Feb. 14, 2020
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There's a whole lot of love represented in our community rock garden at Newcastle City Hall. If you haven't already, come check it out!
Happy Valentine's Day from the City of Newcastle!
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Coal Creek Marketplace Road Reopens
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As you might've noticed, the privately-owned access road adjacent to Coal Creek Marketplace was blocked to public access this week. Hansen Bros. Moving & Storage, which owns the road, closed it due to damage on the roadway, and with the speeds people travel through that area, they were concerned about the potential liability of public use at the moment.
While many people assumed this is a publicly-owned street, the entire stretch between Coal Creek Parkway and 132nd Place Southeast is actually private and the property owner graciously allows public usage. The roadway is repaired and back open. We sincerely appreciate the property owner's cooperation.
It should go without saying, but the owners ask you to please watch your speeds as you travel through this corridor!
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Police Investigate Risdon Middle School Threat
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On Feb. 3, the Newcastle Police Department investigated a threat of violence at Risdon Middle School. Officers are working with Renton Schools to identify the suspect who will face felony charges, if identified. Please call 206-296-3311 if you have any suspect information.
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Join us for Newcastle’s premier social event of the year! The annual Diamond Awards is an opportunity to dress up, mingle with friends, and meet community members. It’s a community-wide celebration of people who have put their time and effort into making Newcastle the special community that it is.
The 2020 celebration is set for 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 12 at The Golf Club at Newcastle. Singer Benicio Bryant, a finalist from America's Got Talent, will perform!
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Feb. 18 Council Meeting Agenda
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The Newcastle City Council will meet with the Planning Commission, consider adoption of a plan to secure Newcastle's fiscal future and review an ordinance regarding development standards along Lake Boren's waterfront.
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41st District Town Hall Meeting
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Reps. Tana Senn, My-Linh Thai and Sen. Lisa Wellman are hosting a town hall meeting to update residents of the 41st Legislative District on the 2020 Legislative Session. All are invited to learn more about their work and ask questions.
41st District Town Hall
Saturday, Feb. 22
10-11:30 a.m.
Bellevue College, Room N201
3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue, WA
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Council Meeting Recap: Fiscal Sustainability, Impact Fees and More
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Stay up-to-date on the news and facts! Don't miss our Council Meeting Roundups. Look for the news article after each meeting to get a recap of your City Council's actions. Click the button below for the full Feb. 4 meeting report. During the previous meeting, Councilmembers
moved one step closer to implementing solutions for an operating budget shortfall expected to eclipse $1 million for the foreseeable future.
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Now Hiring: Maintenance Technicians
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Come join the team at Newcastle City Hall. We're seeking applicants for both full time and seasonal maintenance technicians. These vitally important employees maintain our parks, plow our roads, fix pot holes, prepare and staff Lake Boren for summer events and so much more!
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City Staff Responds to Downed Power Lines
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Speaking of our wonderful maintenance staff, over the last couple of weeks, they responded to two incidents of downed power lines across our community. Their quick work ensured the roadway remained safe and driveable as they partnered with first responders and PSE to make repairs.
On Feb. 4,
they worked quickly to repair Newcastle Way after a power line snapped at a junction. It was a
fiery
scene as the power line melted the pavement. We're so thankful no one got hurt. Click the button below to see video footage of the crew in action.
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Newcastle!
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLES IN YOUR CAR!
That's the message from Chief Houck's blotter this week. Read ahead for a list of crime reports, traffic citations and more.
Chief Houck's Police Blotter is a MUST read for regular crime prevention tips as well as a thorough listing of crimes that occur in our community. Subscribe to the
email newsletter
to ensure you never miss this important news article. Stay informed about what's happening in your neighborhood and learn how you can keep yourself and others safe.
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Newcastle Neighborhoods: Don't Be Left Out!
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The City’s all-volunteer Community Activities Commission is continuing to work with Newcastle neighborhood representatives and HOA Presidents to bring our neighborhoods together, share information and explore ways we can support our neighborhoods and City. Neighborhoods we still need representation from:
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If interested, please email your name, the name of your neighborhood, email address and if you'd be interested in attending our recurring meet-and-greets, to Community Activities Commissioner Nathan Stix at
nathans@newcastlewa.gov
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Tentative meeting dates are planned for March 18 (Details TBD, but this one would be for new members of the Neighborhood group), and April 17 (5-6:30). In your communications to Commissioner Stix, please let him know if these dates would work for you! Thanks!
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Volunteers Needed for Youth Art Show
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The Newcastle Arts Council is seeking volunteers to help at the March 5 opening reception for the Newcastle Area Youth Art Exhibition at the Newcastle Library. The program runs from 7-8:30 p.m., but volunteers are needed to arrive early (6:30 p.m.) to help set up and then stay through the event to assist with a community art project. If you can help, please email
newcastlewaarts@gmail.com
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— Feb. 17:
President's Day
(City Hall Closed)
— Feb. 18:
Newcastle City Council meeting
(5 p.m. Executive Session, 5:30 p.m. Joint Meeting with the Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Regular Meeting at Newcastle City Hall)
— Feb. 21: Newcastle City Council retreat
(9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at The Golf Club at Newcastle, Muirfield Room, 15500 Six Penny Lane, Newcastle, WA)
— Feb. 26:
Planning Commission meeting
(6 p.m. Regular Meeting at Newcastle City Hall)
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Photo of the Week
"Reunited and It Feels So Good"
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A few weeks back Cora was taken from her family in Newcastle by a female unknown to them. When the family was able to identify the female based on a witness to the incident, the dog napper refused to acknowledge them.
After Tukwila PD performed an initial investigation, the victim approached Newcastle PD with new information about the suspect.
After a combined effort between family members of the suspect and Newcastle detectives, the suspect was contacted. She stated she no longer had Cora in her possession.
A few days later, Cora was dropped off at the Seattle Animal Shelter by an unknown good samaritan who found the dog in distress while in the possession of what he told shelter staff to be a "highly out of it female" at the Seattle ferry docks.
Cora has since been reunited with her very happy family and charges have been referred against the suspect recommending mental health court.
Thank you to everyone that participated in this incident from the Puget Sound community. Above all else we are happy that this pooch was returned unharmed to her family.
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