Aug. 17, 2018
Newcastle Deputies Inspire Liberty HS Grad to Career in Law Enforcement
When new King County Sheriff's Office Deputy Carlos Marquez reported for duty on the first day of his training assignment with the Newcastle Police Department, he unexpectedly came face to face with the two Newcastle officers who inspired him to become a police officer. The interaction he had with Deputies Scott Yamamoto and Steve Kajihiro as a Newcastle teen almost a decade ago changed the course of Marquez's life.
Community News
City Mourns Loss of Celebrated Community Volunteer
The City of Newcastle is mourning the death of Community Activities Commissioner Jim Price , a tireless community volunteer who was instrumental in fostering the growth and maintenance of the city’s prized trail system.

“Jim Price was the true definition of community spirit,” said Newcastle City Manager Rob Wyman. “He cared deeply about the Newcastle community and never hesitated to get involved through his work with Newcastle Trails, the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce or the Newcastle Arts Council. Newcastle is the desirable, livable city it is today, thanks to his commitment to community service.”

A public Celebration of Life will be held in September. We'll share those details at newcastlewa.gov/jimprice as soon as they're available.
You're Invited: Newcastle City Council's Community Conversation
Citizens are invited to interact with members of the Newcastle City Council and meet new Police Chief Jason Houck during the city’s first Community Conversation event on Aug. 29 at the Newcastle Library. The new forum, which goes from 7-9 p.m., is a casual and convenient way for residents to ask their elected officials questions and learn what’s happening in the community. The evening’s format will mirror the town hall’s question and answer session. Chief Houck will introduce himself at the beginning. Learn more here .
Volunteers Needed for Newcastle Days
Volunteering is a great way to have fun, give back, and learn more about your community! And what better way to get involved than by participating in the city's biggest event of the year?

Newcastle Days  is Sept. 7-8 and we need volunteers to help during the celebration! Newcastle has volunteer opportunities available for groups and individuals of diverse talents, ages, and interests.

Peruse the volunteer opportunities here , and if you can lend a hand on Saturday, Sept. 8, please email Community Activities Commissioner Patti Magers at  pattim@newcastlewa.gov ! Get all of the Newcastle Days details, including schedule, at newcastlewa.gov/newcastledays .
Fall Recycling Event is Sept. 15
Newcastle residents will have the opportunity to dispose of recyclable materials at a city-sponsored collection event on Sept. 15, 2018.

Bring unwanted batteries, styrofoam, cardboard and more to  Hazelwood Elementary School  from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Certain types of household and hazardous wastes, such as oil-based paint, pesticides, herbicides and household chemicals, will not be accepted.  View a comprehensive list of accepted items 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 regular City Council meeting. Read it here .
The City Council will consider a resolution approving Surface Water Management (SWM) fees for 2019 and 2020 during the Aug. 21 regular meeting. Learn more and view the agenda packet here .
Certain things just don't mix! Take, for example, pet waste and Puget Sound, or vehicle leaks and Puget Sound, and, of course, chemical pesticides and Puget Sound. In a series of video shorts posted here, Puget Sound Starts Here offers a series of tips to ensure you do your part to protect Puget Sound!
Did you know the Newcastle Police Department is now on social media? Follow them on Facebook and Twitter for updates, crime prevention tips, photos and more!

Twitter: @pdnewcastle
Thanks for making Police Chief Jason Houck's first National Night Out in Newcastle a memorable one! You can see all of our photos from National Night Out here and a fun video starring Chief Houck here .
Dust off your dashboard, the Newcastle Days Car Show is back. Register for your chance to display your car on the sprawling Lake Boren Park lawn Sept. 8. Those who pre-register by Aug. 30 get a $5 discount! Register here .
Helpful Links
City of Newcastle |  newcastlewa.gov  

The Newcastle email newsletter is published before every regular City Council meeting. Learn more about the newsletter, see an archive of past newsletters and sign up to receive it at newcastlewa.gov/newsletters .