— With a 1-day GoPass costing just under $5 Hampton Roads Transit is one of the most economical ways Some regular riders told WTKR News 3 some additions they'd like to see on HRT's services some people don't really have the chance to really get out until the weekend That hour on hour is too long waiting on a bus," said a regular HRT rider he acknowledges that they've expanded their services making it easier for riders to get around Hampton Roads you'll know the transformation that they have made from now until how it used to be They didn't have as many buses and as many stops," the rider added This is why city leaders in Newport News are stepping in to ensure that riders have a convenient and accessible experience a Newport News Councilman who sits on the HRT board "One of the things HRT has done is that they can join the mobile fare which riders can utilize on their device to see where the bus will be pulling up it's being able to utilize that to get on and off to help efficiency for those driving and getting off the bus," said Harris Harris added that HRT is in the process of installing QR codes on bus stop signs for people to scan While there have been other efforts to make transportation easier like implementing the micro-transit program and increasing the amount of bus routes going through Hampton and Newport News other riders say they want to see a security boost If something was to happen to a passenger or operator you'll have to wait for the police to get there," said another rider "We want to make sure that all of our riders feel safe It's always the utmost importance for all of us," Harris added Harris and other HRT leaders did ride with people scribbling notes when they heard about their experiences and commented on ways to improve City leaders say they're constantly meeting to discuss what's going well and what they can improve on — Drivers on I-64 through Newport News can expect significant traffic impacts beginning as early as May 5th as the Virginia Department of Transportation begins a long-term bridge rehabilitation project that will last through at least 2025 VDOT announced that a series of single-lane closures will be implemented at two key overpasses: J Clyde Morris Boulevard and Hampton Roads Center Parkway Watch related coverage: Virginia residents will need a REAL ID to board an airplane starting May 7 travel lanes in both directions of I-64 will be reduced from four lanes to three between exits 258 and 261 The lane reductions will roll out in phases: VDOT leaders say the construction work is expected to continue through early 2026 The timeline could change based on weather conditions and construction schedules VDOT urges drivers to stay alert in work zones and plan for potential delays Real-time updates will be available through the 511 Virginia traffic service and VDOT's social media channels For more details about the project clickhere. HII announced that the Virginia-class shipbuilding team including its Newport News Shipbuilding division has received a contract modification to build two fiscal year 2024 Block V submarines awarded to Newport News Shipbuilding and teaming partner General Dynamics Electric Boat covers construction of the 11th and 12th fast-attack submarines under the Block V contract “We appreciate the teamwork that resulted in these critical national security assets being put under contract,” said Jason Ward NNS vice president of submarine construction “We understand the advantage Virginia-class submarines bring to the sailors who operate them and our shipbuilders are working with diligence to deliver them to the fleet.” NNS and Electric Boat have delivered 24 Virginia-class submarines to date ISN to help leader in shipbuilding create safer work environments while upholding mission-critical operations the global leader in contractor and supplier information management services announced HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division the largest industrial employer in Virginia and a leader in the design has selected ISNetworld® to assist in reviewing and verifying contractor compliance information the largest military shipbuilding company in the U.S. is renowned for its critical role in designing and constructing nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and submarines for the U.S Newport News Shipbuilding selected ISN’s contractor management platform to enhance compliance with Health and Environmental (HSE) processes and uphold its commitment to safety and operational excellence “ISN is proud to help Newport News Shipbuilding advance its safety and contractor management processes,” said Brittany Surine “We look forward to working together to improve safety on Newport News Shipbuilding’s jobsites and to support national defense and innovation in shipbuilding.” Top News,Greece Greece has approved an international tender for hydrocarbon exploration in four blocks in the Mediterranean Sea Top News,World Top News,Energy World,Word newsletter The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) participated in the 2025 edition of Sea Asia one of the premier maritime industry events in the Asia-Pacific… Leading mental health support provider MHSS is proud to confirm its commitment to diversity and inclusion with the appointment of two psychologists… Design & Development by P.KAN.DESIGNER Design & Development by P.KAN.DESIGNER — A woman is charged with concealing a body and forging records after police found her elderly mother's body in a Newport News home Police say a relative who lives out of town requested a welfare check in the 1200 block of Hampton Avenue That's near the Magruder neighborhood of Newport News When police executed a search warrant at the home on April 18 they found a 92-year-old woman who was dead including prohibition against concealment of a dead body and obtaining documents from the DMV when not entitled — A local nonprofit is working to empower and find solutions for those experiencing homelessness Virginia Organizing a nonprofit dedicated to serving unhoused peoples has partnered with Christopher Newport University to