End-of-summer DUI patrols added
August 14, 2014
NEW — 6 a.m. Aug. 14, 2014
King County law enforcement is putting extra officers on the road between Aug. 15 and Sept. 1 for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.
The annual effort aims to keep roads safe during the last few weeks of summer from people driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
“Specifically, we want people to know that marijuana doubles the risk of a fatal crash,” said Darrin Grondel, Traffic Safety Commission director. “With new retail marijuana stores in the mix, we want to remind the public that prescription and over-the-counter drugs, as well as illegal and recreational drugs, can impair driving ability.”
Many of the officers have special training to identify when a driver is under the influence of drugs as well as alcohol. Drivers are encouraged to find alternative transportation or ride with a sober designated driver. Read more
Crumac headlines final Concert in the Park
August 13, 2014
NEW — 1:45 p.m. Aug. 13, 2014
Crumac will play at Lake Boren Park Aug. 13.
Newcastle’s Concerts in the Park series wraps up Wednesday when Crumac, a trio that plays traditional Irish music, takes the stage at 7 p.m. Read more
Updated: Motorcylist tumbles off I-90 overpass while eluding police
August 12, 2014
NEW — 11:30 a.m. Aug. 12, 2014
A motorcyclist suffered severe injuries Aug. 6, after vaulting over the Interstate 90 Highlands Drive exit overpass into the east fork of Issaquah Creek below.
A Washington State Patrol trooper clocked two motorcycles over the speed limit on I-90 and initiated a traffic stop, according to Trooper Karim Boukabou.
“A trooper was working general traffic and saw the two motorcycles accelerate at a big rate,” he said. “They were going about 22 miles over the speed limit.”
He said a blue motorcycle sped up to 130-140 miles per hour, while a yellow Ducati 749 did not flee as quickly. Read more
Sign up for the Newcastle Days car show
August 11, 2014
NEW — 2:15 p.m. Aug. 11, 2014
By Greg Farrar
A Newcastle Days car show participant shows off her vehicle at the 2012 festival. The car show returns again in 2014.
The Newcastle Days car show is back in 2014 after taking a year off during the 2013 festival. Read more
