2020 - City of Newcastle

2020

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Dec. 21 Outage Update

12/22/2020

Power restored after tree falls on vehicle on 116th

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Newcastle Scout Troops Offer Tree Recycling

12/17/2020

Reserve a date/time to get your tree picked up and recycled.

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Newcastle Hosts Holiday Lights Contest

12/15/2020

Show off your holiday display to win a prize package.

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City Council Meeting Agenda | December 15, 2020

12/11/2020

Learn how to attend the virtual meeting.

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City Council News Recap | December 1, 2020

12/10/2020

Water quality testing, snow and ice supplies and more cut from budget.

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Food Trucks Come to Newcastle to Support Mary's Place

12/03/2020

Dick's Drive-In, Anthony's Restaurants, Trophy Cupcakes coming on 12/23

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City Council Meeting Agenda | December 1, 2020

11/25/2020

Learn how to attend the virtual meeting.

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Shop Local to Earn a Free Newcastle Mask

11/24/2020

Participating businesses handing out free masks, while supplies last.

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City, Local Partners Give Back This Thanksgiving

11/23/2020

130 Newcastle families in need receive Thanksgiving dinner kits.

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City Council News Recap | November 17, 2020

11/18/2020

Council Cancels Summer Events, Delays Hiring of Police Officer

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City Council Meeting Agenda | November 17, 2020

11/13/2020

Learn how to attend the virtual meeting.

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City Council Special Budget Meeting | November 10, 2020

11/09/2020

Learn how to attend the virtual meeting.

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2021 Budget Calendar

11/06/2020

The Newcastle City Council’s work to adopt the 2021 budget kicks in to high gear this October.

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Council Reviews Preliminary 2021 Budget

10/30/2020

2021 budget calls for expenditure cuts, cancellation of Fourth of July celebration.

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City Council Meeting Agenda | November 3, 2020

10/30/2020

Learn how to attend the virtual meeting.

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REMINDER: City Hosts Boocastle Halloween Celebration

10/22/2020

City to hand our FREE goodie backs in drive-thru trick-or-treat event.

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City Council Meeting Agenda | October 20, 2020

10/16/2020

Learn how to attend the virtual meeting.

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FAQs: Referendum 2

10/14/2020

This November, Newcastle residents will be asked to vote on a proposed 3% utility tax.

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City Launches Round 2 of Small Business Rapid Relief Program

10/13/2020

Newcastle to offer emergency grants to businesses impact by COVID.

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CAC Meeting Agenda | Oct. 14, 2020

10/09/2020

Here's what's happening at the next CAC meeting.

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It's Salmon SEEson in King County

10/08/2020

Salmon return to May Creek and Coal Creek just downstream of Newcastle

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City Council Meeting Agenda | October 6, 2020

10/02/2020

Learn how to attend the virtual meeting.

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Rake a Drain and Help Prevent Flooding

09/30/2020

Properly functioning storm drains are essential to the safety of the Newcastle community.

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Fall Recycling Event is October 3, 2020

09/15/2020

Shredding added to fall event.

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Donations to Support Animals Impacted by Wildfire

09/14/2020

Drop off donations at Newcastle City Hall.

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City Council Meeting Agenda | Sept. 15, 2020

09/11/2020

Learn how to attend the virtual meeting.

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Newcastle Celebrates Mid-Autumn Harvest Festival

09/10/2020

City, Aegis to hand out FREE lanterns and coloring books.

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NYCE Goes Digital to Begin School Year

09/10/2020

Community youth group aimed at building leadership skills to meet twice a month.

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Recreational Fires Restricted in Newcastle

09/08/2020

Wildfire smoke unhealthy for sensitive groups. Take precautions.

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UPDATE: May Creek Trail Reopens

09/04/2020

Section of trail will be closed through Sept. 25.

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Historic Newcastle Cemetery Open Sept. 12-13

09/03/2020

No guided tour this year, but cemetery still open to the public.

