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How to Watch and Participate in the October 4 Council Meeting

09/30/2022

A special meeting with an executive session will be held before the regular meeting, which begins at 7 p.m.

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Newcastle City Council Names Scott Pingel City Manager

09/07/2022

Mr. Pingel will begin his role with the City on September 6.

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Newcastle Wins Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

07/29/2022

The Government Finance Officers Association presented the City of Newcastle with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for current fiscal year

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Remembering Deputy Richard Herzog

06/22/2022

Today we mark 20 years of honoring and remembering the sacrifice Deputy Richard Herzog made while he was protecting the Newcastle community.

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Gigi and Alan White Honored at Newcastle City Hall

Mayor Newing’s Statement on the Passing of Alan White

06/06/2022

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer was a beloved Newcastle resident.

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New Hours for City Hall

05/31/2022

City Hall will now be closed to the public from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

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King County Parks Awards Lake Boren Park a $500K Grant

05/05/2022

The Parks Capital and Open Space Grant Advisory Committee has granted the CrossTown Trail at Lake Boren an award of $500,000.00.

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Energize Eastside Approved by the Newcastle Hearing Examiner

04/29/2022

The City of Newcastle Hearing Examiner has issued a decision to conditionally approve Puget Sound Energy's (PSE) application for the Energize Eastside project.

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Hazelwood Park CrossTown Trail Re-Opened

04/22/2022

Update: Work is complete and the trail has re-opened!

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Seeking Neighborhood Leaders

04/13/2022

Partner with fellow Newcastle residents to shape our community

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03/31/2022

Use either the WM app or a registered email address to receive timely service updates from Waste Management

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Newcastle Celebrates the Life of Former Mayor Jean Garber

02/22/2022

City of Newcastle staff was grieved to learn of the recent passing of longtime resident Jean Garber, who was an instrumental figure in the early days of the City.

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Remembering Mathew Kwartin

01/27/2022

City of Newcastle staff are heartbroken to have lost one of our own, our enthusiastic and kind-hearted Surface Water Specialist, Mathew Kwartin.

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2022 Council Committee Appointments

01/24/2022

Regional and Local council appointments for the current term.

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Review the 2022 Adopted Budget

01/10/2022

The approved budget for 2022.

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Council Elects Mayor and Deputy Mayor

01/07/2022

Linda Newing returns as Mayor, and Ariana Sherlock is the newly elected Deputy Mayor.

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Snow & Ice Priority Map for the City of Newcastle, Plus Weather Event Resources

12/30/2021

Weather event info for December 2021

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Waste Management Service Updates for Winter Storm

12/26/2021

All Waste Management services are canceled for 12/27-28, due to inclement weather. Residential pickup is canceled for 12/29, and some customers are affected 12/30 as well.

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Newcastle Holiday Lights Map

12/21/2021

Add your home or business to the self-guided tour of holiday displays in Newcastle

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City Council Meeting Roundup | December 7, 2021

12/13/2021

Highlights from last week's Council Meeting

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Police News & Blotter | October 28 - November 30, 2021

12/03/2021

A message from Chief Houck and selected incidents from the last month

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How to Watch the December 7 Council Meeting

12/02/2021

How to watch or give comment for the upcoming Newcastle City Council Meeting

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How to Watch the December 8 Community Activities Commission Meeting

12/02/2021

How to watch and give public comment on the upcoming meeting of the City of Newcastle Community Activities Commission Meeting

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Planning Commission Vacancy

11/30/2021

Would you like to serve your City? Apply for this vacancy by December 15.

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Welcome Chris Villasenor to Newcastle City Council

11/22/2021

King County Council has appointed Chris Villasenor to the Newcastle City Council Vacancy

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City Council Meeting Roundup | November 16, 2021

11/21/2021

Highlights from last week's Council Meeting

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City Council Meeting Roundup | November 2, 2021

11/08/2021

Highlights from last week's Council Meeting

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City of Newcastle Awarded Clean Audit for 2020

11/08/2021

Newcastle has been awarded a clean audit from the State Auditor's Office for FY 2020.

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Police News & Blotter | October 14-27, 2021

10/29/2021

A message from Chief Houck and selected incidents from the second half of October

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Rate Notice for Waste Management Customers

10/23/2021

New rates for 2022 curbside collections

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City Council Meeting Roundup | October 19 and 22, 2021

10/22/2021

Highlights from the October 19 regular Council Meeting and the October 22 special meetings.