find solutions to the increasing issue of homelessness Watch related coverage: Newport News leaders urge public to attend forum about homelessness on the Peninsula What happens most of the time is that they get stopped and then get in trouble because they don't have anywhere to go" said Joseph Jones who wants to see housing insecurity addressed Joseph is from Newport News and also speaks from experience He says he's been homeless on-and-off for years and would like to see more resources The 2024 Point-in-Time report from the Greater Virginia Peninsula Homeless Consortium revealed that although there are over 1,400 shelter beds available on the peninsula other housing options for homeless individuals are becoming limited permanent supportive housing was at 95% capacity and other permanent housing options were 99% full Watch previous coverage: Hampton Roads families individuals struggle with housing insecurity as shelters fill up "We've met many times with the members of city council and we talked to the main ones working on housing issues and homelessness in the city and connected them with people who have firsthand have to use the resources that they promote" said Aaron Easter City leaders say a number of things are driving the increase in homelessness in Newport News One major reason is the rising cost of housing City leaders say many disabled and elderly individuals have been priced out of housing opportunities in their community Many of these people depend on fixed income programs like Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) and Social Security Income (SSI) Watch related coverage: Newport News to take another look at Allen Iverson backed apartment development rental evictions and poor rental histories also limit unhoused individuals in securing affordable housing It is also worth noting that employment wages are often not enough to maintain permanent housing without assistance programs like Housing Choice Vouchers (formerly Section 8) Kimberly Thomas the Director of Newport News Department of Human Services sent us a statement on this issue: "We recognize that the key to addressing homelessness and finding a solution requires a multi-faceted system combining prevention while also addressing systemic issues like poverty and lack of affordable housing," she wrote — As President Donald Trump wraps up his first 100 days in office the White House has prioritized several key issues including a significant reduction of the federal budget — however the president showed a willingness to invest in America's military capacity Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones recently returned from meetings with federal officials in Washington and emphasized the importance of maritime dominance for the U.S His city has a vested interest in this topic "The first thing that comes to mind is Newport News Shipbuilding and all the ships that we've built here in Hampton Roads," Jones said Watch related coverage: Federal layoffs impact veterans and government employees in Hampton Roads Newport News Shipbuilding is part of Huntington Ingalls Industries the largest military shipbuilding company in the nation Trump urged lawmakers to invest more energy and funding into shipbuilding Mayor Jones believes this spending would have a positive ripple effect whether it's quality of life or making sure that we can have more workforce development," he added there is a push for increased air power in nearby Virginia Beach whose district includes Naval Air Station Oceana — the Navy's East Coast master jet base — discussed the possibility of relocating some F-35 squadrons from California to her area Watch related coverage: Hampton University students discuss implications of DEI amid policy rollbacks we can't we can't just solely put all of our eggs in one basket on the West Coast," Kiggans stated The F-35s represent the next generation of naval air power as older F/A-18s are phased out Kiggans noted the historical success of previous relocations Kiggans advocates for F-35 jets at NAS Oceana any buildup in military resources would come with a hefty price tag chair of the economics department at Norfolk's Old Dominion University warned that the Department of Defense budget could approach nearly a trillion dollars "The appropriators in Congress are talking about a Department of Defense budget that might near a trillion dollars," McNab said He expressed concerns that while increased spending might generate short-term growth the long-term sustainability of such spending is in question Watch related coverage: Tariff debate sparks potential product shortages "You may get a short-term burst of growth because there's more spending because the fiscal house is on fire at the federal government level Mayor Jones remains optimistic that increased military spending could lead to significant economic growth in the region but also let's have more people visit and really invest in downtown Newport News and the entire city," he concluded This story was reported by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy — Drivers on Interstate 64 through Newport News can expect significant traffic impacts beginning as early as May 5 as the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) starts a long-term bridge rehabilitation project that will last through at least the rest of the year The lane reductions will be rolled out in phases: VDOT said construction is expected to continue through early 2026 and that the timeline could change based on weather and construction schedules.VDOT urged drivers to stay alert in work zones and plan for potential delays For more details about the project, click here Lincoln County School District is pleased to announce that Leslie Roache has been appointed the new principal of Taft Elementary School starting in the 2025-26 school year who is transitioning to the principal position at Yaquina View Elementary in Newport following the retirement of current Principal Kristin Becker at the end of this academic year “I am so excited to join my new school community!” shares Roache who brings over 20 years of