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Newcastle Officers Earn Lifesaver Awards

09/02/2020

Newcastle PD goes above and beyond to protect community.

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City Council Meeting Agenda | Sept. 1, 2020

08/28/2020

Learn how to attend the virtual meeting.

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Swimming in Lake Boren

08/27/2020

Swimming is now allowed in Lake Boren!

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Participate in the Newcastle Days Virtual 5K

08/25/2020

Support the Alzheimer's Association and get a free T-shirt.

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Planning Commission to Host Aug. 26 Public Hearing

08/22/2020

Comment on updates to the City’s fence, wall, and rockery standards.

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Reminder: Bear Sightings in Newcastle

08/16/2020

Reports of bear activity increase across the state during this time of year and Newcastle is no exception.

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City Council Meeting Agenda | Aug. 18, 2020

08/14/2020

Learn how to attend the virtual meeting.

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NWS Issues Excessive Heat Watch

08/14/2020

This weekend is going to be a scorcher.

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CAC Meeting Agenda | Aug. 12, 2020

08/10/2020

Here's what's happening at the next CAC meeting.

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Road Alert: Enclave Construction

08/04/2020

Crews will haul soils off-site.

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City Council Meeting Agenda | Aug. 4, 2020

07/30/2020

Learn how to attend the virtual meeting.

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Newcastle Food Truck Saturday

07/28/2020

Join us at Lake Boren Park on Saturdays in August.

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Road Alert: Crews to Perform Crack Sealing Work

07/27/2020

Expect work on Coal Creek Parkway, Newcastle Way and Golf Club Road.

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Apply Now: Planning Commission Vacancy

07/27/2020

Get involved and serve your community as a volunteer on the Planning Commission.

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Call for Artists: Newcastle Art Exhibition

07/24/2020

Share your art!

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July Recycling Event | By The Numbers

07/24/2020

A record-breaking collection day for Newcastle.

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2020 Newcastle Days Canceled

07/22/2020

Join us for the Virtual Newcastle Days 5K instead!

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July 21 Waste Management Service Disruption

07/21/2020

WM will collect recycling services on Wednesday.

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Planning Commission to Hold Public Hearing

07/20/2020

Give your feedback on a proposed ordinance regulating short-term rentals.

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Newcastle Library Releases Reopening Plan

07/17/2020

Library offers online programs during closure.

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City Council Meeting Agenda | July 21, 2020

07/17/2020

Learn how to participate during the virtual meeting.

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REMINDER: City Reschedules Recycling Event for July 18

07/15/2020

Join us from 9-3 at Hazelwood Elementary School.

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Road Alert: Coal Creek Parkway

07/13/2020

One lane of southbound Coal Creek Parkway will be closed daily.

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City Council Recap | July 7, 2020

07/13/2020

Here's what happened at the City Council's last meeting.

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Applicants for Voters Pamphlet Committees

07/10/2020

City seeking applicants to write pro/con statements for referendum.

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Newcastle Library Hosts Online Poetry Class

07/08/2020

Learn from award-winning poet Laura Da'

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Parking Enforcement at Newcastle Commons

07/07/2020

Chief Houck addresses parking changes coming to Newcastle Commons.

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CAC Meeting Agenda | July 8, 2020

07/02/2020

Here's what's happening at the next CAC meeting.

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City Council Meeting Agenda | July 7, 2020

07/02/2020

Learn how to participate during the virtual meeting.

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City Council Recap | June 16, 2020

06/30/2020

Here's what happened at the City Council's last meeting.

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Reminder: Newcastle Fireworks Show Canceled

06/27/2020

Fireworks still banned in the City of Newcastle

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A Message from Police Chief Houck

06/26/2020

Chief Houck discusses how officers will enforce statewide mask orders.

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Fireworks Banned in the City of Newcastle

06/19/2020

Listen to this important message from Chief Houck about fireworks.

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Free Chalk Kits to Celebrate Fourth of July

06/18/2020

City to distribute free masks and chalk kits.

