Deputy King County executive to speak at March 9 chamber luncheon
NEW — 11:50 a.m. March 7, 2011 Deputy King County Executive Fred Jarrett will speak at the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce luncheon at 11 a.m. March 9 at Tapatio Mexican Grill, 6920 Coal Creek Parkway...
View ArticleNewcastle population passes 10,000
Newcastle has finally grown to more than 10,000 people, according to information from the 2010 Census released in February. Newcastle’s population is now 10,380, marking a 34.2 percent increase from...
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Mining past lives in today’s cemetery
Just a short distance from the hustle and bustle of Newcastle City Hall, one can be transported back in time. The Newcastle Historic Cemetery offers a window into the town’s mining past. Newcastle...
View ArticleKing County assessor to speak at April 13 chamber luncheon
NEW — 4:50 p.m. April 12, 2011 King County Assessor Lloyd Hara will speak at the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce luncheon at 11 a.m. April 13 at Tapatio Mexican Grill, 6920 Coal Creek Parkway Southeast....
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A seismic retrofit can help protect homes during earthquakes
Strengthening a residence through a home earthquake retrofit is as simple as ABC: anchor, brace and connect. Most homes built in the past 30 years or so do not need a retrofit to hold steady in...
View ArticleHazen on brink of overcoming sink-or-swim battle to save its pool
UPDATED — 5:55 p.m. June 6, 2011 Did someone say pool party? Thanks to numerous donations and widespread fundraising, Hazen High School’s pool has nearly escaped closure for the 2011-2012 school year....
View ArticleCounty adopts plan to prevent offenders from returning to jail
King County leaders accepted a plan May 9 to prevent offenders from returning to jail, and to help former offenders transition from incarceration to society. The decision enables the county to access...
View ArticleLife jacket rule could create confusion
The King County Council has passed an ordinance to require anyone who swims, floats or boats on major rivers this summer to wear a life jacket. Violators will be fined $86. The law takes effect July 1...
View ArticleHoliday DUI patrols to begin on Thanksgiving Day
NEW — 2:15 p.m. Nov. 16, 2011 Thanksgiving is the launch date for a statewide campaign to nab drunken drivers throughout the holiday season. The effort starts Nov. 24 and runs through Jan. 2. The...
View ArticleKing County warns residents about property tax email scam
NEW — 4:15 p.m. Dec. 15, 2011 King County officials warned residents about a possible email scam Thursday, after the county received calls from people about a bogus online property tax payment. The...
View ArticleShow off your pesticide-free yard with a ladybug sign
NEW — 3:00 p.m. May 9, 2013 Families that maintain their yards without pesticides can proudly display their healthy-gardening practices with a “pesticide-free zone” sign, courtesy of King County and...
View ArticleKing County holds hearing about proposed Metro cuts
NEW — 3:05 p.m. May 13, 2013 The King County Council’s Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee will host a special May 14 meeting to hear public testimony about potential Metro Transit...
View ArticleCounty to host meeting about efforts to keep May Creek clean
NEW — 1 p.m. June 20, 2014 King County employees will host a public meeting June 23 to discuss their work over the last few months to design roadside bioretention swales. The swales will help keep May...
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Invasive mudsnails found in May Creek
NEW — 5:45 p.m. Aug. 27, 2014 ContributedInvasive mudsnails like the ones above have been found in May Creek. A King County report confirmed the positive identification of invasive New Zealand...
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Notes from Newcastle: Library has help when you need it
My brother has probably always been mentally ill, but it wasn’t until he was in his late 20s that a psychiatrist confirmed his schizophrenia. Adding to his complexity, he is vulnerable with a...
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From coal mines to golf
FileScaffolding and landscaping equipment sit in front of the clubhouse March 1999 as opening day approaches for The Golf Club at Newcastle. As you line up your approach shot to the par-3 fourth hole...
View ArticleWeed Warriors to host Saturday knotweed workshop
NEW — 6:11 p.m. Sept. 15, 2015 Newcastle Weed Warriors, the city of Newcastle, King Conservation District and the King County Noxious Weeds Program will show residents how to combat invasive knotweed...
View ArticleCounty offers projects grants
NEW — 2:30 p.m. Sept. 30, 2015 King County is offering its fifth year of grant opportunities for unincorporated Community Service Areas. A total of $60,000 in King County Community Service Area Program...
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