experience in public education to the position she served for nine years in the Silver Falls School District holding roles as both an elementary school principal and at the district office Roache is a passionate educator who believes that schools serve as the center of their communities providing vital opportunities and connections for students and families alike Having relocated to Lincoln County in November with her husband Roache has already begun establishing roots in the community She is the proud parent of two college students — one a Duck at the University of Oregon and the other a Beaver at Oregon State University The district looks forward to welcoming Roache to her new role as she continues the tradition of excellence at Taft Elementary School We're always interested in hearing about news in our community View our Subscription offers and specials here Have the headlines delivered Monday through Friday so you don't miss out on updates Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account WAVY.com A homicide investigation is underway after a 28-year-old woman was found dead Wednesday inside a residence in Newport News https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/newport-news/newport-news-police-investigate-homicide-after-womans-body-found-at-home/ How loved ones spend their last days in Medicare and Medicaid supported facilities is top of mind for local members of Congress who represents voters in Virginia's first congressional district said he went through this with his parents Newport News police responded to a home on Cedar Avenue and found a toddler unconscious on a mattress with paramedics arriving soon after and pronouncing him dead before medical efforts could be made Zai-Twond Perry was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and felony child abuse the father's side of the family of 20-month-old Khaza Lindsay-Holliday has been in an uphill battle to get answers about what happened to him a time to raise awareness about the system and how it helps children across the country the Department of Homeland Security's deadline for Real ID is Wednesday Secretary Kristi Noem says the enhanced form of identification for boarding flights and accessing federal buildings and installations will reduce fraud and make the country safer but her name is not the only reason why she's precious That word best describes how Ruby Stancill entered the world — precious If you drive across the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expected to be a game changer for transportation in the region and especially there where traffic snarls remain a quality of life issue for the region's drivers Hampton Police are searching for a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting at the Karma Restaurant and Lounge on Lincoln Street in early April https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/hampton/hampton-police-searching-for-suspect-in-connection-with-fatal-lincoln-st-shooting/ A trial date for a former Churchland High School teacher accused of sexually assaulting a minor was continued to mid-June during a hearing Monday https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/portsmouth/trial-for-former-churchland-hs-teacher-delayed-after-issues-with-commonwealths-attorneys-office/ Curve warning signs give drivers an advance notice of upcoming curves in the road and how fast you should drive through them The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has launched a review and upgrade of curve warning signs so does how they perform when going around curves,” ODOT states in a release “This is one of the reasons we have a few projects to look at curve warning signs along our highways.” ODOT crews are reviewing corridors to determine if signs meet the national standards and to increase sign visibility for curves that have had crashes in the past In some cases the advisory speed could change to meet current criteria This occurs when the posted speed is the same as the recommended speed for safely driving around a curve Make signs larger and/or add more signs on curves that have had reported crashes in the past The goal is to increase awareness so that drivers notice and react to the curve in the road by slowing down ODOT also planes to install signs on OR 202 If you’re driving through one of the curve warning sign work zones “Installing signs can help reduce fatal and serious roadway departure crashes at horizontal curves,” ODOT states in the release “They help drivers be more aware of when the road will change directions This awareness can help reduce the number of crashes caused by drivers leaving the road Road departure fatalities account for about two thirds of Oregon fatalities They are also a cost-effective approach to reducing road departure crashes.” For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit TripCheck.com or call 5-1-1 there are no recent results for popular articles Mitten crabs have unique features unlike any native crab species They have a notch between their eyes and four spines on each side of the carapace was caught on April 22 in the Lower Columbia River east of Tongue Point Chinese mitten crabs have not been confirmed in the Pacific Northwest until now A single Japanese mitten crab was found in the same area in 1997 according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) mitten crabs caused significant infrastructure and ecological damage in and around San Francisco Bay when the population was at its height in the late 1990s it is important to correctly identify this species and report it to your local ODFW office with the location found A commercial fisherman who caught the unusual looking crab did the right thing by bringing it to ODFW’s Columbia River staff Staff then brought the crab to an ODFW shellfish biologist who identified it as a Chinese mitten crab They are named for their hairy mitten-like claws and vary in color from brownish-orange to greenish-brown and native crab have been misidentified as invasive Chinese mitten crabs spend most of their lives in freshwater but adults must be in saltwater to reproduce