Local
Newcastle crews kept busy during stormCoal Creek Utility District, Newcastle Public Works Department worked to maintain vital services despite snow, ice and power outages
NEW — 3:10 p.m., Jan. 26, 2012
While most Newcastle residents endured the brunt of January’s snow, wind, ice and consequential debris from the comfort of their own homes, five members of the Newcastle Public Works maintenance crew weren’t so lucky.
Despite 16-hour shifts, equipment malfunctions and no covered space to put chains on vehicles, Public Works Director Mark Rigos said the city staff “did an exceptional job under the circumstances.”
“We have a very small staff here,” he said. “They put in so many hours during this storm. Some had to sleep in City Hall … one of our guys didn’t go home for five or six days.”
Sports
Liberty overcomes sluggish start to beat Hazen, 54-48Both teams look to improve in conference play
Ben Wessel, Liberty High School senior post, fouls Hazen High School junior center Cody Moorhead on the putback from a rebound during the first quarter of the Dec. 22 game. By Greg Farrar
As the Hazen High School boys team opened play against Liberty on Dec. 22, Hazen coach Ryan Thompson liked the pace his team was setting.
Led by senior guard starter Alex Olson’s eight points in the first quarter, the Highlanders were up 17-8 after the first quarter of the game.
Schools
Issaquah, Renton school districts cancel class for Jan. 18NEW — 8:20 p.m. Jan. 17, 2012
Issaquah and Renton school district officials canceled classes Wednesday, as a snowstorm threatens to pound the region overnight.
The district announced the closure just after 8 p.m. Tuesday. Officials also canceled classes Tuesday, due to icy road conditions in the early morning hours. (Students did not attend classes Monday due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.)
School closures impact all district-related meetings and activities, including Headstart, school-age care and preschool.
The cancellation also means the finals schedule for Issaquah high school students is delayed further. Officials told students and parents to expected eNews updates about high school schedules soon.
Renton officials encourage administrative staff to check for morning reports of administrative office closures.
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