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Police News & Blotter | September 28 - October 13, 2021

10/15/2021

A message from Chief Houck and selected incidents from the first half of October

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Apply by October 22 to Become a Community Activities Commissioner

10/12/2021

Want to serve your community in a meaningful way? Apply to become a Community Activities Commissioner by October 22.

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City Council Meeting Roundup | October 5, 2021

10/11/2021

Highlights from last week's Regular Council Meeting

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Police News & Blotter | September 16-30, 2021

10/01/2021

A message from Chief Houck and selected incidents from the last half of September

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City Council Meeting Roundup | September 21, 2021

09/28/2021

Highlights from last week's Regular Council Meeting

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Police News & Blotter | August 15 - September 15, 2021

09/20/2021

Selected police incidents from the last month

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How to Watch the September 24 Special Meeting

09/20/2021

The City Council will interview candidates for the Position 4 vacancy from 3pm to 7 pm.

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City of Newcastle Wins Government Finance Officers Award

09/17/2021

The Government Finance Officers Association presented the City of Newcastle with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for current fiscal year

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City Council Meeting Roundup | September 7, 2021

09/13/2021

Highlights from the September 7 Council Meeting

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City Council Vacancy Update

08/26/2021

Status on the process of filling Tony Ventrella’s vacant seat on the Newcastle City Council

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Fall Recycling Collection Event | Sept. 25

08/23/2021

The Newcastle Fall Recycling Collection Event will take place September 25, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hazelwood Elementary.

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City Council Meeting Roundup | August 17, 2021

08/23/2021

Highlights from the August 17 Council Meeting

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Shop Local Campaign for Newcastle

08/20/2021

SaveYour.Town will be partnering with the City of Newcastle to create a Shop Local campaign to support our businesses.

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Police News & Blotter | July 30 - August 12, 2021

08/13/2021

Selected incidents from the last two weeks

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August 25 Public Hearing: Proposed Amendments to Newcastle Comprehensive Plan

08/09/2021

You're encouraged to attend and to give your opinion.

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Newcastle Arts Walk - Call for Artists

08/02/2021

Newcastle Arts Council invites artists to apply for a free booth at a September art walk, where they can showcase and sell their work.

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Police News & Blotter | July 15 - 29, 2021

07/30/2021

Information on new state laws on policing, plus selected calls for Newcastle PD.

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City Council Meeting Roundup | July 20, 2021

07/23/2021

Highlights from the July 20 Council Meeting

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How to Watch the July 28 Planning Commission Meeting

07/22/2021

How to participate in the upcoming Public Hearing and Planning Commission Meeting

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Police Blotter | July 1 - 14, 2021

07/18/2021

Selected crime reports in the City of Newcastle, how to participate in National Night Out, and a message from Officer Treadway

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How to Watch the July 14 Community Activities Commission Meeting

07/09/2021

Link to the Zoom meeting and agenda packet for the Community Activities Commission.

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City Council Meeting Recap | July 6, 2021

07/09/2021

Here are the highlights from last week's City Council Meeting.

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Police Blotter | June 9 - 30, 2021

07/02/2021

Selected crime reports in the City of Newcastle and a message from Chief Houck

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Fireworks Are Illegal in Newcastle

07/01/2021

Please remember that fireworks are illegal within the City of Newcastle.

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How to Watch the July 6 Public Hearing and Council Meeting

07/01/2021

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the Transportation Improvement Plan in advance of the regular Council Meeting. Join us!

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SE May Creek Park Dr. Summer Road Closure

06/30/2021

A detour will be in place while we install a new culvert and roundabout, July 7 - Aug. 27.

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Cooling Center Information for Newcastle Residents for Monday, June 28

06/28/2021

For the most frequent updates, follow the City of Newcastle on Facebook or Twitter.

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Newcastle Area Artists Call for Fall Exhibition

06/25/2021

Newcastle Arts Council is accepting applications from local artists through July 15 for the September 2021 Newcastle Area Fall Art Exhibition.

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City Council News Recap | June 15, 2021

06/21/2021

Here are the highlights from last week's City Council Meeting.

