Newcastle branch of Key Bank reportedly robbed
June 14, 2012
This unidentified man is suspected of robbing the Newcastle branch of the Key Bank at approximately 10:30 a.m. June 14 on Coal Creek Parkway.
NEW 4:35 p.m.— June 14, 2012
The Newcastle branch of Key Bank was robbed at about 10:30 a.m. June 14, according to statement from Newcastle Police Chief Melinda Irvine.
The suspect, who was wearing a bandage on the left side of his face during the incident, robbed the Key Bank located at 6917 Coal Creek Parkway S.E.
He is described as a 6 foot, 240 pound black male in his 30s.
He is believed to be the same suspect who robbed the Bank of America on June 12 at 320 W. Kincaid St. in Mount Vernon due to similarities in appearance and method, said FBI spokeswoman Ayn Dietrich.
Dietrich said the details of how the robbery took place cannot be released at this time, but the robbery was not armed. She was not able to release how much money was taken from the bank, she said.
Residents who may have seen the man in the business area of Newcastle the morning of June 14 are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-222- 8477.
Renewal deadline for boat registration set for June 30
June 14, 2012
NEW — 12:40 p.m. June 14, 2012
Summer boating is right around the corner, and so is the deadline for renewing boat and watercraft registration decals. In Washington, all boat registrations expire on June 30.
Boat registrations can be renewed online at the DOL website or in person at a neighborhood vehicle licensing office. Those who choose to renew at an office should make sure to note the registration number on the bow of the boat or watercraft and take that information to the office.
Due to budget cuts, DOL discontinued paper renewal notices for boats in 2010 and instead offered boat owners the opportunity to sign up to receive email renewal reminders.
King County seeks feedback for intersection improvements near Liberty High School
June 13, 2012
NEW — 3:05 p.m. June 13, 2012
The King County Road Services Division will make safety improvements at two key intersections in South King County in the coming months. The county received federal grant funding to complete the projects located east of Renton and near Auburn.
At the intersection of 168th Avenue Southeast and Southeast 128th Avenue Street – located north of Liberty High School – the county will restripe the two westbound lanes to provide a left-turn-only lane and a single through lane. The existing traffic signal will be changed to provide a left-turn signal, and the pedestrian facilities will be improved.
Residents have chance to meet, mingle with law enforcement
June 12, 2012
UPDATED — 1:30 p.m. June 13, 2012
The Newcastle Police Department and King County Sheriff’s Office will explore the world of law enforcement with Newcastle residents at Police Day in the Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 23 at Lake Boren Park.
Residents will be able to check out tools used in law enforcement, meet patrol officers and special investigations deputies and interact as a family to learn how to solve crime via a CSI Newcastle demonstration, where kids of all ages can search for clues.
There will be K9 and marine unit demonstrations, members of search and rescue and members of the 911 communication center on hand.
The AFIS unit, or the fingerprinting unit, will also be available for residents.
