More Improvements Coming to the Newcastle Trail System!
The City of Newcastle was awarded a $25,000 King County Youth and Amateur Sports Grant to fund work on the CrossTown Trail - a 4-mile trail that will stretch across the city and connect to King County's Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park. The funds will be used to build out the trail along Vera Risdon Middle School and for isolated repairs along the trail's eastern portion.
King County Sheriff to Attend March 6 Council meeting
New King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht will introduce herself to the Newcastle community at the beginning of the Newcastle City Council's March 6 meeting.
During the regular meeting, the council will also consider an ordinance amending parking regulations and receive an overview of the annual police statistics.
The Newcastle Police Beat features selected crime reports from across the city. It
is released in this email newsletter, published a few days before every City Council meeting.
This edition covers the Feb. 16-March 1 time frame.
Newcastle officers arrested a female who allegedly attempted to pass counterfeit $50 bills at two Newcastle businesses. Officers Beltramo and Edwards located the suspect in Newcastle. The suspect initially lied about her identity, but officers were able to use a department fingerprint scanner to confirm her true identity.
If you have a business, we strongly recommend checking currency carefully to be sure it is authentic U.S. currency. Various equipment is available to help you check currency. If at any time you observe any criminal or suspicious activity, do not hesitate to call 911 or the non-emergency dispatch number, 206-296-3311 (program this number into your cell phones).
Yard Waste Collection Schedule Changes
Reminder for Waste Management yard waste subscribers! Starting next week (March 5) yard waste collection resumes its weekly schedule.
The City of Newcastle has issued a notice of application regarding the Energize Eastside transmission line project. A 30-day period to comment on the land use application permits is now open.
Additionally, the final Energize Eastside Environmental Impact Statement was published March 1. The EIS is not a permit - it is one of many sets of information agencies will consider as they decide whether to approve the project and issue necessary permits. View the final EIS at energizeeastsideeis.org.
Learn how to comment, read permit documents and get the latest Energize Eastside updates from the City of Newcastle at
newcastlewa.gov/energizeeastside.
Mayor, Deputy Mayor to Speak at Chamber Luncheon
Newcastle Mayor Allen Dauterman and Deputy Mayor Linda Newing will be the featured speakers at the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce's March 14 luncheon! It starts at 11 a.m. at Tapatio Mexican Grill.
Newcastle Resident's Work Featured in Waste Management Campaign
Newcastle resident Maria de Lourdes Victoria has teamed up with Waste Management to create Spanish odes on recycling and encourage others to find the beauty in recycling too!
The Newcastle Library is hosting a three-week Citizens Academy course introducing attendees to the inner workings of city governments. The library has invited a few city staff members to give presentations about everything from police services and government structure to city codes and public works. There are two more courses set for 7 p.m. March 8 and 15 at the Newcastle Library.
Daylight Saving Time kicks in at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 11. Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour! Now is also a good time to test your smoke alarms and change the batteries.
Watch: Celebrating Lunar New Year at Aegis Gardens
On Saturday, Feb. 16, Aegis Gardens invited the Newcastle community to celebrate Lunar New Year (Year of the Dog).
The new assisted living community celebrated with a lion dance through the facility (Click the video below to watch a portion of the dance). The lion dance has been part of the Chinese culture for thousands of years and is performed on auspicious occasions such as weddings, store openings and various festivals and celebrations. The lion, a symbol of power, wisdom and good fortune, chases away evil spirits and brings happiness, longevity and good luck.
