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King County approaches Newcastle about purchasing Dow Pay properties for preservation; council supportive

5766069 · September 17, 2025
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City manager told council that King County has contacted Newcastle about purchasing properties tied to the former Dow Pay logging-permit issue for preservation and trails. City staff recommended the county take the lead; council agreed and asked staff to send a letter of support.

King County has approached Newcastle to discuss purchasing several properties tied to the city's earlier Dow Pay logging-permit controversy as potential preservation and trail parcels, the city manager told the council on Sept. 16. The county will still need to negotiate with property owners; city staff…

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