Newly hatched larvae are in open saltwater in bays and estuaries and fully molted juveniles are found in brackish and freshwater areas within a few miles upstream of saltwater This single crab was a large male that could have been introduced to the Columbia illegally by a person or via ballast water as larvae ODFW encourages Columbia River users to keep an eye out for mitten crab and report any found to ODFW along with photos if possible and location or report it online to the Oregon Invasive Species Council ODFW biologists are working with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and NOAA to determine if other mitten crabs are in the Columbia River Methods include setting up trap lines and potentially collecting water and substrate samples to look for environmental genetic markers specific to the mitten crab — Newport News City Council approved to rezone a vacant lot at 350 Yorktown Road to develop new 620 housing units on the historic Endview Plantation At the corner of Yorktown Road at Endview Plantation the vacant lot is where a development made up of 393 single family homes and 182 townhomes will go The site also will include nearly 32,000 square feet for commercial space and 125 acres of planned open space including new trails that will connect to Newport News Park Bryan Skipworth lives near Endview and has concerns "It's going to be more hectic for anybody that has a business in this area Including home ownership and more people visiting Newport News Watch related: Newport News to take another look at Allen Iverson backed apartment development "We always knew that we wanted to develop it for some sort of residential mixed use development" said Flora Chioros Flora says the property is currently owned by Newport News Economic Development Authority.Recently Newport News city council approved rezoning the vacant lot which has a rich history as a national landmark dating back to the American Revolution and the Civil War Chioros says some parts of Endview will remain like the burial sites when construction starts City leaders say the land also is occupied by the Endview House and outbuildings which are on the National Registrar of Historic Places and will continue to be open to the public Families who live less than a mile from Endview say they don't want major construction making bad traffic worse "When you leave in the morning to go to work you sit there at that corner for 5 minutes If you had 600 more units it's going to be even worse" Skipworth added "I think that it's going to be troublesome it's going to be even more so" said Keith Hoff The city is doing a series of traffic impact analysis studies Some recommendations include turn lanes on Jefferson avenue and Yorktown road and an additional site entrance on Crafford road "There's always some pain but I think the long term goal will be to ensure that the transportation aspect of it actually works" said Flora Developers say the project will take between seven to 10 years to complete — A homicide investigation is underway after Newport News police found a woman's body inside a home Wednesday night officers were sent to the 600 block of Antrim Drive in response to a report of an unresponsive person officers found a women inside a home who was not breathing The woman has been identified by police as Imani Parrish Police are investigating her death as a homicide citing the "suspicious nature of [Parrish's] injuries." Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP or submit a tip online at P3Tips.com never have to testify in court and can be eligible for a reward of up to $1,500 for tips leading to an arrest It is soon time to mount a mini road trip to Oregon vineyards and wineries the hopeful march toward the new vintage; the vistas are beautiful; Mother Nature is seductive .. go before the busy Memorial Day weekend when open houses offer new vintages art exhibits Another activity of the season is the ritual of spring cleaning starting with a high shelf in my garage that contained a row of anonymous boxes that had gathered dust for longer than I could remember They were both confirmations of invitations to visit two of California’s most storied vineyard estates: Jordan Vineyard and Winery and Guenoc Winery The memories that came flooding out of those two envelopes put spring cleaning on hold for another day but few could upstage the wild and incredible experiences from those back-to-back visits that remain with me today Our adventure begin when our Newport attorney and good friend flew us in his four-seat Cessna down to Healdsburg Airport where we were met by Bay Area friends who drove us to Guenoc which is a 4,200-acre cattle ranch and vineyard part of which crossed over Napa County’s northeastern border Our host was Orville Magoon — his real name — whose family traded a downtown block in Honolulu for 23,000 acres that included the ranch and vineyard that had been owned by legendary 1880s superstar actress Lille Langtry Lillie had hoped to spend more time at Guenoc when she moved “to the country” from her home in San Francisco but her heavy touring schedule of the world’s stages made it difficult Lillie Langtry’s friends and admirers included the cream of society and the arts She was alleged to be a mistress of the Prince of Wales Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw highly praised her talent and intelligence Lillie brought in a French winemaker who planted her vineyard partnered in breeding prize thoroughbred racehorses When our party of six presented ourselves to Orville Magoon we met a man almost is colorful as his name and his famous actress predecessor Orville put me in his battered pickup and told my crew to follow behind in our car to a section of the vineyard There he bounded out and pointed to a line of metal poles rising out of the vine rows at regular intervals he had an arrangement with the Department of Agriculture’s experimental farm across the country in Beltsville The daily reports he received back allowed him to make adjustments needed to benefit his grape growing I thought to myself that’s why I enjoyed and