Kiwanis looks to start club in Newcastle
A century-old service organization dedicated to giving back is looking to make a difference in the Newcastle community. Ferrin Lauve is spearheading an effort to start a Newcastle Kiwanis Club in 2016....
View ArticleThe Anticline — Newcastle 50 million years in the making
Coal gave life to Newcastle and served as an important catalyst in Seattle’s growth. Did you ever wonder how the coal got here? Did you ever wonder why there is that one rock outcropping along Coal...
View ArticleTo the Editor — Council members make a difference
It is sad to see Council members Lisa Jensen and Steve Buri leave the City Council. We in our neighborhood are very appreciative for their service to our community and thank them for their efforts. I...
View ArticleFrom the editor’s desk — Craving more Newcastle stories? Head online to our...
I’m not exactly breaking news when I start this column by telling you that today’s media landscape has become remarkably crowded. Online news organizations. National and local television newscasts....
View ArticleHazelwood event embraces all cultures
I went on a worldwide excursion Dec. 10. It began with a stop in China where I learned about dim sum, a yummy snack that goes well with tea. I followed that up with a quick stop in Hawaii, where Gloria...
View ArticleCity Council bans marijuana businesses
The Newcastle City Council unanimously agreed to ban marijuana-related business within city limits at its Dec. 1 meeting. In a very straightforward vote that required little discussion, the council...
View ArticleCity adds officer to police force in 2016
The Newcastle Police Department is an officer deeper for the first time since 1999. Chris Leyba officially brought the department’s roster to seven patrol officers at the start of the new year. “The...
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Flashing yellow lights installed on Coal Creek Parkway
Southbound drivers waiting to turn left on Coal Creek Parkway might not have to wait that long anymore. Greg Farrar / gfarrar@newcastle-news.comA vehicle turns left onto 135th Avenue Southeast from...
View ArticleWestbound I-90 down to one lane near Bellevue Way this weekend
NEW — 12:04 p.m. Jan. 8, 2016 If Seattle is in your plans this weekend, check traffic conditions before you head out. Beginning at 11 p.m. Friday, westbound Interstate 90 will be reduced to one lane...
View ArticleLiberty, Briarwood and Maywood alert parents of possible luring attempt
NEW — 3:37 p.m. Jan. 8, 2016 Police are investigating after an 11-year-old girl said she was approached by a suspicious man outside her home Dec. 18. The Issaquah School District alerted families at...
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