New art installation recalls Cougar Mountain’s coal mining past
March 14, 2014
NEW — 6 a.m. March 14, 2014
By Kate Smigiel
Artist Hans Baumann spreads bio-carbon, a black charcoal often used as a fertilizer for agricultural crops and ornamental plants such as orchids, as part of a large-scale art installation on Cougar Mountain.
Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park is now home to a unique land-art installation that pays tribute to the area’s coal mining past. Read more
March is music month for Renton Schools
March 12, 2014
NEW — 9 a.m. March 12, 2014
By Christina Corrales-Toy
Members of the Hazen High School jazz band perform during a practice last year.
The Friends of Renton Schools are on a mission to raise $10,000 for Renton School District music programs in the month of March. The goal is to strengthen music programs in the district and make those programs accessible to as many students as possible. Read more
Chamber to host local sports reporter March 12
March 10, 2014
NEW — 9:55 a.m. March 10, 2014
Newcastle resident and award-winning sports radio host Bill Swartz will be the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce’s featured speaker at its March 12 luncheon.
Swartz will talk about all things Seattle sports, from the Seahawks’ Super Bowl win to an early outlook on the Mariners’ chances in 2014.
A longtime resident of Newcastle and a familiar voice at KOMO radio for 18 years and KIRO radio for 10 years, Swartz is now with CBS radio sports station in Seattle, 1090 AM The Fan. Swartz and Steve Sandmeyer co-host the only local talk show on The Fan, weekdays from 3-6 p.m.
Lunch begins at 11 a.m. at Tapatio Mexican Grill, and costs $20 for chamber members and $25 for nonchamber members.
