Firefighters battle wildfire near The Golf Club at Newcastle
October 3, 2012
NEW — 12:25 a.m. Oct. 3, 2012
Firefighters from Eastside Fire & Rescue and Bellevue and Duvall fire departments responded to a wildfire near The Golf Club at Newcastle at 6 p.m. on Oct. 2.
The fire was spotted by a pilot who relayed the information to an air traffic controller at the Renton Airport, said Lt. Troy Donlin, Bellevue Fire Department spokesman.
Initially, firefighters were not exactly sure where the fire was, but the approximate location of the response was at the corner of 154th Avenue Southeast and Southeast 83rd Court, according to Capt. Todd Dickerboom of the Bellevue Fire Department. Read more
Motorcyclist dies in crash near Newcastle golf course
August 10, 2012
The motorcycle involved in Friday’s accident along Newcastle Golf Club Road rests near a guardrail. By Christina Corrales-Toy
NEW — 2:27 p.m. Aug. 10, 2012
A motorcyclist died after colliding with a guardrail on Newcastle Golf Club Road on Friday morning, according to King County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Sgt. Cindi West.
Fourth annual USO Happy Hour event will honor area veterans
May 3, 2012
Newcastle residents will have the opportunity to join The Golf Club at Newcastle and Regency Newcastle in saying thank you to area military veterans.
The fourth annual USO Happy Hour event, which takes place from 4-6 p.m. May 21 in the Wooly Toad at The Golf Club at Newcastle, is open to anyone who has served in the military or civilians who would like to thank someone who has served.
“There’s never a complaint about this thing,” event organizer John Jensen said. “There’s always nothing but appreciation.”
Veterans are encouraged to RSVP either on the event’s USO Happy Hour for Veterans Facebook page or by contacting Jensen at JensenRoofing@msn.com or 206-241-5774 to ensure their drink ticket.
Each veteran will receive a “red, white or brew” ticket good for a glass of red wine, white wine or beer.
The event has grown from 45 attendees in its inaugural year in 2009 to more than 100 guests last year.
“There’s a warmth and appreciation in the room that’s hard to explain unless you’re there,” he said.
Golf tournament to benefit veterans
May 3, 2012
The owners of the Newcastle Shell are organizing the first annual Newcastle Shell Charity Golf Event to benefit the Fisher House Foundation Veterans of America charity organization.
The event will begin at 8 a.m. June 16 at The Golf Club at Newcastle. The deadline for registration is June 1.
Winners could win prizes, including an oil change, Shell gift card and a summer vehicle maintenance check.
Call Dennis Yarnell or Joe Woo at Newcastle Shell at 255-2754 for information. Register for the tournament at https://tournaments.okigolf.com/EventInfo.aspx?E=756602.
Newcastle volunteers needed for Eastside children’s organization’s fundraiser
April 12, 2012
NEW — 12:10 p.m. April 12, 2012
Encompass, an independent and non-profit children’s and family-services organization established in 1966 with a mission to nurture children, enrich families and inspire community, is looking for volunteers for two spring fundraisers, including one in Newcastle.
The organization’s “Dream with Me” Spring Gala will be held April 21 at The Golf Club at Newcastle and its SipFest fundraiser will be held May 18 at the Pickering Barn in Issaquah.
Hazelwood PTSA hosts auction at The Golf Club at Newcastle
March 23, 2012
NEW — 10:45 a.m. March 23, 2012
The Hazelwood Elementary School PTSA will host its spring fundraiser and silent auction at 6:30 p.m. today at The Golf Club at Newcastle.
The event will feature the silent auction, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar when the doors open with a live auction and dessert dash to follow.
There will be many items to bid on, including fun and creative class projects.
CCUD water, sewer rates to increase in February
January 25, 2012
NEW — 9:50 a.m. Jan. 25, 2012
Newcastle residents can anticipate increases as they open their water and sewer bills this month after the Coal Creek Utility District Board of Commissioners adopted new water and sewer rates for 2012 at its Jan. 11 meeting.
The new rates take effect this month.
The average single-family household will see their monthly water bill increase $4.48 and their monthly sewer bill increase approximately 80 cents in 2012, according to the district.
Water rates are scheduled to increase 12 percent in 2012 — with more than half of that increase due to the higher cost of water purchased from Seattle Public Utilities.
City Council meeting rescheduled for Jan. 24
January 23, 2012
NEW — 2:45 p.m. Jan. 24, 2011
After the Newcastle City Council’s Jan. 17 regular meeting was cancelled due to inclement weather, the meeting has been rescheduled to 7 p.m. Jan. 17 at Newcastle City Hall.
The council will discuss the Issaquah School District’s request for a surface water management fee waiver, Comprehensive Plan amendment, and resolutions for updating council rules and the city’s Legislative agenda for 2012, among other business.
The council’s Jan. 20 annual retreat at The Golf Club of Newcastle and the city’s Jan. 18 Planning Commission meeting will also be rescheduled to a future time and date.
Diamond Awards honor community
December 1, 2011
Members of the Newcastle community who contribute time, energy and service to make the city a better place to live were recognized at the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce’s Diamond Awards on Nov. 10.
Karin Blakley, Diamond Award emcee and chamber board member, said recipients in the event’s youth, education, business, community service and mayor’s choice categories exemplify service and community pride that make Newcastle a great place to call home and do business.
Kent Coburn and Roland Deex were honored with a Diamond Award in the youth category.
Valley Medical Center representatives accept the Diamond Award for the business category. Photos by Christina Lords
Coburn has volunteered at Newcastle Days, and for Arbor Day and various Weed Warrior events since 2008. He plays in Hazen High School’s jazz band and played at Newcastle’s Earth Day event in 2011.
Deex, a Liberty High School student, is a member of the honor society and tutors students before school, and he mentors a Newcastle boy with autism each week through the Athletes for Kids buddy program. During Deex’s Eagle Scout project, he organized service projects to benefit the East May Creek Trail.
Cathy Dean, a first-grade teacher at Hazelwood Elementary School, was awarded the education award for her ability to build good relationships with students that enable them to achieve a strong educational foundation.
Valley Medical Center was honored in the business category. The medical center was recognized for stepping up during tough economic times to become the main sponsor of Newcastle Days.
Diamond Awards recognize businesses, residents who serve Newcastle community
November 10, 2011
NEW — 3:50 p.m. Nov. 10, 2011
Members of the Newcastle community who contribute time, energy and service to make the city a better place to live were recognized at the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce’s Diamond Awards on Nov. 10.
Karin Blakley, Diamond Award emcee and chamber board member, said recipients in the event’s youth, education, business, community service and the mayor’s choice categories exemplify service and community pride that make Newcastle a great place to call home and do business.
Kent Coburn and Roland Deex were honored with a Diamond Award in the youth category.