sold so much of Guenoc’s excellent red Petit Sirah since you arrived late due to headwinds and an extra fuel stop that your corporate pilot reported I had to give your sleeping accommodations in Lillie’s bedroom in her Victorian mansion He said you will be more comfortable across the meadow in Freddy’s hunting lodge and tour Lillie’s place the next morning before the winery tasting The lodge was more comfortable than sleeping in a museum The next day we motored southwest to Jordan Vineyard and Winery in Alexander Valley near Healdsburg Denver oilman Tom Jordan had long wanted to buy a French wine château he came to California and built his own spectacular version The guest suite where Christina and I stayed was furnished with fine authentic antiques from French wine country We tasted the excellent Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay added bottles to our Guenoc Petit Sirah and then let Evan fly us home But I couldn’t stop thinking how close I came to being able to say Joseph Swafford — jcswaff56@gmail.com One lane to close in both directions on I-64 at J Clyde Morris Boulevard overpass and near Hampton Roads Center Parkway through early 2026 NEWPORT NEWS – Contractor crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) are scheduled to implement a series of long-term single-lane closures and traffic shifts on I-64 at the J Clyde Morris Boulevard (exit 258) overpass and near Hampton Roads Center Parkway (exit 261) in Newport News as construction of the Hampton Roads Express Lanes (HREL) Newport News Segment continues As part of a multi-phased approach to facilitate bridge rehabilitation at both locations crews will first close one inside lane on I-64 in each direction reducing travel lanes from four to three and shifting traffic right toward the outside of the roadway The first phase of this new traffic pattern on I-64 is scheduled to begin first at J and near Hampton Roads Center Parkway as early as Monday Overnight closures of the I-64 east and west on-ramps from J Clyde Morris Boulevard and Hampton Roads Center Parkway are scheduled to be in place during implementation of the new traffic pattern from 9 p.m Clyde Morris Boulevard and near Hampton Roads Center Parkway are estimated to be in place through summer 2025 followed by the next phases of single-lane closures and traffic shifts at these locations Clyde Morris Boulevard are scheduled to be implemented in the center lanes of I-64 with lanes open on each side followed by the closures of an outside lane in each direction shifting traffic toward the inside of the roadway on I-64 the single-lane closures will move to the outside lanes shifting traffic to the inside of the roadway in a future phase This work is expected to continue through early 2026. All work is weather- and schedule-dependent; therefore Motorists are reminded to use caution when traveling near work zones be alert to digital message signs and drive distraction-free Hampton Roads Express Lanes Newport News Segment This work is part of the HREL Newport News Segment Project that spans approximately 11.5 miles on I-64 starting just east of LaSalle Avenue (exit 265) in Hampton and ending 1.2 miles west of Denbigh Boulevard in Newport News. For 10.5 miles of the segment from just west of Jefferson Avenue (exit 255) to I-664 (exit 264) the existing HOV lane in each direction will be converted into an Express Lane alongside the three general purpose lanes. For the last 1 mile of the segment between I-664 and LaSalle Avenue, one general purpose lane will be converted into an Express Lane in each direction Please note that this file is not ADA compliant VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A Newport News man has been charged with rape by force in Greene County the Greene County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a juvenile that had been sexually assaulted.adButlerLazyLoad("924485591846925348",100,["688449","688449","688449"],"177030"); Greene County’s Criminal Investigation Division was able to determine that the alleged offender was Mateo Juan Nicolas He charged with one count of rape by force Investigators were also able to determine that Nicolas lived in Newport News and was wanted since 2021 for deportation from being illegally in the country.adButlerLazyLoad("730230779041706185",100,["688449","688449","688449"],"177030"); Nicolas’ arrest came with assistance from the U.S Dori Zook is a reporter at NewsRadio WINA and CvilleRightNow.com She can be reached at dzook@charlottesvilleradiogroup.com or by phone at 434-977-6397 UVA Alert Monday morning from self-inflicted gunshot incident The Nelson County Sheriff and The AWARE Foundation of Virginia asking help finding a missing Nelson County teen Governor Youngkin took final actions to complete the legislative session for 2025 in the General Assembly Charlottesville Police Chief Kochis presented to City Council last night a plea to implement a one-year program that would combine department program data asking Council for a $150,000 appropriation Virginia’s standing as one of the top states in the nation for patient safety in hospital settings has again been affirmed in the Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Grade rankings Be sure you have your GPS enabled and try again Newport’s annual Loyalty Days celebration takes place this weekend (May 2-4) several individuals are being recognized as hometown heroes This year’s hometown heroes are Jason Malloy Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office; Luke Richcreek They will receive special recognition during the Loyalty Days Parade down Highway 101 Chief Jason Malloy was nominated as Hometown Hero by the entire staff of the Newport Police department He began his employment with the department in 1994 after serving as a police officer in Waldport and a police reserve officer in Toledo as the city undertook the recruitment process for a new police chief he reflected on his 31-plus years with the department and this reflection reinforced his enthusiasm for the job and for the future of both the city and the police department