Celebrate Independence With Us at Lake Boren Park!

We hope you'll join us for music, food, fireworks, and fun this Saturday, July 1, at Lake Boren Park! We have several food trucks to chose from, starting at 6:00 p.m. At 8:00, get ready to dance to live music from Soul Siren, followed by the grand finale at 10:00: A spectacular fireworks show over Lake Boren. We'll see you there!

• July 1: Fireworks on the Lake
• July 4: Independence Day -- City Offices Closed
• July 5: City Council Meeting CANCELED
• July 11: Shadow Puppets Under the Sea at the Newcastle Library
• July 12: Chamber Luncheon
• July 12: Community Activities Commission Meeting
• July 13: Newcastle Arts Council Day at Frosty Barrel
• July 15: Newcastle Arts Council Annual Art Fair
• July 18: Special and Regular City Council Meetings
• July 19: Newcastle City Council Candidate Panel for August Primaries at the Newcastle Library
• July 22: Introduction to Paper Quilling at the Newcastle Library
• July 24: Fabulous Furoshiki at the Newcastle Library
• July 26: Summer Concert Series at Lake Boren Park begins -- Credence Revelation
• July 29: Ukulele Jam! at the Newcastle Library
• August 1: National Night Out
• August 1: City Council Meeting CANCELED
• August 2: Summer Concert -- Kings of Hollywood
• August 9: Summer Concert -- Main Street Band
• August 16: Summer Concert -- Seattle Solid Gold Classic Hits Band

With Independence Day just around the corner, remember that fireworks are illegal within the City of Newcastle.

Please don't call 911 to report fireworks, as it ties up the line for emergencies. Instead, you can call the Newcastle Police Department / King County Sheriff's Office non-emergency line at 206-296-3311.

Please note that there are certain exceptions to this law, such as for the upcoming private party at The Golf Club at Newcastle tonight, June 30, and the fireworks display for the public at Lake Boren Park on July 1. These exceptions can be made for those who have designated an appropriate time and place for their display, who have hired a pyrotechnics professional, and who have had their permit signed off by both the Bellevue Fire Department and the City of Newcastle. If you can meet this criteria and would like to apply for a fireworks permit, you may email permit@newcastlewa.gov to get this process started or to ask questions.

We wish you a safe and fun Independence Day!

Fall Art Exhibition: Call for Artists

The Newcastle Arts Council is now accepting submissions from local artists for the sixth annual Newcastle-Area Fall Art Exhibition, hosted at the Newcastle Library from September 3 - 29.

Last Call for Early-Bird Pricing:

Apply to be a Newcastle Days Vendor

Newcastle Days returns on Saturday, September 9! We’re now seeking applications for booth vendors. If you’re a local business or nonprofit, don’t miss this unique opportunity to showcase what you do to thousands of Newcastle residents and visitors.  

Completed applications can be emailed to events@newcastlewa.gov or dropped off at City Hall. Apply by the end of today, June 30, for early-bird pricing.

Last Day: License for Love

Through the end of today, June 30, 2023, residents can renew an expired license for their cat or dog, and the late fees will be waived. All cats and dogs in the City of Newcastle are required to have a license, and it's easier for Animal Services to reunite runaway pets with their owners if they're licensed.

Register Your Child for Skyhawks Sports Camps in Newcastle

Looking to help your child make new friends and create unforgettable summer memories? Consider signing them up for a Skyhawks Sports Camp in the City of Newcastle!

The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce invites you to join them for their upcoming Chamber Luncheon.



Date: July 12

Time: 11:30AM – 1:00PM

Location: Áegis Gardens, Stan Head Bldg., 13056 SE 76th St., Newcastle

Speaker: Mike Belcher, Senior Vice President, Business Development & Partnerships at T-Mobile

Topic: Customer-Centric Partnerships

National Night Out

National Night Out 2023 will take place on Tuesday, August 1st. Please note that the regularly scheduled Newcastle City Council Meeting will be canceled so that your councilmembers can participate in your community gatherings. This is a community-building event that promotes partnerships between your neighbors, the community, and the police.

Starting at 5 p.m. on August 1, Newcastle officers will be visiting your block parties and neighborhood BBQs around the city.

To arrange for an officer to stop by, please register your neighborhood party by emailing MPO Treadway at Matthew.Treadway@KingCounty.gov. Please provide us the contact person, address, and time you are starting your event.

Annual Art Fair July 15

The Newcastle Arts Council is excited to bring back its art fair again for the third year on July 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Avalon Newcastle Commons. Join your friends and neighbors as they visit over 30 booths from local artists and organizations, and enjoy music and offerings from food vendors. If you are interested in volunteering at this event, please sign up. Thank you to Newcastle Avalon Commons, BECU, and Bishops Newcastle for supporting this event.

Last Call for Artists:

Utility Box Public Art

Attention, artists! Newcastle Arts Council and the City of Newcastle are seeking design proposals from local artists for a vinyl graphic wrap on a dual-utility control box grouping in Newcastle. Designs should relate to the culture, history, and/or landscape of the specific location and the surrounding area where this dual-utility control box grouping is located. This project is intended to transform two utility control box cabinets into a visually appealing, enjoyable addition to the public right of way.

Artist submissions due today, June 30.

Reminder: Notice of Fireworks for Tonight, June 30

Notice for residents living near The Golf Club at Newcastle: Tonight, Friday, June 30, there will be fireworks going off at approximately 9:00 p.m. for a private party.

If you have questions about this event, or about firework permits in general, contact permit@newcastlewa.gov.

Honoring Deputy Richard Herzog

On June 22, the anniversary of the line-of-duty death of Deputy Richard Herzog, the City of Newcastle and the King County Sheriff's Office gathered at City Hall to commemorate his service. Rich's wife and one of his daughters attended the gathering as we honored and remembered our fallen hero.

Public Works Updates

2023 Pavement Management Program (T-011)

Crews have completed pavement overlay work on 136th Ave. SE and 144th Pl. SE.

Annex Exterior Painting 

Five bids were received on Thursday, 6/29, for painting the exterior of the City's annex building and annex garage. Brush N' Roll Painting Co. submitted the apparent low bid of $26,032.09.

Stormwater Conveyance Rehabilitation Program – 2023 Cured-in-Place-Pipe (CIPP) Lining (S-038) 

Crews are continuing cleaning the pipes in preparation for the lining work, now scheduled to begin the week of July 10. The CIPP lining work is scheduled to take three to four weeks to complete.