Dog owners, take note: starting this week, you may have to keep your four-legged friends away from your local beach. State beaches in Rhode Island ban dogs from April 1 through September 30 every year ...

Kathleen Danise suffered a concussion and two broken ribs. — -- A woman injured in an apparent explosion at a Rhode Island beach said the last thing she remembers is relaxing and reading a book. ...

Rhode Island may be known for its beaches, but have you checked out its rivers? Three major rivers run through Rhode Island: the Blackstone River, the Pawtuxet River and the Pawcatuck. The Blackstone ...

Unlike states where beaches and beach access can be made private, Rhode Islanders enjoy a right to the shore that is enshrined in the state’s constitution. Beach access expanded significantly in 2023 ...

Rough surf and dangerous rip current are causing concern at Rhode Island beaches this weekend. Ocean safety officials are urging beachgoers to use extra caution while swimming. "You need to be very ...

Why billionaires and luxury travelers choose Newport, Rhode Island: Inside the mansions, private clubs, real estate and social circles that define America’s original 1%.

Hoping to sneak in some more ocean swimming in Rhode Island before the summer is through? Late August might actually be the best time to take a dip. The water around the Ocean State has been gradually ...

Due to high bacterial levels, the Rhode Island Department of Health recommended Thursday, Aug. 31 that two Rhode Island beaches close. A full list of closed Rhode Island beaches can be found at health ...

NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — Scarborough North and Salty Brine state beaches will be opening early this year. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced Tuesday that the ...

Several beaches in Rhode Island, including Easton's Beach in Newport and Oakland Beach in Warwick, were closed earlier this summer due to poor water quality. Jillian Chopy from the Rhode Island ...