Chief Malloy is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police the Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police Albright is a petty officer second class and is currently at U.S Coast Guard Station Yaquina Bay in Newport He graduated from the New Hope Christian School in Grants Pass He attained surfman certification on March 15 adding him to the list of the highest level of boat operators within the U.S The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is proud to present Patrol Deputy Casey Elfstrom as this year’s Hometown Hero He joined the sheriff’s office after seven years in the U.S Navy and graduating from Oregon State University He is also a graduate of Taft High School in Lincoln City Elfstrom knew the value of working through his commitment to forming positive relationships with everyone he works with Through hard work and determination he completed his basic police academy and sheriff’s office field training to become a solo deputy he has earned his intermediate police officer certification and is working towards his advanced certification Elfstrom now serves as the Depoe Bay contract deputy Luke Richcreek is the Newport Fire Department’s Hometown Hero He has been with the fire department since September 2022 He was recently promoted to the rank of engineer Richcreek is a graduate of Newport High School and recently became a new dad Mark Watkins has been a member of Lincoln County Search and Rescue for 16 years he has shown his dedication to the community and has become a team leader within the group Watkins displays kindness and an ability to teach others the ropes of search and rescue in the county He has been the group captain for many years and recently stepped down to focus on other parts of his life He represents the SAR group and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office with professionalism and integrity Since enlisting in the Oregon Army National Guard on Feb he has completed multiple military courses including Urban Search and Rescue Extractor Level 1 Serving with a positive attitude and taking initiative in his platoon Hubble continues his progress in learning and expertise setting the ultimate example of what it is to be a modern day hero John Maurer decks a 6-pound canary rockfish at Dockside Charters This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Brown pelicans are easily recognized by their large size The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is investigating reports of sick and dead brown pelicans along the Oregon coast Several pelican carcasses were collected for testing “Lab results from two pelicans found in Newport came back negative for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI),” the release states “Additional test results are still pending to determine if disease or domoic acid toxicity may be involved.” Brown pelicans breed in southern California and migrate north along the Oregon coast in the spring “It is not uncommon for juvenile birds to become fatigued “Some of the pelicans reported to ODFW have appeared to be tired but otherwise uninjured juveniles domoic acid toxicity caused by harmful algal blooms in southern California has recently sickened or killed dozens of brown pelicans and other wildlife.” ODFW is awaiting further testing to determine if domoic acid or another illness is contributing to the cases of sick or dead pelicans in Oregon it is important to note that a current advisory is in place for the sport harvest of razor clams along the Oregon coast from Cascade Head to the California border due to elevated levels of domoic acid This advisory is based on toxin levels accumulated last fall “Razor clams are slow to clear toxins from their systems but ODFW’s phytoplankton monitoring currently shows no harmful algal species off the entire Oregon coast,” the release states ODFW urges you to leave it alone and keep dogs leashed and away from wildlife and the best thing to do is to leave pelicans alone,” the release states ODFW district wildlife biologists along the coast said they are aware of this situation and the public does not need to report sick The Shilo Inn is located at 536 SW Elizabeth St This sign was spotted in a front window of the Newport Shilo Inn stating that the building was closed and unsafe to enter Curious folks may wonder about signs placed by the city of Newport on the windows of the Shiloh Inn building at 536 SW Elizabeth St. saying the building is unsafe and under orders not to occupy by the Newport Fire Department that the buildings fire sprinkler system and a fire standpipe in the stairwell used for fire suppression will need to be replaced “That means there’s no safe means of egress if there’s an emergency especially with it being a multi-story building,” he said “The sprinkler system needs complete replacement It’s degraded to a point where it’s not really repairable and needs replaced (the building) has to have a sprinkler fire system and has to have the fire standpipe system in the stairwell that we use to fight fire Murphy explained that the system has been inspected multiple times by the State Fire Marshal’s Office and owners were given notice that the system needed to be fixed and they were given a final order to fix,” Murphy said Murphy said that once the repairs are made He noted that while the inn operates several buildings have been in financial distress for some time having declared bankruptcies and been named by the IRS for collection of owed back taxes is alleged to owe more than $20 million in back taxes some Shilo Inn properties were ordered to be auctioned off to cover debts Newport Hospital’s Frederick Henry Prince Memorial Fund awards $188,500More than 30 local programs that serve youth across Aquidneck Island have received grants from Newport Hospital’s Frederick Henry Prince Memorial Fund the fund awarded $188,500 to 31 organizations to support initiatives that help children lead healthier lives through physical activity Among the recipients are six programs to be awarded funds for the first time The “Powered by Prince” grants range from $1,200 