Local
Energize Eastside, traffic calming, dominate town hallSpeed bumps and power lines were the hot topics of conversation at the city of Newcastle’s annual town hall meeting June 16.
By Christina Corrales-Toy
Deputy Mayor John Drescher (right) answers an audience question, as City Councilman Rich Crispo listens beside him.
During the meeting’s second hour, the Newcastle City Council fielded audience questions, with a sizable group of neighbors from in and around Southeast 75th Street using the time to express concerns about speeding on the street. Read more »
Sports
Local athletes commit to collegesLiberty High School honored four graduating student-athletes at a special ceremony in April.
By Christina Corrales-Toy
Liberty High School seniors (from left) Russell Boston, Nate Jarvis, Sarah Bliesner and Trevor Sytsma smile while listening to coaches talk about their high-school careers at a special Signing Day ceremony April 15 in the Liberty library.
Runners Sarah Bliesner and Trevor Sytsma, as well as football players Russell Boston and Nate Jarvis, announced their commitments to continue their athletic careers at the college level. Read more »
Schools
Liberty students win big at History Day contestLiberty High School students took home a slew of top awards at the 2015 Washington State History Day competition May 2.
This year’s theme was “Leadership and Legacy in History.” The school sent 16 students to the contest at Green River Community College, and eight of them qualified for the national competition by placing in the top two of their categories.
Vincy Fok, Lorrin Johnson and Issabelle Hayden’s project about Edward R. Murrow earned first place in the senior group exhibit category.
Carlyn Schmidgall, Lauryn Hepp and Sally Rim earned first place for their group website about John F. Kennedy’s leadership during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Read more »
Loading ...
Local News
Energize Eastside, traffic calming, dominate town hallSpeed bumps and power lines were the hot topics of conversation at the... Read »
Fourth of July kicks off summer scheduleFireworks are banned in the city of Newcastle, but, as always, there is... Read »
Italene Gaddis joins artists at day of musicMusician Italene Gaddis has no problem traveling across Western Washington,... Read »
Coal Miner’s Cemetery — Part 2Last month, I introduced the miner’s cemetery on 129th Avenue Southeast... Read »
Newcastle native, Liberty grad Alex Bell shoots first feature filmNewcastle native Alex Bell first caught the filmmaking bug as a student... Read »
Newcastle’s Mandy Schendel is on 30 under 30 listNewcastle resident Mandy Schendel was named to 425 Business Magazine’s... Read »
Renton Tech names new presidentDr. Kevin D. McCarthy is the new Renton Technical College president. McCarthy... Read »
Police blotterIt could’ve been worse An unknown suspect rummaged through both a Porsche... Read »
City of Newcastle to host Fourth of July spectacularNEW — 4:35 p.m. June 30, 2015 Fireworks are banned in the city of Newcastle,... Read »
Keep your pet safe in hot weatherNEW — 3:35 p.m. June 25, 2015 With temperatures soaring into the 90s,... Read »
Mack Strong’s annual charity golf tournament is July 1NEW — 6 a.m. June 22, 2015 Former Seattle Seahawk, and Newcastle resident,... Read »
Construction to cause lane closures, traffic delaysNEW — 11:50 a.m. June 17, 2015 Newcastle drivers should be aware of a... Read »
Local author/artist Dana Sullivan hosts classesNEW — 12:55 p.m. June 15, 2015 Newcastle News readers see local author/illustrator... Read »
High schools celebrate class of 2015NEW — 12:20 p.m. June 10, 2015 By Christina Corrales-ToyA 2014 Hazen... Read »
Chamber to host Police Chief Melinda IrvineNEW — 1:30 p.m. June 8, 2015 The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce will host... Read »
Candidate filings set up one City Council raceThe 2015 general election ballot will tell a different story, but there’s... Read »
City’s annual town hall meeting is June 16It’s that time again to get answers to those burning questions about... Read »
Renton School District’s superintendent resignsThe Renton School District is back on the market for a new district leader. Less... Read »
‘Cache’ a few nuggets of Newcastle historyNewcastle’s trails are among the city’s most desirable amenities and... Read »
Coal Miners Cemetery — Part 1Did you know there is a cemetery in the city of Newcastle? FileNewcastle’s... Read »
Opinion
Editorial — Don’t leave kids, dogs to die in hot cars
Notes from Newcastle — Summertime blues
Editorial — Celebrate safely this graduation season
Notes from Newcastle — Drug-free group comes to Newcastle
Sports
Local athletes commit to colleges
Liberty soccer grad suits up for local PDL team
Liberty, Hazen tennis players medal
Liberty baseball team takes fourth at state
Liberty girls run to trophy finish
Hazen, Liberty soccer teams fall to state champs
State golf roundup — Liberty golfers earn second place at state
Schools
Liberty students win big at History Day contest
Renton School Board honors Hazen seniors
Hazen, Liberty celebrate the class of 2015
Newcastle students graduate from Eastside Catholic
Committee approves $518 million bond proposal for Issaquah schools
Hazelwood Elementary seeks mentors
Hazen brings back marching band
Issaquah Schools Foundation fundraiser lunch tops $617,000
Community
Laughing all the way — Grounded
Newcastle students graduate from college
Newcastle students make dean’s list, honor roll
Community spotlight — Concerts in the Park start this month
Brain Science at the Newcastle Library
Newcastle company brings rock star flair to your home
Lions and tigers and bears — oh deer
Newcastle ranked among best suburbs for millennials
Star of Hope Centre fundraiser is July 11
Community spotlight — Congrats to the classes of 2015
Newcastle Community DFCC Conversation questions and answers
-
Click photo to see Hazen and Liberty High School Graduations gallery photos
