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nally part of Stevens County. The town began as Newport, Idaho, in 1889 when Mike Kelly erected a log building on the banks of the Pend Oreille River. In 1892, a post office was added to Kelly’s store, and mail was brought in from Rathdrum, Idaho, via Blanchard. Original transportation depended on the riverboats until the Idaho and Washington Northern Railroad was extended from Newport to Metaline Falls in 1910. The arrival of the Great Northern Railroad in 1892 started Newport’s move from the Idaho side to the Washington side of the state line. Today, the businesses and residential areas are divided by the state line. Oldtown, Idaho, is also the start of the Idaho Scenic Byway Panhandle Historic Rivers Passage on Highway 2. After taking in Newport’s charming downtown district, take the time to explore the natural splendor of the surrounding Colville National Forest. Check with the Colville Ranger Station at 509-447-3129, on Highway 20 just north of Newport, to discover a host of year-round recreational opportunities including the Upper and Lower Wolf Trail hikes. Camping, boat launch and hiking are available at Pioneer Park east of Newport along the Pend Oreille River.

Seeber’s Pharmacy (509) 447-2484 • (800) 326-2484

FOOD & EATERIES

Golden Spur Motor Inn (509) 447-3823 Owen’s Grocery, Deli & Soda

Fountain (509) 447-3525

PLACES TO STAY

DannyAnn’s Bed & Breakfast (509) 447-3787 Golden Spur Motor Inn (509) 447-3823 K / M Resorts -

Old American Kampground (509) 447-3663 • (800) 392-5722

GENERAL BUSINESS

Owen’s Grocery, Deli & Soda

Fountain (509) 447-3525 Seeber’s Pharmacy (509) 447-2484 • (800) 326-2484

ORGANIZATIONS & GOVERNMENT

City of Newport (509) 447-5611 Greater Newport Area Chamber & Information

Center (509) 447-5812 Newport - Priest River Rotary Club (208) 428-8006 Pend Oreille County (509) 447-4119 Pend Oreille County EDC (509) 447-5569 Pend Oreille County Public Utility District (509) 447-3137 PORTA (509) 447-5286

THINGS TO SEE & DO

USFS Colville Forest Ranger District (509) 446-7500 Pend Oreille County Historical Society & Museum (509) 447-5388 • (509) 447-2770

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