newport, Coast Guard helicopter move

Oregon Democrats in Congress and a state lawmaker voiced concern Wednesday about reports that the federal Immigration and ...

Dozens of flights canceled Tuesday at Portland International Airport amid air traffic controller shortage

D ozens of flights at Portland International Airport were canceled Monday after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a ...
Jefferson Public Radio

Inquiry from defense contractor spurred concern about ICE facility on Oregon Coast

A letter to the City of Newport last week suggested that unspecified federal operations are planned for December.