Local
Newcastle business offers free massage for military membersNEW — 1:45 p.m. May 16, 2013
Puget Sound-area Massage Envy centers will salute active military members and their spouses with its “Massage for Military” event, beginning May 20.
The weeklong event offers free one-hour therapeutic massage sessions to active-duty military personnel and their spouses to recognize everything that these men and women do for our country, each and every day, according to a release.
The event allows local clinic honors owners to honor each community’s military heroes and their families by providing beneficial stress relief through therapeutic massage. Read more »
Sports
Hazen soccer advances in state tournamentNEW — 2:10 p.m. May 16, 2013
The Hazen High School soccer team did not have their best stuff as state tournament play opened on May 15, but it was just good enough to defeat Mountain View, 3-2.
Senior midfielder Casey Guay put Hazen on the board first, scoring a quick goal, just four minutes into the game.
The lead would be short-lived, because just three minutes later, Mountain View responded with a goal of their own.
The Highlanders took the lead back in the 17th minute, when junior midfielder Luis Puga scored what would be the first of his two goals. Read more »
Schools
Hazen students teach lessons about big-budget decisions
By Christina Corrales-Toy
Hazen High School sophomore Shiva Prasad (center) is surrounded by Nelsen Middle School students as they make real-world financial decisions during a simulation that teaches kids about budgeting.
Adulthood comes with its perks, including a long-awaited sense of freedom, but it also brings to light the inevitable financial, familial and personal responsibilities that go with it. Read more »
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Interactive Poll
How do you plan on celebrating Earth Day?
- D. I do not plan on celebrating Earth Day. (45%, 9 Votes)
- A. Attend Earth Day celebration at Lake Boren Park. (30%, 6 Votes)
- E. Other. (25%, 5 Votes)
- B. I will plant a tree in my yard. (0%, 0 Votes)
- C. I’m going to pick up litter at a local park. (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 20
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Local News
Newcastle business offers free massage for military membersNEW — 1:45 p.m. May 16, 2013 Puget Sound-area Massage Envy centers will... Read »
King County holds hearing about proposed Metro cutsNEW — 3:05 p.m. May 13, 2013 The King County Council’s Transportation,... Read »
Online and in-person candidate filing begins MondayNEW — 11:25 a.m. May 13, 2013 Candidates interested in filing for any... Read »
Construction on Coal Creek Parkway culvert begins May 15UPDATED — 9:35 a.m. May 16, 2013 Work is finally set to begin on a city... Read »
Show off your pesticide-free yard with a ladybug signNEW — 3:00 p.m. May 9, 2013 Families that maintain their yards without... Read »
Local chamber chorale launches Kickstarter campaignNEW — 1:30 p.m. May 7, 2013 The Musica Sacra Chamber Chorale, directed... Read »
Liberty PTSA hosts electronics recycling driveNEW — 1:20 p.m. May 3, 2013 Newcastle residents will have the opportunity... Read »
Pets face challenges, too, as temperature climbs higherNEW — 1:00 p.m. May 3, 2013 The Regional Animal Services of King County... Read »
Election will bring change to City Council makeupThe Newcastle City Council will have at least one new face in 2014. Councilman... Read »
Mayor delivers state of the city addressNewcastle Mayor Rich Crispo assured residents that the city is in relatively... Read »
City Council agrees gas tax should fund 520 bridge shortfallThe Newcastle City Council unanimously passed a resolution urging the state... Read »
Friends group hosts first book sale at Newcastle LibraryBy Christina Corrales-ToyFriends of the Newcastle Library President Julia... Read »
Newcastle Historical Society patriarch turns 95By Christina Corrales-ToyNewcastle historian Milt Swanson cuts into a piece... Read »
Council approves purchase of maintenance equipment, before state grant expiresWith just a few months before a state Department of Ecology grant expires,... Read »
City secures sponsor for Fourth of July eventTraffic, safety concerns still need to be addressed The city of Newcastle’s... Read »
Issaquah Schools Foundation prepares for 15th annual luncheonWith an eye on arts funding and book rooms, the Issaquah Schools Foundation... Read »
Chiropractic Wellness Center hosts Newcastle Community Wellness DayChiropractic Wellness Center will host the first Newcastle Community Wellness... Read »
King County Animal Control seeks owner of found dogNEW — 11:00 a.m. May 1, 2013 King County Animal Control is looking... Read »
Neighbors report suspicious activity in Olympus neighborhoodNEW — 10:40 a.m. May 1, 2013 Alert residents in the Olympus neighborhood... Read »
Patriot Players perform ‘The Wizard of Oz’NEW — 6:30 p.m. April 26, 2013 By Katherine SimmonsTaylor Schadt, as... Read »
Opinion
Notes from Newcastle: A tribute to Katie
Sports
Hazen soccer advances in state tournament
Liberty, Hazen soccer teams begin state competition
Liberty soccer wins KingCo title
Liberty nets another draw with Mercer Island
Liberty Lacrosse Club forms new Eastside youth program
Hazen soccer clinches Seamount League championship
Schools
Hazen students teach lessons about big-budget decisions
Student waste watchers honored for service to the environment
Local students earn collegiate honors
Students to participate in NASA aerospace scholars program
Hazen seniors earn scholastic honors
Patriot Players perform ‘The Wizard of Oz’
Community
Boy Scout Sam Simpson-Gordon earns Eagle rank
Sweet Decadence hosts Mack Strong TEAM-WORKS meet and greet
USO Happy Hour honors veterans
