Newcastle News

Sandy Wixson, left, of Newcastle, Wash., stands on an overpass above the I-405 freeway in Kirkland, Wash., Thursday, Oct.

Roads proponents may get the highway expansion they've been asking for under a new plan the state Department of Transportation is considering for I-405 and SR-167, but the extra lanes would come with tolls.

Valley Medical Center Wednesday today announced it has been named a a oeBest Place to Work in Healthcare,a by Modern Healthcare magazine.

Sometimes, we discover the loveliest places in our own backyards. Just a hop, skip and a jump off Mercer Island, the Upper Coal Creek Trail has become one of my favorite spots for a hike.

Looks like a Troll got everyone side tracked tonight. Too bad. It's a shame they get so much joy out of bothering others.

Where exactly will all of us be going? Columbia City? Creme Brulee Kent, WA 1589 comments Better to adapt to a changing world than fight it.

The city of Newcastle has received a $30,400 grant from the King Conservation District.

Garry Kampen, a retired computer scientist and former Seattle University instructor who lives in the Eastside town of Newcastle, wrote a letter to the editor of the Seattle Times-owned Issaquah Press in July, wondering about the unannounced firing of one of the suburban weekly's reporters, Jim Feehan.

Police are looking for a man who fatally shot a man early this morning in Seattle's Rainier neighborhood.

If youa TMve ever been to a jungle in Latin America, taking a hike in Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park will likely remind you of that experience.

Citing the Countya s interest in embracing new and greener technologies, Metropolitan King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn has introduced a motion calling on the County Executive to propose policies to guide the development and use of electric vehicle charging stations at county facilities.

A repaving project on Interstate 405 caused traffic jams in the northbound lanes Saturday, and things could be worse Sunday.

Cozy chairs, free Wi-Fi and a river-rock fireplace welcome parents to the new Coal Creek Young Men's Christian Association branch.

Newcastle Police report a drop in the citya s crime rate during the first quarter of 2009.

The City of Newcastle is one of only five cities in the state of Washington to make the list of top 100 Best Small Towns in the nation.

The City of Newcastle is one of only five cities in the state of Washington to make the list of top 100 Best Small Towns in the nation.

The City of Newcastle is one of only five cities in the state of Washington to make the list of top 100 Best Small Towns in the nation.

The City of Newcastle is one of only five cities in the state of Washington to make the list of top 100 Best Small Towns in the nation.

The City of Newcastle is one of only five cities in the state of Washington to make the list of top 100 Best Small Towns in the nation.

A pier extends over the waters of Lake Boren. Lake Boren Park has something for just about everyone within its 22.6 acres.