City Council approves new signs and logo
March 6, 2009
The City Council has moved to adopt new signs for Newcastle’s streets, parks and trails, as well as a new logo.
City welcomes two new police officers
March 6, 2009
Two new officers have been hired to patrol the streets of Newcastle as two others moved on to neighboring law enforcement agencies.
City Parks Department has busy year planned
March 6, 2009
Between a proposed sports park for southwest Newcastle, a series of sports camps this summer and a possible 5-kilometer fun run through the city, the Parks Department has a busy year in store.
Cyclists weigh in on bike safety bill
March 6, 2009
Two avid bicyclists from Newcastle have some reservations about a bill in the Legislature that would require motorists to keep at least three feet away from bicyclists and pedestrians they are passing.
Jeffrey Lorsch, who has participated in several Seattle to Portland bicycle rides and last month’s Chilly Hilly ride on Bainbridge Island, said the 3-foot recommendation is already listed in the Washington state drivers guide. Read more
Letters to the editor
March 6, 2009
YMCA a safe haven for teens
You are already aware that in the Greater Seattle area, the YMCA does things like provide swimming lessons and child care. You may even know it can furnish a safe place for a teen in need of guidance. Read more
Editorial: Legislators need input on your budget priorities
March 6, 2009
The Legislature is about two-thirds of the way through its 105-day session with lawmakers grappling with a projected $8 billion budget shortfall, one of the most challenging state budgets ever.
Sherril Huff wins elections chief race
March 6, 2009
Sherril Huff, the appointed incumbent, easily outdistanced a field of six candidates in the Feb. 3 race to fill the first-ever elected post of King County elections director.
New Renton school board member discusses top issues
March 6, 2009
Pam Teal was sworn in Feb. 11 as the newest member of the Renton School Board. She fills the vacancy left by Marcie Maxwell, who won election to the state Legislature in November.
Parks officials look to link Eastside with an interlocking trails system
March 6, 2009
In the not too distant future it might be possible to take trails linking several Eastside communities.
Renton and Bellevue parks officials updated representatives of Newcastle Trails about trails and park projects of interest to Newcastle residents at the Feb. 9 annual meeting of Newcastle Trails. Read more
Mural is tribute to surviving cancer
March 6, 2009
It all started with a Kleenex box.
The type with the swirling colors coiling into elaborate shapes: flowers, leaves, the countryside.
One day Newcastle resident Joe Dowell, 60, found one that particularly interested him, and the color of that lavender box wouldn’t leave his brain, even after a piece of it was removed. Read more
