To the Editor — Newing and Dauterman are right for Newcastle
September 30, 2015
NEW — 2:54 p.m. Sept. 30, 2015
Every election we, as voters, have a responsibility to select the right people to guide our city. Sometimes the choice is difficult, but not this year.
Linda Newing and Allen Dauterman have earned the right to represent us through their willingness to serve and the actions they have taken to be as informed as possible. Linda led a neighborhood action to build a new a park in her neighborhood, serves as the vice chairwoman of the Community Activities Commission, is the lead on many summer events, such as Newcastle Days, and has pursued meetings with city staff to become knowledgeable about budgets, public safety issues and infrastructure management. Her experience working for the city of Renton will be a valuable asset. Read more
Groundbreaking times two
August 7, 2015
NEW — 6 a.m. Aug. 7, 2015
Aegis Gardens, Atlas bring one-of-a-kind communities
History is one of Newcastle’s greatest assets.
The Eastside suburb’s story dates back more than 150 years, when it was the second largest town in King County. During that time, coal was king, and Newcastle had plenty of it.
By Greg Farrar
Breaking ground on Aegis Gardens July 30 are (from left) Newcastle Mayor Steve Buri; Aegis Living founder and CEO Dwayne Clark; former U.S. ambassador to China, Washington state governor and King County Executive Gary Locke; and current King County Executive Dow Constantine.
That history was at the forefront of attendees’ minds July 30, when nearly 300 people gathered in Newcastle to celebrate the groundbreaking of a unique Aegis Living retirement community. Read more
Aegis breaks ground on region’s only Chinese-focused retirement community
July 30, 2015
NEW — 9:12 p.m. July 30, 2015
History is one of Newcastle’s greatest assets.
The Eastside suburb’s story dates back more than 150 years, when it was the second largest town in King County. During that time, coal was king, and Newcastle had plenty of it.
By Christina Corrales-Toy
Newcastle Mayor Steve Buri, Aegis Living founder Dwayne Clark, former Gov. Gary Locke and King County Executive Dow Constantine break ground on Aegis Gardens, the region’s first senior living community built for Chinese-American retirees.
That history was at the forefront of attendees’ minds July 30, when nearly 300 people gathered in Newcastle to celebrate the groundbreaking of a unique Aegis Living retirement community. Read more
Coal Miner’s Cemetery — Part 2
July 2, 2015
Last month, I introduced the miner’s cemetery on 129th Avenue Southeast with a promise to remember some of those interred there.
John McKnight is a well-known name in the area, and the Renton School District even named a middle school after him. His father, also John McKnight, was an important man in the Newcastle coal mining era and is buried in our cemetery.
John McKnight, the father, had served in the Civil War and came west after the conflict looking for opportunity. He was very interested in the birth of our nation and wrote and delivered a speech commemorating Independence Day in 1875.
Community mourns historian Milt Swanson
February 6, 2014
Family, neighbors and community leaders gathered Jan. 25 to honor the life of Milt Swanson, a titan of Newcastle history and the man with an unceasing, warming smile.
The Newcastle pioneer, born and raised in this community, spent all of his 95 years living in the same area, 90 of which were in the same company house that still stands at the edge of town near the Cougar Mountain trailhead.
Milt Swanson
Swanson died Jan. 20 after a Jan. 14 fall sent him to the hospital, where he lapsed into a coma.
Election will bring change to City Council makeup
May 2, 2013
The Newcastle City Council will have at least one new face in 2014.
Councilman Bill Erxleben announced that he will not file for re-election this spring, guaranteeing that there will be one open seat during November’s election. Two other sitting council members could be challenged as well.
“I believe that two terms is enough for any council member,” Erxleben wrote in a letter to the editor.
Erxleben was first appointed to the Newcastle City Council in 2002. He was elected to the council in 2003. After a few years away from local government, he was elected to the council again in 2009.
In addition to Erxleben, Mayor Rich Crispo and Councilman John Dulcich will see their current terms expire at the end of 2013. Both Crispo and Dulcich have announced plans to file for re-election. Read more
More than 100 attend annual town hall meeting
November 2, 2012
NEW — 10:40 a.m. Nov. 2, 2012
About 115 residents armed with electronic voting clickers responded to real-time poll questions at the annual town hall meeting held Oct. 29 at The Golf Club at Newcastle.
City Manager Rob Wyman presented information about the 2013 preliminary budget and future development in the city, while Newcastle Police Chief Melinda Irvine offered information on community safety, crime prevention and Newcastle police staffing levels.
With the electronic voting devices, residents had the opportunity to offer their feedback about the city’s performance. Read more
Meet City Council candidates at Aug. 6 event
August 5, 2009
City Council Position 5 candidates Rich Crispo, Larry Betsch and Karin Blakley will attend a meet and greet at Sweet Decadence inside the Newcastle Professional Center on Thursday, Aug. 6, from 6-9 p.m. Residents are encouraged to attend and meet the candidates.
John Jensen, president of the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce, will reward the person who walks the farthest distance to the event with a $10 Sweet Decadence gift certificate — or by buying the winner two glasses of wine that night.
Sweet Decadence is located at 12835 Newcastle Way.
