Mat Classic XXVI State Wrestling Tournament / Feb. 21, 2014
February 28, 2014
Newport Hills hosts Oscar party
February 27, 2014
NEW — 3:50 p.m. Feb. 27, 2014
The Newport Hills Community Club and a local restaurant have again teamed up to bring the Oscars to Newport Hills.
Newport Hills residents and surrounding neighbors, including those from Newcastle, are invited to attend a viewing party March 2 at the Mustard Seed Pub and Grill.
The fun includes a red carpet with photographer, door prizes and awards for those who correctly guess the Oscar winners. Food and drink specials will be available. Red carpet wear is encouraged, but not required. Children are welcome.
Red carpet coverage starts at 4 p.m., while the actual ceremony begins at 5:30.
Attendees are encouraged to RSVP to the event by Feb. 28 with an email to president@newporthillscommunityclub.org.
Highlanders earn fifth place at state swim meet
February 26, 2014
NEW — 2:55 p.m. Feb. 26, 2014
By Greg Farrar
Hazen High School’s 200-yard medley relay team of (from left) Malcolm Mitchell, Nolan Hoover, Derek Wei and Connor Broughton stand on the podium with their medals after a fourth-place finish in 1 minute, 39.64 seconds at the 3A state swim championships.
A certain sense of uncertainty surrounded the Hazen boys swim team at the beginning of the season. Read more
Haythorne shines for Hazen at Mat Classic XXVI
February 24, 2014
NEW — 2:50 p.m. Feb. 24, 2014
By Greg Farrar
Malik Haythorne (left), Hazen High School senior, works to get a takedown against Decatur senior Christian Aragon in his first round 152-pound bout during the 3A state wrestling championships Feb. 21 at the Tacoma Dome. Haythorne won by pin at 5:51 in the match on the way to his second place state award.
Malik Haythorne’s senior season of wrestling was emblematic of his entire Hazen High School team – growth was evident. Read more
City will honor volunteers at Feb. 27 event
February 24, 2014
NEW — 10:45 a.m. Feb. 27, 2014
Mack Strong headlines speaking program
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Former Seattle Seahawk Mack Strong (right), pictured here with wife Zoe, will speak at the city of Newcastle’s volunteer appreciation event.
A strong culture of volunteerism is one of Newcastle’s greatest points of pride. Read more
