Sept. 14, 2018
Longtime Deputies Say Goodbye to Newcastle After 20 Years
Longtime Newcastle Deputies Steve Kajihiro and Scott Yamamoto are moving on to their next assignment in the King County Sheriff’s Office after earning promotions to the rank of sergeant. The well-deserved honor means they’ll be reassigned to new posts across the county, bringing an end to their nearly 20-year tenure patrolling the streets of Newcastle.
Community News
Update on Proposed Logging Activity
A pending clear-cut of trees from a scenic area of Newcastle has been delayed for another month.

The City of Newcastle, other agencies and property owners are concerned about potential visual and environmental impacts of logging the property where a geologic feature known as the DeLeo Wall is located. Dalpay, the property owner, agreed to allow additional time to explore options for protecting the area. Learn more here .
Newcastle Receives Positive Audit Report for 2017
An independent audit of the city’s 2017 finances and an accountability audit covering 2017 identified no findings or concerns. Representatives of the Washington State Auditor’s Office shared the results of the audit with members of the City Council at a Sept. 13 exit conference.

Annual independent audits performed by the Washington State Auditor’s Office provide essential accountability and transparency for city operations. This information is valuable to management, the governing body and public stakeholders when assessing a government’s stewardship of public resources.
Responsible Recycling
In fall 2017, the Chinese government implemented a ban on certain recyclables being imported, essentially eliminating China as a market for many recyclables. New markets are being looked at for mixed paper and mixed plastics. Recyclables that are clean, not contaminated with food, liquids, garbage or anything that isn’t the same material as the main recyclable commodity, make the recyclables more valuable, more likely and able to be recycled.

This is an opportunity for the recycling industry to improve the overall system and look closely at how and what we are recycling. Learn how you can do your part to recycle responsibly at newcastlewa.gov/recycleright . 
Newcastle Days Recap
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Newcastle Days this year! We had a great turnout at Lake Boren Park and hope everyone enjoyed a good time.

See photos from the event (courtesy of Autumn Paige Photography) here and view our Newcastle Days video recap 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 Newcastle City Council will meet with the Renton School Board at its Sept. 18 meeting. View the full meeting agenda packet here and read the Sept. 4 meeting roundup here .
Newcastle residents will have the opportunity to dispose of recyclable materials at a city-sponsored collection event on Sept. 15. Bring unwanted batteries, styrofoam, cardboard and more to Hazelwood Elementary School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn more here .
The public memorial service for former Community Activities Commissioner  Jim Price  is set for 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 16, at Lake Boren Park. Jim was the definition of community spirit. He cared deeply about this community and was an active volunteer.
Enjoy a rare opportunity to hear the Seattle Chinese Orchestra for free on Sept. 15 at Aegis Gardens. They’ll be joined by local musicians from Risdon Middle School. The concert starts at 3 p.m.
The city is hosting a workshop for the Newcastle business community to discuss potential changes to the city’s sign code. Join us at Newcastle City Hall on Sept. 25 at 6 p.m. Learn more here .
Helpful Links
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