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2026 Newman Lake Property Owner’s Association 4th of July Poker Run
Register and prepare for the 2026 Newman Lake Fourth of July Poker Run.
Moab Irrigation District public budget meetings
Moab Irrigation District 20 will be holding meetings Sept. 11 and 18 at 6 p.m. concerning the District’s 2026 budget. The Sept. 11 meeting will be held at the Grange on Star Rd. while the…
Newman Lake August 2025 Newsletter now available
The August 2025 Newman Lake community newsletter recapped recent lake activity and previewed events planned for fall. The original newsletter link is no longer publicly available.
Annual Newman Lake Fourth of July Poker Run
The 2025 Newman Lake Fourth of July Poker Run brought neighbors together on the water, with support from local prize donors.
Newman Lake Carp Tournament coming in May 2025!
The Newman Lake Property Owner’s Association (NLPOA), working with the Newman Lake Flood Control Zone District (NLFCZD), is excited to announce the first Newman Lake Carp Tournament! This…
Newman Lake March 2024 Newsletter now available
Community updates from March 2024 and a preview of April events at Newman Lake.
2024 Newman Lake Cleanup Day
Saturday, Apr. 20, 9-11 a.m. Stop by Newman Lake Fire and Rescue to pick up trash bags, gloves, coffee, and donuts and have a stretch of road assigned to you to clean up. Bring the bags back…
Trent and Starr Road traffic safety report
The original community site referenced a June 2023 road safety audit for the Trent Avenue and Starr Road area. The report document was not available in the source archive during migration.
2023 Newman Lake Cleanup Day
Newman Lake Cleanup Day was held Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 8 a.m. to noon at the public boat launch. This archived notice is retained as part of the community record.
LOVE NL – Tip #1: Rethink Your Fertilizer Plan!
Tip 1: Rethink Your Fertilizer Plan! While lawns and gardens need nutrients for health, the timing of your application and the nutrient load are important to understand. Too much fertilizer…
Spokane County Annual Fall Open House
Hello Newman Lake Community, You are invited to attend the Annual Fall Open House, which we will be holding in person again! The meeting will be held at the Newman Lake Fire Station on…
FIGHTING THE SCUM OF THE EARTH
By Colin Tiernan THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW Spokane County is spending $2 million to fight scum. Green, goopy, gross lake scum, that is. The county commissioners plan to use $2.1 million to build…
Newman Lake Flood Control Zone District (NLFCZD) receives $2 Million Award to Replace Oxygen System.
This award came from from the Federal funds allocated through the American Rescue Act Plan of 2021. The Spokane Board of County Commissioners unanimously awarded the funds on July 12th. The…
NL Annual Ice Cream Social – August 31 | 5-7pm
Fun, family friendly event! Complimentary shaved ice from Mamma Gators! Calling all small businesses in our community! The Newman Lake Property Owners Association hosts the annual ice cream…
FREE July 4th Poker Run
Jump in your boat, kayak, or paddle board and get ready for the Newman Lake Property Owners Association’s annual Fourth of July Poker Run. It’s easy to participate – just visit a…
April 23 – Annual NL Clean Up & Dock Demo Day AND NL Fire & Rescue Open House
SATURDAY APRIL 23rd – Clean Up Day & NL Fire & Rescue Open House Saturday April 23 Annual NL Clean Up Day & Dock Demo Day 8am-2pm AND Newman Lake Fire & Rescue Open House 10am – 2pm Thank…
County Commissioners leave American Rescue Plan Funds survey open through holidays!!
Spokane County Community Feedback For American Rescue Plan Funds The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, has provided just over $…
In hopes of reducing phosphorous in Newman Lake, Gonzaga students, Lands Council install beaver dam analogs
By Eli Francovich Spokesman Review November 11, 2021 On an overcast afternoon, 20 Gonzaga University seniors garbed in waders did what they could to mimic beavers. The students, all seniors…
Beaver Dam Analogs Installation Begins
Exciting things happening at NL to assist reducing phosphorus entering the lake. The Lands Council, USFWS, and Gonzaga University are excited to announce that they’ve just finished pounding…
NL Board of Appraisers Initial Meeting Sept 15, 10AM
NL Board of Appraisers Initial Meeting September 15, 10AM Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89091454844 Phone: 1-877-853-5257 (toll-free) Meeting ID: 890-9145-4844 This is primarily an…
Newman Lake Flood Control Zone District 2021 Fall Open House – Sept 15, 5-7PM
Newman Lake Flood Control Zone District 2021 Fall Open House September 15, 5-7PM Where: Virtual Conference via Zoom; Click Link to Join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85674845677
Newman Lake Traffic Concerns
Starr & Trent Intersection David and Krista Schreiber recently (2021) purchased property north of Trent Avenue overlooking Newman Lake and access their property via Starr Road. They love…
Good News for Newman Lake!
