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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Oregon looks to go back to running own health insurance exchange ... Central Point teacher pleads not guilty to sex abuse ... Mt. Ashland Ski Area to open Sunday ... Oregon looks to go back to running own health insurance exchange ... Central Point teacher pleads not guilty to sex abuse ... Mt. Ashland Ski Area to open Sunday ... FISHING Newport becomes top West Coast commercial fishing port Comment By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Oct. 30, 2015 at 7:10 PM By The Associated Press Posted Oct. 30, 2015 at 7:10 PM » Social News Newport is now the dominant West Coast port for commercial fishing, with the highest quantity of fish on the coast. Newport landed 124 million pounds of commercial fish, the 11th highest quantity in the country. Newport edged out Astoria for the top West Coast spot, with the 12th highest city netting 122 million pounds, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Astoria had been the top West Coast port by quantity — and the 10th highest in the nation — since it overtook Los Angeles in 2012, The Daily Astorian reports. "I think it touches every corner of Clatsop County," said Jim Knight, the executive director of the Port of Astoria. "Every part of our community is tremendously impacted because of the fishing industry." Westport, Washington landed 100 million pounds, making it the third highest producer on the coast and 13th in the country. The nation's top commercial fishing port by quantity for the past several years has been Dutch Harbor, Alaska. In terms of value, New Bedford, Massachusetts is the best commercial port in the country, bringing in $329 million last year. In the Pacific Northwest, Astoria and Newport both saw drops in value, with Astoria landing $43 million, compared to $50 million in 2013. In Newport the commercial catch was worth $53 million, down from $55 million in 2013. Astoria and Newport rank 21st and 23rd in the nation for value, respectively. By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Oct. 30, 2015 at 7:10 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501