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Local brewery joins collaboration to raise funds for communities affected by California wildfire

Dec 15, 2018

When tragedy struck our neighbors to the south, a local brewery stepped up and is taking part in a fundraising effort that is unparalleled in scope.

Cattlewomen and men bring beef to the table with Second Harvest

Dec 14, 2018

People wearing cowboy boots and cowboy hats circled Second Harvest’s food truck to pass out food to families during the annual Second Harvest and beef distribution at the Washington Cattlemen's Association office in Ellensburg.

Lake Easton to take part in First Day Hike

Dec 13, 2018

The public can start the new year off with a First Day Hike on Tuesday, Jan. 1, at nearly 40 state parks across Washington, according to a news release from Washington State Parks.

Kittitas County hires new Public Health Administrator

Dec 13, 2018

Tristen Lamb has been hired as the new Public Health Administrator for Kittitas County, according to a news release from there Kittitas County Board of Commissioners.

Second Harvest Food Bank offers chance to stock up for the Holidays

Dec 12, 2018

Snow or shine, Second Harvest Food Bank will be handing out food from noon to 2 p.m., Thursday at the Washington Cattleman’s Association parking lot on 1301 W. Dolarway Road., Ellensburg.

Jerrol's to host 8 authors for book signing

Dec 12, 2018

Eight local authors will be at Jerrol’s to sign copies of their books from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday, according to a news release from the business.

Sports

Prep roundup: Kittitas boys leave Mabton victorious

Cle Elum-Roslyn girls fall to La Salle

James Moore declares for 2019 NFL Draft

James Moore’s path did not start as one that traditionally leads to a career in the NFL.

Pana sisters playing together for one last time

It wasn’t long before Aliyah Pana to decide she wanted to move away from Ocean County Colleg…

Jake Pratt pockets payday at NFR

Every go-round at the National Finals Rodeo has a story and Ellensburg’s Jake Pratt added an…

Thursday sports briefs: Ellensburg basketball wins on road

Ellensburg basketball sweeps Ephrata on the road

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Nation of Mike: Season best seen from distance

I knew it was going to be hard to top last year’s Christmas decorations.

Thumbs: Up to rescuers

Thumbs up to rescuers

Letter: Appreciated Huckabay's column on Joe Meuchel

Appreciated Huckabay’s column on Joe Meuchel

Business

Instrument repair shop opens in Ellensburg

A career in music can take a person to grand music halls, small intimate clubs, orchestra pits and sound studios — as well as to a work bench in a second-floor office in a historic downtown Ellensburg building.

Multiple building projects in works heading into winter

It’s the tween season as fall turns the winter, cool turns to cold, and rain turns to snow.

Former Downtown Pharmacy pharmacists to open own business

The closure of Downtown Pharmacy in October took away the valued tradition of a small-town i…

WeekendLife

Lessons and Carols celebrates 30th year in Ellensburg

The holiday season is filled with traditions, and one of Ellensburg’s is turning 30 this year.

Review: A beautifully balanced 'Annie' at 5th Avenue Theatre

SEATTLE — Life can occasionally spin wonderfully full-circle. “Annie” was the first show I e…

First Friday Art Walk set for this week

The First Friday Art Walk feature art at locations throughout downtown Ellensburg.

Rodeo

Jake Pratt moves up in rankings at NFR

It wasn’t a vastly different result, but the result did end in a paycheck for Ellensburg’s Jake Pratt. And while they come out of the same set of chutes, it wasn’t a similar outcome for Ellensburg’s Minor brothers as the duo suffered their third straight no-time.

Three more to go at the NFR

The good thing for Jake Pratt is the fact that he moved up a place in the average. The bad t…

Under the Hat: Storylines abound at NFR

I don’t envy the person who’s in charge of picking the best story line thus far at the Natio…

Minor brothers on a roll at NFR

After a rocky start to open the National Finals Rodeo, Ellensburg’s Minor brothers have bounced back in a big way, winning three straight checks, including Monday night’s 3.9-second run for second place during day five of the 10-day NFR in Las Vegas.

Minor brothers, Jake Pratt back on track at NFR in Vegas

After hiccups in the second round for the team of Riley and Brady Minor, as well as fellow E…

Upper County

Cle Elum passes 2019 budget, includes big raise for Mayor McGowan

The Cle Elum City Council unanimously approved the 2019 budget after a public hearing during its meeting Tuesday night, but not without contentious discussions about the increases in salaries for city staff and mayor Jay McGowan.

Cle Elum approves increase in consolidated lodging tax contributions

The Cle Elum City Council voted 5-1 Tuesday night to increase its contribution to the consol…

Cle Elum commits $20K to Upper County commuter bus

The Cle Elum City Council voted to commit $20,000 of 2019’s budget to a two-year pilot proje…

Outdoors

Playing Outside — Dec. 12, 2018

Saturday

Inside the Outdoors: So long, Joe Meuchal

Several dozen of us gathered Saturday afternoon to remember our friend Joe Meuchal (as in “M…

Now playing: This week outdoors

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Tree Lighting

Prosser vs. Ellensburg boys basketball

Cascade High School vs. Cle Elum Roslyn boys basketball

Photos of the week Nov. 17 - Nov. 30

Farmers Market

CWU celebrates annual Friendsgiving event

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Rodeo City Rollergirls win 206-96 at home

The Rodeo City Rollergirls took a 206-96 win over the Marysville Aftershocks Roller Rebels on Sunday at Ellensburg High School in their first home bout of their ninth season.

Pause for Paws: George and Ringo want to be home for the holidays

George and Ringo are two big, gentle, smart and curious, bonded brothers who had been having…

Dec. 4-11 Births

Dec. 6

Volunteer opportunities — Dec. 11, 2018

County organizations and nonprofits may add their openings by contacting RSVP and Volunteer …

Library Bookends — Dec. 11

Library hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 …

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