to $13,000 and will support a wide range of initiatives that include boxing the fund awarded $38,500 more than in 2024 The Frederick Henry Prince Memorial Fund at Newport Hospital was established in 2010 when Elizabeth Prince of Newport and her children – Diana Oehrli and Regis de Ramel – donated $3 million to the hospital to fund healthy activities for underserved children in Newport County the fund has now awarded more than $1.4 million in grant funding since its inception Pastore Cultural Travel ScholarshipsApplications are available for the Sen Two travel scholarships to Newport’s sister city Each recipient must presently possess a valid passport and be a resident of Aquidneck Island though students may be attending a high school off-island The students will stay with host families and be accompanied by a Newport Festa Italiana chaperone Airfare and travel insurance will be provided Applications are available in the guidance office in each of the three public high schools on Aquidneck Island Completed applications are due on or before May 23 in partnership with the Newport County YMCA and 11th Hour Racing will kick off its 2025 summer farmers’ market season at a new location this year will be held at the Newport County YMCA in Middletown ACT’s weekly Wednesday market is scheduled to return to Memorial Boulevard in Newport on May 28 The Saturday market will continue until Oct The Wednesday market will continue until Oct The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County announced the recipient of their annual Artist Award: Revka Hovermale of Revka Dance The 2025 Artist Award will be supporting RevkaDance Creative Movement Children’s Workshop allowing a wider pool of students to take advantage of this valuable arts education Revka has worked as a teacher in a variety of disciplines and has a BA in Arts and Science from Rhode Island College with concentrations in Dance Performance and Theater The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County will recognize Revka and their other award and scholarship recipients at their annual Raise Up the Arts event on June 25 at Johnny’s Restaurant at the Wyndham Hotel in Middletown Rotary Club of Newport annual charity polo match returnsJoin the Rotary Club of Newport on Saturday for the start of the summer polo season with the annual charity polo match to support the club’s scholarship fund and charitable initiatives This is an annual fixture at the start of the season for the past 34 years and the handiwork of two unlikely collaborators Food trucks and a cash bar will be available on the polo grounds The match will also feature an art exhibit and children under 15 are free with an adult Ready your picnic spread to join the action as top players compete in a classic 6-chukker showdown Admission tickets for lawn and pavilion will be sold at the gate only Tailgate or Chalet can be reserved online and will also be sold at the gate All proceeds from admission ticket sales will support the Rotary Club of Newport Commemorative benches at Rogers High School availableAs construction on the new Rogers High School nears completion the City of Newport is inviting the community to sponsor commemorative benches that will be installed at the school's main entrances Modeled after the decorative black cast aluminum benches along the Storer Park Harbor Walk these benches are built to withstand Newport’s coastal conditions offering both elegance and durability for years to come Whether honoring a Rogers High School alumnus or memorializing a loved one each bench provides a meaningful and lasting tribute designed to stand the test of time Sponsorships are available for $3,701 and include a personalized 2” x 12” dedication plaque first-served basis upon receipt of a completed application and sponsorship check Please contact Brigid Rubin at 401-845-5804 or brubin@cityofnewport.com with any questions or download an application from the City's website at www.CityofNewport.com/MemorialBench Newport Rifle Club is offering an introductory pistol safety and marksmanship class Saturday in its training facility at 360 Wyatt Road Combining interactive classroom instruction with closely supervised live fire Basic Pistol is a National Rifle Association course for those with little or no handgun experience with each student having his or her own experienced instructor for live fire Minimum age to attend is 14 and the cost is $125 which includes a continental breakfast and catered lunch The class can be used as part of qualifying for a Massachusetts license-to-carry permit and is good preparation for the test required to buy a handgun in Rhode Island It also provides a sound foundation for a Rhode Island concealed carry permit Because of high demand and limited class size Small Business was awarded a 5-year $43M sole-source US Navy contract to produce and deliver SANS (Submerged Acoustic Navigation System) technology This critical technology is used by the Navy to compute the precise position of a submerged submarine in real-time SANS technology enables a submerged submarine to determine its position in real-time with GPS-like accuracy over large geographic areas while emitting no noise and using short periodic acoustic signals from one underwater beacon SANS is being used as a portable undersea tracking range and also supports traditional tracking on cabled Navy underwater ranges SANS can be integrated into other underwater systems like UUVs (Unmanned Underwater Vehicles) For more information about MIKEL or to apply, visit mikelinc.com Take a QR code tour of The Colony HouseThe Newport Historical Society announced a new self-guided the fourth oldest statehouse still standing in the United States and a key site in Newport’s Revolutionary War history The project was made possible thanks to a $149,000 shoulder season tourism grant from Rhode Island Commerce The Colony House served as the backdrop for Two Lights for Liberty a fundraiser and cocktail party featuring food and revolution-inspired revelry that marked the official kickoff the NHS’s celebrations of the 250th anniversary of