Oregon Lawmakers Voice Concern over Reports of Possible ICE Detention Facility in Newport, Coast Guard Helicopter Move

Federal defense contractor backs out of potential Oregon Coast ICE facility

The Yaquina Head lighthouse sits on the Oregon coast near Newport. The city has been swept up in speculation over the past few days over reports of a potential ICE facility. (Photo Courtesy of the Bureau of Land Management)A defense contractor with a history of providing housing for military operations withdrew its inquiry seeking land at the Newport Municipal Airport, a city official said Wednesday, as growing evidence suggests the Trump admini…

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

NEWPORT, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Oregon Democrats in Congress and a state lawmaker voiced concern Wednesday about reports that the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement may build a detention facility at the Newport Municipal Airport, as well as the recent relocation of a Coast Guard rescue helicopter that was based there. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff

Is an ICE facility coming to Newport? The city has had inquiries

A company with a history of building camps to house National Guard troops says it wants to be operational by Dec. 1.

ICE In Newport Oregon?

UPDATE: Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 · 4:34:56 AM +00:00 · rabbleRabble Newport City Council said very clearly that they would fight the establishment of an ICE facility at Newport Airport. They will also support the Fishermen's Wives in returning the Coast...

Concerns Rise Over Coast Guard Helicopter Relocation

There is concern and anxiety within Newport’s fishing community and residents, as questions surrounding the future of the Coast Guard rescue helicopter remain unanswered. The City of Newport has received confirmation that the rescue helicopter that has been stationed at the Coast Guard Newport Air Facility located at Newport Municipal Airport was recently relocated to the U.S. Coast Guard Base in North Bend. The U.S. Coast Guard operates under t…