Motorcyclist dies in crash near Newcastle golf course
August 10, 2012
The motorcycle involved in Friday’s accident along Newcastle Golf Club Road rests near a guardrail. By Christina Corrales-Toy
NEW — 2:27 p.m. Aug. 10, 2012
A motorcyclist died after colliding with a guardrail on Newcastle Golf Club Road on Friday morning, according to King County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Sgt. Cindi West.
Motorcycle accident closes Newcastle Golf Club Road
August 10, 2012
NEW — 10:50 a.m. Aug. 10, 2012
Newcastle Golf Club Road just east of the 155th Avenue intersection will be closed for about four hours due to a major motorcycle accident, which involved a fatality, according to Sara McMillon, Newcastle city clerk.
United Way of King County raises $103 million
August 9, 2012
NEW — 11:30 a.m. Aug. 9, 2012
United Way of King County raised more during a recent fundraiser than any other United Way organization in the United States — $103 million — leaders announced July 24.
The nonprofit organization received $34.1 million in direct donations on behalf of donors for efforts to end homelessness, meet people’s basic needs and give children better opportunities to succeed.
“The people and businesses of King County have long established a culture of giving back to the community, and it’s that sustained giving in our region that has enabled United Way and its partners to build the capacity of our community to take care of those in need, despite the challenging economy,” fundraising leader Roy Whitehead, Washington Federal president and CEO, said in a statement.
Milt Swanson’s Coal-mining Museum / August, 2012
August 7, 2012
Newcastle dentist’s license suspended for 10 years
August 6, 2012
NEW — 12:25 p.m. Aug. 6, 2012
State health officials have suspended the license of Newcastle dentist Gil Furman for 10 years, according to an Aug. 3 Washington State Department of Health release.
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission charged Furman with unprofessional conduct in June and immediately suspended his license. Furman did not respond to the charges, so the 10-year suspension ends the legal proceedings.
In September 2011, Furman was convicted in King County Superior Court on two counts of communication with a minor for immoral purposes, gross misdemeanors. Furman molested a child from the time she was 13 years old until she was 15, according to Department of Health documents.
Celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday
August 6, 2012
NEW — 6 a.m. Aug. 6, 2012
Newcastle residents can celebrate National Night Out with at least two neighborhood events Aug. 7.
Members of the Olympus neighborhood, in conjunction with celebrating the neighborhood’s 25th anniversary, will have a large picnic at 5 p.m. on 128th Avenue Southeast, which will be barricaded at Southeast 80th Way.
Police will visit the party, and kid-friendly activities, such as sidewalk chalk drawing, will be available. Hamburgers, hot dogs and nonmeat patties will be provided, as well as buns, condiments and utensils. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, drinks and a side dish or dessert to share.
Donegal Park’s event begins at 5:30 p.m. at 7319 125th Ave. S.E.
