Newport Fishermen's Wives

11/03/2026

𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗛𝗔𝗦 𝗕𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘𝗗!

Due to the October 25 fire at Pacific Seafood and the resulting evacuations along Newport's Bayfront, Saltwater Stories was unfortunately canceled.

We're happy to announce that the event has been 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟰, 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟰–𝟳 𝗣𝗠 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺!

All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. Our thoughts remain with everyone affected by the fire, and we're grateful to the first responders who worked tirelessly to protect our community.

We look forward to bringing everyone together for an afternoon of FisherPoetry, maritime music, and coastal arts!

Coastalaires Barbershop Chorus

10/31/2026

Please share and let other fishermen know about this opportunity.

10/31/2026

Please join us for our annual Fishermen’s Appreciation. We will have lots of great food, T-shirts and the opportunity to stop by local resource booths.
It’s also a great time to visit with our board members, let us know if you would like to volunteer in any capacity. We can’t do what we do without volunteers!

10/27/2026

Fire crews are still watching for hotspots after a major blaze at Pacific Seafood on Newport's Bayfront. Most areas have reopened, but SW Bay Blvd remains closed near the site as investigators probe the cause.

10/27/2026

The Newport Fishermen's Wives would like to express our sincere gratitude to our community, neighboring communities, and our city, county, state, and federal representatives for the overwhelming support and concern shown following the recent fire.
We are especially thankful for the many fire departments and emergency responders who assisted the Newport community, including teams from Stayton, Silverton, Mt. Angel, Keizer, the Willamette Valley, Marion County, Salem, and many others. Their dedication, professionalism, and rapid response are deeply appreciated.
Today, we participated in a Zoom meeting with county, state, and federal leaders to discuss the impact of the fire and address the needs of our community. As always, we are inspired by the way our community comes together to support one another during challenging times.
We have extended our support to Pacific Seafood, its employees, and members of our fishing fleet who may be affected by this event. Supporting our fleet and the families connected to every aspect of the fishing industry remains central to our mission. As more information becomes available and community needs become clearer, we will continue working to provide assistance wherever it is needed.
If you would like to support our efforts, donations are always appreciated. As we approach the slower season for many fishermen and support workers, we are preparing to expand our annual Holiday Outreach programs that provide food, warm clothing, and holiday gifts for children. We also continue to partner with Food Share to assist families in need during Thanksgiving, and donations to that organization are greatly appreciated as well.
We recognize that this fire may have lasting effects on Pacific Seafood, its employees, and our local fishing fleet. Pacific Seafood has long been an important part of our thriving bayfront community, and we remain committed to supporting them and all those affected as needs emerge.
Thank you for your continued support, generosity, and commitment to our community.

By Fishermens Wives Inc

10/25/2026

Due to the unfortunate fire a pacific seafood plant this morning we have to cancel our Fisher poets event today. The current status of the fire as well as the air quality are both an uncertain and we want to ensure everyone’s safety. We are working on scheduling and will communicate details as soon as they are confirmed. If you are unable to attend the rescheduled date and time, then you will be reimbursed for your ticket. We apologize for any inconvenience but appreciate everyone’s understanding.

When the needs of the community affected by the fire are more known, we will work on helping in any way we can.

10/24/2026

𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗢𝗨𝗧!

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Saltwater Stories is officially SOLD OUT!

Thank you to our incredible community for showing up to celebrate the voices, stories, music, art and traditions of our commercial fishing community.

What started as an idea to bring FisherPoets to Newport as part of their On the Road series has grown into an afternoon filled with local voices, community connections, and a whole lot of support from people who believe these stories matter.

To everyone who purchased a ticket, shared a post, told a friend, sponsored the event, donated, volunteered or helped make this possible — thank you.

We can’t wait to welcome a full house tomorrow at the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center.

Newport, you showed up. See you at Saltwater Stories!

Coastalaires Barbershop Chorus

10/23/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲!

We’ve introduced you to the incredible voices joining us for Saltwater Stories, featuring FisherPoets, now it’s almost time to hear their stories, poetry, songs, and humor in person!

Join the Newport Fishermen’s Wives and Pacific Maritime Heritage Museum for an afternoon celebrating commercial fishing, maritime culture, and the people whose lives and stories are shaped by the water.

Featuring Jon Broderick, Chelle Meyers-Garcia, Duncan Berry, Rob Seitz, and our Featured Guest, Bob Eder.

📅 Sunday, October 25 | 2–5 PM
📍 Pacific Maritime Heritage Museum | Newport, Oregon
🎟️ General Admission $15 | VIP $25
🚪 Tickets can be purchased a the link below and will also be available at the door!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-art-of-the-trawl-featuring-fisher-poets

Come spend the afternoon with us and experience the working waterfront through the voices of the people who know it best.

FisherPoets Gathering

07/14/2026

⚓ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! ⚓

Help us make the Newport Fishermen's Wives Homeport Dinner a success! This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and we need helping hands to get everything ready—and cleaned up afterward.

📍 Foulweather Trawl Net Shop
International Terminals
1520 SE Bay Blvd., Newport

🛠️ Friday, July 24 | 12–4 PM
Setup: pipe & drape, tables, chairs, decorating, displays, bar setup, and more.

🛠️ Saturday, July 25 | 10 AM–4 PM
More setup, decorating, displays, and finishing touches before the event.

🧹 Sunday, July 26 | 10 AM–2 PM
Teardown and cleanup.

No experience needed! Whether you can help for an hour or the whole day, we'd love to have you. Bring a friend!

📧 [email protected]
📞 Michelle: 541-310-7741

Your time helps support Newport's commercial fishing families and the work of Newport Fishermen's Wives.

Please share this post—we'd love to fill every volunteer spot! ❤️⚓