Chamber to host Police Chief Melinda Irvine
NEW — 1:30 p.m. June 8, 2015 The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce will host Newcastle Police Chief Melinda Irvine at its June luncheon. Irvine will provide the latest on what’s going on in the Newcastle...
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High schools celebrate class of 2015
NEW — 12:20 p.m. June 10, 2015 By Christina Corrales-ToyA 2014 Hazen High School graduate adjusts her cap at the Highlanders graduation ceremony last year. Both Liberty and Hazen students will receive...
View ArticleLocal author/artist Dana Sullivan hosts classes
NEW — 12:55 p.m. June 15, 2015 Newcastle News readers see local author/illustrator Dana Sullivan’s work featured monthly in a cartoon accompanying Pat Detmer’s column. Now, you can learn from the man...
View ArticleConstruction to cause lane closures, traffic delays
NEW — 11:50 a.m. June 17, 2015 Newcastle drivers should be aware of a few upcoming traffic impacts connected to various construction projects. First, Lakemont Boulevard Southeast will be closed between...
View ArticleMack Strong’s annual charity golf tournament is July 1
NEW — 6 a.m. June 22, 2015 Former Seattle Seahawk, and Newcastle resident, Mack Strong will host his annual charity golf tournament and dinner auction July 1 at The Golf Club at Newcastle. The event,...
View ArticleKeep your pet safe in hot weather
NEW — 3:35 p.m. June 25, 2015 With temperatures soaring into the 90s, Seattle Humane reminds pet owners to keep their furry friends safe from the heat. Do not leave your pet in your vehicle. Even at 70...
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Local athletes commit to colleges
Liberty High School honored four graduating student-athletes at a special ceremony in April. By Christina Corrales-ToyLiberty High School seniors (from left) Russell Boston, Nate Jarvis, Sarah Bliesner...
View ArticleNewcastle students make dean’s list, honor roll
Newcastle students make dean’s list, honor roll Lindsey Kranz, of Newcastle, was recently named to the Gonzaga University president’s list for the spring 2015 semester. The following Newcastle students...
View ArticleItalene Gaddis joins artists at day of music
Musician Italene Gaddis has no problem traveling across Western Washington, performing daily at various sites. Luckily for her, she won’t have to travel far for a special July 25 gig. The 90-year-old...
View ArticleEditorial — Don’t leave kids, dogs to die in hot cars
It must be horrible to be trapped in a very hot, small space, yearning for water, gasping for air and begging to be released. Despite the fact that scenario will horrify most readers, every single...
View ArticleRenton School Board honors Hazen seniors
Twelve Hazen High School students were recognized as outstanding seniors by Renton School Board members at their May 12 meeting. Students were selected based on academic achievement, leadership,...
View ArticleFourth of July kicks off summer schedule
Fireworks are banned in the city of Newcastle, but, as always, there is one place where residents can legally watch the pyrotechnic displays mostly associated with Independence Day. The city’s annual...
View ArticleNewcastle students graduate from college
Newcastle students graduate from college Luc Charbonneau, of Newcastle, graduated from Whitman College in Walla Walla, with a Bachelor of Arts in geology. Alexander Hopper, of Newcastle, graduated May...
View ArticleLiberty students win big at History Day contest
Liberty 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...
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Laughing all the way — Grounded
Most of our friends are world travelers, people who fill up their passports and have to get fresh ones before their expiration date, folks with high-six-figure frequent flier miles who go to Singapore...
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Energize Eastside, traffic calming, dominate town hall
Speed 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-ToyDeputy Mayor John Drescher (right) answers an...
View ArticleStar of Hope Centre fundraiser is July 11
NEW — 5:25 p.m. July 9, 2015 Dana Sullivan’s annual dance benefiting the Star of Hope Centre orphanage in Bungoma, Kenya, is July 11. The Newcastle author and illustrator’s sixth annual fundraiser...
View ArticleConcerts in the Park series starts next week
NEW — 3:50 p.m. July 13, 2015 Later this month, the city’s slate of summer events continues with its annual Concerts in the Park series. For the second straight year, The Fabulous Roof Shakers, a blues...
View Article‘Broadway at Boren’ auditions are July 29
NEW — 1 p.m. July 16, 2015 The city’s premier summer event is stretching to two days this year. Save the date for Newcastle Days, Sept. 11-12. The day before the main Sept. 12 festival, the city will...
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