The “Fair and Equitable Assessment” petition, brought forth by community members in 2016 is being acted on by the Spokane County Board of Commissioners. Three appraisers are being hired to…
Harmful algae blooms found in Washington lakes and rivers
For immediate release: August 7, 2021 Contact: Teresa McCallion, Communications, 360-701-7991 Harmful algae blooms found in Washington lakes and rivers Blooms can be toxic to humans, pets,…
Information from Spokane County on the water quality this summer:
Information from Spokane County on the water quality this summer: Happy Friday, Newman Lake Community! We have been getting quite a wide variety of questions on various observations at the…
Milfoil Treatment 2021
Update on the Milfoil Treatment happening this year at NL. It is not occurring during August!! Good Morning Newman Lake Community, The Newman Lake Flood Control Zone District (NLFCZD) has…
What Is Forest Land Designation?
If you own five acres or more of forested property in Washington, you might want to know about something called “designated forest land”. The State of Washington encourages you to be a…
ALUM TREATMENT AT NEWMAN LAKE UPDATE!
Hello Newman Lake Community! What is happening? A one-time alum treatment application is happening next week at Newman Lake. Where is the treatment occurring? In an area that is…
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS: Newman Lake Clean Up Day!
Thank you Sunshine Disposal and over 50 Volunteers who collected over 20 yards of trash and 100 feet of abandoned docks in Newman Lake! A very special thank you to the following volunteers.…
LOVE NL APPAREL
LOVE NL and Newman Lake Property Owners Association apparel is available online.
Newman Lake Clean Up & Dock Demo Day
An archived 2021 Newman Lake roadside cleanup and volunteer dock-demolition event.
NLFCZD Advisory Board Vacancies – Applications Due Dec. 3rd
NEWMAN LAKE FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD VACANCIES The Newman Lake Flood Control Zone District (NLFCZD) is currently accepting applications to fill two (2) upcoming terms that…
September 29, 2020 Algae Sample Test Results
Hello Newman Lake Community, The September 29th algae sampling results from Diana Bay came back positive for Microcystins toxins (0.2 ug/L). However, the concentration was well below the…
NL Fire Auxiliary T-Shirt Sale Launches On-Line!
The Newman Lake T-Shirt Sale is Back! To order, go to https://form.jotform.com/202376213469052
NLFCZD Annual Fall Open House on Wednesday, September 16, at 5 pm.
Hello Newman Lake Community, You are invited to attend a virtual version of our Annual Fall Open House on Wednesday, September 16, at 5 pm. Please download Zoom to your computer or…
The Legend of Bass Point
The following was written by Anne Muzzy and presented at a Tri-Community Grange picnic held May 18, 1952. Before the 1880’s, each summer the shady shores of Newman Lake were covered with…
Request for Volunteers to help with Boat Traffic Study Labor Day Weekend
Hey Everyone, I hope everyone is enjoying life at the lake this HOT end of summer! As many of you have probably heard, I’ve been working on a study this summer looking at erosion , boat use,…
Algae Outbreak at Newman Lake
Hello Newman Lake Community,A big Thank you to those who have been communicating with District staff regarding the recent algae outbreak. We appreciate your concern and the time you’ve taken…
Newman Lake Property Owners Ice Cream Social
Date: August 26, 6:30PM Location: Zoom – link below Newman Lake Property Owners Summer Meeting – Meet Spokane County Commissioner Josh Kerns & new NL Fire Chief Stan Cooke and more! We had…
Outdoor Recreational Fires and Open Burning are Restricted | FREE Firewise Risk Assessment
Outdoor Recreational Fires and Open Burning are Restricted Fire Marshals from City of Spokane Fire Department (SFD), Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD), Spokane County, City of Cheney,…
Honeymoon Bay Septic Pilot Study Update
Innovative Technology Installed and Being Tested to Improve Water Quality August 6: Spokane Conservation District is collaborating with the Washington State Department of Ecology, Spokane…
Honeymoon Bay Feb 5th Meeting Summary & How to view online
FEBRUARY 5th HONEYMOON BAY MEETING SUMMARY Hello Newman Lake residents, Thank you for participating in our Feb. 5 meeting outlining the Newman Lake wastewater pilot project. We’re grateful…
CANCELLED! Newman Lake Community Yard Sale
CANCELLED until next year! DATE: June 5 & 6 TIME: 8am – 4pm LOCATION: Community Wide Join in the 2020 Newman Lake community yard sale. If you’re interested in having a sale at your property,…
Cougar at Newman Lake
A cougar has been spotted repeatedly in residential areas on the east side of Newman Lake. At this point, it has not done anything to alarm officials at the Washington Department of Fish and…
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 7 8 a.m. to Noon New Location !! Newman Lake Fire & Rescue Station 1 at Starr & Moffat Roads Pancake Breakfast Kids’ Gift Shop Elves help kids shop for gifts for family…
WE GOT IT!! The final Capital Budget Bill that was passed Monday (4/29) by the Legislature included $415,000 for the NLFCZD!
