CCUD agreement back on the Jan. 20 council agenda
January 16, 2015
NEW — 2:35 p.m. Jan. 16, 2015
A Newcastle City Council-approved deal that continues to cause a lot of controversy headlines the agenda items for the Jan. 20 regular council meeting.
In September, the council authorized City Manager Rob Wyman to enter into a purchase-sale agreement for the Coal Creek Utility District-owned property on 129th Avenue Southeast.
In exchange for the property appraised at $750,000, the city would agree to pay $250,000 and forfeit its legal right to assume the utility district for 10 years.
It’s the non-assumption clause, in particular, that has some current, and one former, council members questioning the logic of the agreement. Read more
Eastsiders sought for animal volunteer corps
January 14, 2015
NEW — 5:15 p.m. Jan. 14, 2015
As the New Year gets underway, many people have resolved to volunteer more and get involved in their community.
Regional Animal Services of King County has many opportunities in 2015 for people who love animals and want to make a difference.
RASKC is especially seeking residents of Kirkland, Bellevue, Redmond, Sammamish and other Eastside cities who would like to volunteer at the Eastside Pet Adoption Center at Kirkland Petco. The store at 12040 N.E. 85th St. opened in June, and has quickly grown into a favorite stop for prospective pet owners. Volunteers are needed at the Eastside center every day for two-hour shifts between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.
“Volunteering for Regional Animal Services is a wonderful way to help people and pets in our region,” Sarah Luthens, volunteer program manager for RASKC, said in a news release. “Along with individual volunteers, we often have parents and children who volunteer together as a fun family activity.” Read more
Chamber hosts PSE at Jan. 14 luncheon
January 12, 2015
NEW — 5 p.m. Jan. 12, 2015
The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce will kick off 2015 with its first luncheon of the year Jan. 14.
Puget Sound Energy representatives will be on hand talking about the company’s myPSE mobile app which gives customers the opportunity to report and track power outages.
Keri Pravitz, Puget Sound Energy community projects manager, and Andy Swayne, municipal liaison manager, will answer questions, as well.
The January luncheon begins at 11 a.m. Jan. 12 at Tapatio Mexican Grill. The cost is $20 for chamber members and $25 for non-members.
Learn more here.