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City Council Recap | June 2, 2020

06/15/2020

Here's what happened at the City Council's last meeting.

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City Offers Free Rock Painting Kits for the Community

06/12/2020

Limited supply of kits will be distributed on June 20.

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City Council Meeting Agenda | June 16, 2020

06/12/2020

Learn how to participate during the virtual meeting.

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Chief Houck Outlines Police Department Response to 8 Can't Wait

06/11/2020

A message to the Newcastle community from Chief Houck.

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CAC Meeting Agenda | June 10, 2020

06/08/2020

In virtual meeting, volunteer CAC will discuss impacts of COVID-19 on summer events.

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Sports Courts Reopen in Newcastle

06/05/2020

Playgrounds, picnic shelters remain closed.

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City Honors Class of 2020

06/04/2020

June is Class of 2020 Senior Recognition Month in Newcastle.

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Procedures for Filing a Referendum Petition

06/04/2020

Outlining the procedures for filing a referendum petition.

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You're Invited: Chief Houck to Speak at Virtual Chamber Luncheon

06/03/2020

Virtual Chamber luncheon is free to join.

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A Message from the King County Sheriff

05/29/2020

Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht issues statement on the death of George Floyd.

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Council to Discuss Utility Tax Ordinance on June 2

05/29/2020

Here's how to participate in the June 2 City Council meeting.

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City Council Recap | May 19, 2020

05/28/2020

Here's what happened at the City Council's last meeting.

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Road Alert: Golf Club Road

05/22/2020

Segment of Golf Club Road to be reduced to one lane starting next week.

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Historic Newcastle Cemetery Open Memorial Day Weekend

05/21/2020

No guided tour this year, but cemetery still open to the public.

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Newcastle Celebrates National Public Works Week

05/20/2020

May 17-23 is National Public Works Week.

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City Council Meeting Agenda | May 19, 2020

05/18/2020

Learn how to participate during the virtual meeting.

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A Message from Comcast

05/17/2020

Comcast addresses internet reliability issues in Newcastle.

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Road Alert: Coal Creek Lane Closures

05/14/2020

A road alert from King County

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City Council Recap | May 12, 2020

05/12/2020

Council postpones discussion on utility tax ordinance.

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City Council to Host Special Meeting on May 12, 2020

05/09/2020

The Council will hold a special meeting to discuss a draft utility tax ordinance.

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CAC Meeting Agenda | May 13, 2020

05/08/2020

In virtual meeting, volunteer CAC will discuss impacts of COVID-19 on summer events.

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City Council Recap | May 5, 2020

05/08/2020

Here's what happened at the City Council's last meeting.

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City Council Meeting Agenda | May 5, 2020

05/01/2020

Learn how to participate during the virtual meeting.

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Newcastle Announces Summer Event Cancellations

04/24/2020

Fourth of July, Summer Concerts in the Park canceled for 2020.

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City Council Roundup | April 21, 2020

04/24/2020

Here's what happened at the City Council's last meeting.

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Road Alerts: I-405 and Coal Creek Parkway

04/23/2020

A few updates on road work in the area.

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Newcastle Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day

04/22/2020

Today, we encourage Newcastle residents to observe Earth Day!

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WATCH: Newcastle Police Department PSA

04/20/2020

Newcastle PD shoots PSA to encourage you to maintain social distancing.

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City Council Meeting Agenda | April 21, 2020

04/16/2020

Learn how to participate during the virtual meeting.

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Newcastle Cares: Community Art Showcase

04/03/2020

Submit your artwork of any medium to the virtual Newcastle Community Art Showcase.

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WATCH: Virtual Coffee With a Cop

04/02/2020

Chief Houck discusses policing during a pandemic.

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Newcastle Counts: Census 2020

03/30/2020

Census now accepting responses online and by phone.

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Participate in the Planning Commission's March 25 Meeting via Video Conference

03/23/2020

Comprehensive Plan, Short-Term Rentals on the Agenda

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