The final Capital Budget bill that was passed Monday by the Washington State Legislature included $415,000 for the Newman Lake Flood Control Zone District! The bill now heads to the Governor…
NL Clean Up Day April 27th
NL CLEAN UP DAY – APRIL 27th NL Clean-Up Day includes Roadside Trash pick up, Clean Green Yard Waste Drop Off, Blood Drive, Secure Paper Shredding & FREE Hot Dog Lunch! Come join your…
EMS LEVY ON THE BALLOT IN FEBRUARY 2019
Newman Lake Fire & Rescue EMS Levy is up for renewal in February. This is not a new tax, but a renewal of an existing tax. 72% of 2018 Alarms Were EMS WHAT IS EMS? EMS stands for “Emergency…
Scott Weyrauch Go Fund Me Page
Scott Weyrauch’s Go Fund Me page! Scott’s devastating diagnosis of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) has created a nightmare that he and his family are not able to wake up from. Having been the…
Community Summer Meeting | Hosted by NLFCZD Advisory Board
Your community members that serve on the Newman Lake Flood Control Zone District Advisory Board would like to invite you to our first community meeting of the year to be held on June 21, at…
Newman Lake 3rd Annual Poker Run
The 3rd annual 4th of July Newman Lake Poker Run from 11:30AM – 2:00PM! Pick up a playing sheet at any participating dock marked by a bright flag. Each dock you will draw a card and have…
NL Fire Auxilary Hot Dog and T Shirt Sale
Our annual sale will be the Saturday BEFORE the 4th, mark your calendars. Hot Dogs are available all day, T Shirts tend to go fast! This year, Walmart has donated a 10.5′ paddle board for us…
Kelli Lemley Named Volunteer of the Year!
Congratulations to Newman Lake Fire Auxiliary President Kelli McCollim Bader Lemley for being named Volunteer of the Year by Newman Lake Fire and Rescue. This award is well deserved for all…
Linda Schulz Rivers named Blood Drive Coordinator of the Year!
Linda Schulz Rivers was recognized by the Inland Northwest Blood Center for the blood drives she has coordinated over the years! Actually – at their April 11th event, she was named BLOOD…
NL Shoreline Protection and Honeymoon Bay Septic Study
When: Tuesday, March 20, 2018 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Where: Newman Lake Fire Station, 9324 N Starr Road, Newman Lake, WA 99025 AGENDA 6:00 p.m. – 6:10 p.m. Introductions Welcome &…
NL Clean Up Day – April 21st 8am-1pm
Clean Up Day Sponsored by NLPOA The Annual Newman Lake Clean Up Day is Saturday, April 21 from 8 a.m. until approximately noon. Come to the old fire station (on West Newman Lake Drive just…
NL History Night 3.14.18 6:30pm
You’re invited to the first (hopefully) annual Newman Lake History Night on Wednesday, March 14 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Newman Lake Tri Community Grange, 25025 Heather Lane, just north of…
McKenzie Conservation Area Work Days
In March and April work will resume on the new trail in the additional acreage of the McKenzie Conservation Area at Newman Lake. We will be fortunate to have help from the Spokane…
NLPOA endorses the “Fair & Equitable Assessment” Petition
November 11, 2016 – At the most recent Newman Lake Property Owners Association Board Meeting the board members unanimously endorsed the “Fair and Equitable Assessment” Petition. Below is a…
Newman Like Fire & Rescue Open House
Open House is Saturday, October 14th, 10am – 3pm, corner of Starr and Moffat. There will be lots to do and learn: Hands Only CPR training Auto extraction demo Chili cook-off Jr Firefighter…