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Virtual Couch-to-5k Training Program Begins June 16

06/10/2021

This 12-week program begins June 16, in partnership with the Coal Creek Family YMCA and the King County Library System.

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How to Watch the June 15 Council Meeting

06/10/2021

A regular Council Meeting will be held on June 15 at 7:00 PM. Here's how to join us.

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Police Blotter | May 4 - June 8, 2021

06/09/2021

Selected crime reports in the City of Newcastle

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City Council News Recap | June 1, 2021

06/07/2021

Highlights from the June 1 City Council Meeting

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Honoring Former Councilmember Bill Erxleben

06/01/2021

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Newcastle PD Officers to Be Awarded for Outstanding Incident Response

05/28/2021

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Notice of Construction - May Creek Park Assemblage

05/21/2021

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City Council News Recap | May 18, 2021

05/20/2021

Here's what happened at the May 18 City Council Meeting.

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City Council Meeting Agenda | May 18, 2021

05/14/2021

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Paid Parking at Newcastle Commons

05/10/2021

Paid parking at Newcastle Commons begins today.

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Virtual Counter Planning Appointments

04/13/2021

Learn how to set-up a Virtual Planning Appointment.

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Newcastle Cares Grocery Distribution to End in April

03/10/2021

Program's final distribution day is April 28.

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UPDATED: Coronavirus Updates from the City of Newcastle

01/28/2021

Newcastle City Hall is closed to the public until further notice.

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Summer Events Canceled as Council Adopts 2021 Budget

12/21/2020

Summer events, water quality testing, snow and ice supplies and more cut from budget.

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City Awards Small Business Grants

12/17/2020

City supports Newcastle's small business community with emergency funding.

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Watch: Emergency Preparedness Class

12/11/2020

City partners with library, Bellevue Fire to host virtual class.

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PDC Dismisses Complaint Against City Officials

11/20/2020

City presented "fair and objective presentation of facts" in Referendum 2 communications.

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New Coals of Newcastle Book Tells City's History

11/13/2020

Historical Society updates premier source on Newcastle's coal-mining past.

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Newcastle Honored for 2020 Budget Presentation

11/12/2020

City earns highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting.

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City takes over charges in a move that saves community members’ money.

Citizens, Businesses No Longer Billed For Streetlights

10/16/2020

City saves residents' money by taking

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City Launches SeeClickFix Mobile App to Report Non-Emergency Concerns

08/28/2020

New app streamlines the submission process for citizens to report non-emergency issues.

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A Message from the Mayor

06/02/2020

"We are stronger as a community when we stand together against discrimination."

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Newcastle City Hall Closure Extended

05/04/2020

City Hall closed to public effective immediately.

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Mayor Honors Newcastle's Medical Workers

04/14/2020

Mayor Newing thanks workers at Newcastle's Overlake and Valley Medical Center Clinics.

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Newcastle To Go: Support Local Restaurants

04/05/2020

Support local businesses during this difficult time. Shop Local. Shop Newcastle.

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City of Newcastle Issues Emergency Proclamation

03/06/2020

Proclamation allows the City to move quickly should the coronavirus spread to our community

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Explore City Maps in GIS Data Portal

03/27/2019

Online portal contains all of the geographic information for the City of Newcastle

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City Council Vacancy - Applications Now Being Accepted

Would you like to serve your city? Applications are now being accepted to fill a vacancy on the Newcastle City Council.

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How to Watch the July 20 Council Meeting

Where to watch the July 20 Council Meeting and where to find the Agenda Packet so you can follow along.

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Excessive Heat Warning and Resources for Newcastle Residents

The City of Newcastle will experience a heat wave through Saturday at 7:00 PM. Phase 2 Burn Ban in effect.

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Participate in the August 17 Council Meeting

Join us or give public comment at our regular meeting, which will include a discussion and potential adoption of subdivision and related code updates.

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How to Watch and Participate in the September 7 Special and Regular Council Meeting

How to watch or give public comment for the Sept. 7 Council Meeting, and where to find the Agenda Packet so you can follow along.

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How to Watch the September 8 Community Activities Commission Meeting

How to watch and give public comment on the upcoming meeting of the City of Newcastle Community Activities Commission Meeting

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How to Watch and Participate in the September 21 Council Meeting

How to watch or give public comment for the Sept. 21 Council Meeting, and where to find the Agenda Packet so you can follow along.