American independence the NHS used Commerce grant funds to allow for additional public availability for The Colony House The property is now open daily from 10 a.m 2025) — HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that shipbuilders at its Newport News Shipbuilding division have successfully installed the first valve manifold assembly created by additive manufacturing technology on a new construction aircraft carrier NNS continues to integrate additive manufacturing The use of certified 3D-printed parts has the potential to accelerate construction and delivery of vessels to the U.S Navy by cutting lead times and improving manufacturing quality for critical components a specialized assembly that allows distribution of a single source of fluid to multiple points on the ship Ford-class aircraft carrier Enterprise (CVN 80) which is approximately 5 feet long and 1,000 pounds reflects the shipyard’s pursuit of all opportunities to support construction using additive manufacturing NNS collaborated with DM3D Technology to manufacture the manifold body With the completion of this evolution on Enterprise (CVN 80) similar manifolds planned for Doris Miller (CVN 81) will employ additive manufacturing rather than traditional casting methods reducing schedule risk and improving efficiency “What started as a proof of concept quickly turned into a tangible result that is making a meaningful difference to improve efficiencies in shipbuilding,” said Dave Bolcar NNS vice president of engineering and design “The benefits of this innovation will extend well beyond Enterprise (CVN 80) as we incorporate our expertise in additive manufacturing into the fundamentals of shipbuilding.” This latest advancement in the development and deployment of additive manufacturing builds on NNS’ prior certification and approval as a supplier for additive manufacturing components on Naval Sea Systems (NAVSEA) platforms the shipyard has created more than 55 additively manufactured parts installed on both new construction vessels and those currently in the fleet with plans to install more than 200 additional parts this year HII’s mission is to deliver the world’s most powerful ships and all-domain solutions in service of the nation creating the advantage for our customers to protect peace and freedom around the world As the nation’s largest military shipbuilder and with a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S HII delivers critical capabilities extending from ships to unmanned systems “Cotswold Cottage Garden,” a painting by the late artist Michael Gibbons will be featured during First Weekend Art in Toledo this Saturday and Sunday This mosaic work by Val Bolen will be one of many pieces of art on display this weekend at Crow’s Nest Gallery & Studio the town of Toledo takes a weekend to celebrate its arts community and invite the public to join in First Weekend Art is a monthly opportunity for the public to connect with their local artisans and see what’s new May’s First Weekend will be held this Saturday and Sunday The Yaquina River Museum of Art will be displaying the Collections exhibit to the public during First Weekend Museum goers will notice a vivid Arizona landscape as one of the pieces featured in the exhibit “Drama Before A Storm” is a plein air by late museum co-founder Michael Gibbons that captures the fleeting moment before dark storm clouds overtook the desert sky as the vanishing sun shines its light on the mountains and nearby shrubs The painting was received by the museum as a gift from the estate of Kay Moxness a former original board member of the museum who passed away in 2022 Across the street at Michael Gibbons’ Signature Gallery there will be a special spotlight on “Cotswold Cottage Garden,” a painting of a house on a rural lane in the spring-flowering English countryside Unlike the majority of Gibbon’s works painted on site this work is noted as being painted in studio from a drawing on the back of the painting After some investigative work in the gallery from the late artist’s sketch archives the reference drawing for the painting was found with the note “Fred’s Cottage - #7 in a suite of 7.” Gibbons spent a period of time in the English Cotswolds finding the area a rich source of inspiration which led to a prolific collection of works See “Cotswold Cottage Garden,” its reference-sake and more plein air works by the late regional artist Michael Gibbons’ Signature Gallery is located at 140 NE Alder St Crow’s Nest Gallery & Studio will feature the works of many artists always features new and exciting works for viewers to see gallery visitors will see the dazzling colors of Val Bolen’s glass mosaic works as the sun shines through them Also shown in the gallery are the works of Alice Haga sculptural jellyfish mobiles; Jeff Gibford digitally manipulated photographs; Veta Bakhtina Crow’s Nest Gallery & Studio is located at 305 N Main St A woman was arrested Tuesday in connection with the death of her 92-year-old mother according to the Newport News Police Department A local farm needs help picking their strawberries the city of Virginia Beach experienced a tragedy when police officers Cameron Girvin and Christopher Reese were shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop A dispatcher who was working that night spoke with 10 On Your Side about the moment the call came in A Chesapeake family is thanking the community after getting support following a house fire last month dispatchers received reports of a house on fire off of Country Mill Run Road at approximately 12:10 p.m Moyock Fire Department and Navy Regional also responded to help with water supply and fire extinguishment two recent child drownings in Chesapeake remind all of us that water safety should be top of mind A bill concerning Flock cameras and the data they hold was just signed into law by Virginia Gov The law is meant to regulate the data and add restrictions Secretary Kristi Noem says the enhanced form of identification for boarding flights and accessing federal buildings and installations will reduce fraud and make the country safer.