Local
Commission narrows locations for dog park
The Parks Commission tours a location it is considering for an off-leash dog park — the future sports park, north off Southeast 95th Way. By Tim Pfarr
The Parks Commission has narrowed the number of potential locations for a Newcastle dog park to four.
The locations are two spots near Lake Boren, the sports park to be north off Southeast 95th Way and piece of city property in the Madison Lane neighborhood, at the corner of Southeast 71st Place and 114th Avenue Southeast.
Sports
Hazen marches forward with help from underclassmen
Hazen running back Isaiah Talley works on his footwork at practice Aug. 23. Talley will be a threat with the ball as well as blocking. By Tim Pfarr
Coming off a 7-4 record last year, the Hazen High School Highlanders are looking to have another winning season.
Schools
Marla Erath takes over as Newcastle Elementary principal
Marla Erath is taking over this year as principal of Newcastle Elementary School. By Tim Pfarr
Marla Erath, former Apollo Elementary School principal, is about to begin her first year as principal of Newcastle Elementary School.
Erath is a 13-year veteran of education, and she started her career as a teacher in first- and third-grade classrooms.
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Opinion
Dog park only works at Lake Boren, sports park
City Council should reinstate study sessions
Sports
Hazen marches forward with help from underclassmen
Liberty cranks it to 11 and puts state in its crosshairs
Hazen grad wins state soccer scholarship
Newcastle 5K prepares for bigger second year
Liberty grad eyes joining Huskies
Newcastle woman joins Hike-a-Thon for a cause
Patriots coach invited to national conventions
Trey Wheeler attends all-star sports camp
Schools
Marla Erath takes over as Newcastle Elementary principal
Ideas sprout at ‘green’ schools
McKnight teacher helps develop sustainability curriculum for college and seventh-grade students
New and improved St. Louise schoolhouse ready for students
Issaquah School District launches social networking site
Open enrollment is set for February
Washington falls short in federal schools grant
Sheriff’s office investigates death threat at Liberty High
Community
Yes, Alan White is ready to rock Newcastle Days
Adorable local baby wins Swedish Hospital photo contest
Teen in third year running summer camp, donates profit to cancer research
Massage Envy to donate proceeds to fight breast cancer
Laughing all the way: My birthday wish list
Local students named to Gonzaga president’s list
Couple brews up their happiness at new coffee shop
KeyBank opens, continues philanthropy
City’s stand against taxes doesn’t stop ballot measure
Student chosen for economics program
Liberty goes under construction
New vice principal at Liberty High School
Renton superintendent receives award of merit
Eye surgeon faces January trial in murder plot
Student graduates from MSU with honors
City seeks designer for new playground at Lake Boren Park
Newcastle woman joins Hike-a-Thon for a cause
