CCUD to hold public hearing about controversial building sale
January 29, 2015
NEW — 12:30 p.m. Jan. 29, 2015
The Coal Creek Utility District Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing Feb. 11 to hear comments regarding the utility’s controversial deal with the city of Newcastle.
Under the terms of the agreement, the city will pay $250,000 for a CCUD-owned building on 129th Avenue Southeast appraised at about $750,000. In addition, the city will agree not to assume the utility for the next 10 years.
In a hearing notice published in Thursday’s Seattle Times, the utility district says the city will use the building for “essential city operations relating to public works, including vehicle parking and maintenance.”
The public hearing begins at 6 p.m. in the utility’s district office, 6801 132nd Place S.E. Read more
Police look for witnesses in copper wire thefts
January 28, 2015
NEW — 3:10 p.m. Jan. 28, 2015
The Newcastle Police Department is looking for witnesses, after a copper wire theft caused city streetlights to go out.
Between Friday, Jan. 23, and Saturday, Jan. 24, suspects stole a large amount of copper wire along Coal Creek Parkway. Thieves entered the electrical panels in the sidewalk and cement barrier to gain access.
The areas hit were at Southeast 81st and Coal Creek Parkway, and multiple locations between Southeast May Creek Park Drive and May Valley Road.
If you saw any activity, such as a truck or people working in the area in the last week that were not marked Newcastle vehicles, contact Detective Christy Marsalisi at 649-4444 and refer to case 15-026666. You can also submit an anonymous tip here. Read more
Applications for commission vacancy due Jan. 30
January 26, 2015
NEW — 1:45 p.m. Jan. 26, 2015
The Newcastle City Council is seeking applications for membership on its Planning Commission.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, and reside within the city.
Interested parties should submit an application, letter of interest and résumé to the City Clerk’s office by 4 p.m. Jan. 30
Applications are available on the city’s website here. Read more
