June 18, 2018
Newcastle Police Chief Melinda Irvine to Retire
At the end of June, Newcastle Police Chief Melinda Irvine will say a bittersweet goodbye to Newcastle as she rides off into a well-deserved retirement after decades of service.

Before she departs, Chief Irvine took some time to reflect on her 30-year career with the King County Sheriff's Office.
Community News
See you at the City Council Town Hall!
We hope to see you all at the Newcastle City Council Town Hall meeting on Tuesday! Doors open at 6:30 p.m., but the main program goes from 7-9 p.m. at The Golf Club at Newcastle.

Come meet your Newcastle City Council, ask questions and hear what is happening your community!
Sound Publishing Presents Resident's Guide
A resident's guide filled with information about summer events, local attractions, city history, the upcoming Shops at Newcastle Commons and contact information for your City Council, was delivered to all Newcastle homes this month!

The City of Newcastle partnered with Sound Publishing Inc. (the publisher of local titles such as the Bellevue Reporter, Issaquah-Sammamish Reporter and the Renton Reporter) to produce the resident's guide. 

Hazelwood Students Visit Newcastle City Hall
Newcastle City Hall welcomed a special group of visitors on Thursday, June 7! Students from Hazelwood Elementary School had the opportunity to explore the Newcastle City Council Chambers, chat with City Manager Rob Wyman and meet Newcastle Police officers.

The visit was a stop on the students' annual visit to several downtown Newcastle locations as they explore their community!  Click here to view more photos from the visit .
Newcastle Police Make Arrest in Counterfeit Bill Case
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Recently, several cases were reported to the Newcastle Police Department involving poorly made counterfeit $50 and $100 bills. On Monday June 11, Newcastle officers conducted a stakeout of a location outside of the city and found one of the suspects involved in three cases of counterfeiting. The suspect was taken into custody on multiple misdemeanor and felony warrants, and was found during arrest to be in possession of more counterfeit bills, as well as illegal drugs.

Calling All Newcastle Artists!
The  Newcastle Arts Council  is seeking your submissions for a Newcastle Days art exhibition at the  Newcastle Library  this September! All hanging mediums will be considered.

Applications are due on July 15. Learn more here .
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. 

The Newcastle City Council previewed the 2019 Transportation Improvement Program update, approved an MOU that will preserve the Baima House and more.

Newcastle Police Officer Steve Kajihiro recently trained fellow officers on how to administer naloxone, a treatment designed to counteract opioid overdoses. All deputies in the King County Sheriff's Office will be carrying the life-saving tool by the end of July. Newcastle contracts with the KCSO for police services.
Puget Sound Energy will host another public meeting regarding Energize Eastside from 6‐8 p.m. on June 26 at Aegis Gardens. Residents are encouraged to bring their questions and concerns. You can view Energize Eastside permit documents and past presentations here .
Volunteering is a great way to have fun, give back and learn more about your community! This month, we shine the spotlight on current volunteer needs for Newcastle Days, a grassroots theater group and a chance to help Newcastle Trails!

Registration is now open for summer Skyhawks sports camps at Lake Boren Park and other Newcastle locations. Children can learn the fundamentals of tennis, basketball, soccer, baseball, flag football and golf!

Members of the Community Activities Commission recently conducted a parks inventory tour to familiarize themselves with the city's park system and to note the condition of each park.

During the picture-perfect evening tour, the city posted photos of the parks on Instagram .

Newcastle’s annual slate of summer events kicks off in July with the city’s annual Fourth on the Lake celebration! Reminder: Fireworks are banned in the City of Newcastle . We encourage you to instead join us at Lake Boren Park that day!

Dust off your dashboard and polish those wheels, the Newcastle Days Car Show is back. Register for your chance to display your car on the sprawling Lake Boren Park lawn Sept. 8, 2018. Event-day registration is $15, but those who pre-register by Aug. 30 get a $5 discount and are guaranteed to receive a T-shirt and dash plaque.

Calling all aspiring teen filmmakers! We want you to enter the Newcastle Teen Film Contest! Winning entries will be shown at the city's Lake Boren Park Movie Night this summer! The contest is open to middle and high school students. Submissions must be 3-5 minutes, family friendly and are due by June 30.

Helpful Links
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