Lecture to tie Old Thorp with modern Ellensburg

  • By DAILY RECORD STAFF

Gerald Newman will present a lecture titled, ”Value Added: New Light on Old Thorp and Modern Ellensburg,” at Hal Holmes Center at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, at Hal Holmes Community Center.

Kittitas County jury trials suspended due to COVID

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Jury trials have been suspended for all Kittitas County courts — Superior Court, Lower District Court, Upper District Court, Cle Elum Municipal Court and Roslyn Municipal Court — according to a news release from Kittitas County.

Burn ban extended to Snoqualmie Pass

  • By STAFF REPORT

The Kittitas County burn ban will be modified to include Snoqualmie Pass (Fire District 51). All outdoor burning, including recreational campfires is now prohibited.

VFW service officer at Post 683 on June 16

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A VFW service officer will be on-site at Post 683, 106 S. Main St. in Kittitas, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 16, according to a news release from the VFW Post.

Race Unity Day event set for Sunday

  • By DAILY RECORD STAFF

A Race Unity Day celebration, organized by the Interfaith Alliance of Ellensburg, will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday at Unity Park in downtown Ellensburg.

Meet master gardeners at clinic and market

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People can meet the latest additions to the Kittitas County Master Gardeners program at the monthly master gardeners booth at the Ellensburg Farmers Market and on Tuesdays at the plant and insect diagnostic clinic.

VFW service officer onsite in Kittitas on May 19

  • By DAILY RECORD STAFF

A Veterans of Foreign Wars service officer available at Ellensburg Rodeo Post 683 in Kittitas, 106 S. Main Street in Kittitas from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 19, according to a news release from the VFW.

Queens of Spades plant sale in May 15

Queens of Spades plant sale in May 15

  • By DAILY RECORD STAFF

The annual Queens of Spades plant sale is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 15 at Ninth Avenue and Maple Street (north side of Kittitas County Fairgrounds).

Group to focus on navigating digital information

Group to focus on navigating digital information

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Community members are invited to join a new online discussion group on navigating digital information, according to a news release from the League of Women Voters of Kittitas County.

AARP Tax Aide program starts on March 3

Free tax preparation is once again available to Kittitas County residents through the AARP Tax Aide program, according to a news release from program organizers.

Limited services available at the health department through end of December

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Limited services will be available at the Kittitas County Public Health Department while staff is assisting with COVID-19 vaccine administration, according to a news release. All front desk, clinic staff, and some environmental health staff will be participating in vaccine distribution for t…

Local author hosting virtual book launch Dec. 10

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Ellensburg resident Crystal Church with Dreamweaver Consulting is hosting a book launch for her new title “The Evolution of Dreamweaver: 7 Steps to Delivering on Your Dreams,” according to a news release.

Kittitas County's ballot return over 56%

  • By DAILY RECORD STAFF

Kittitas County’s Nov. 3 general election ballot returns climbed by nearly 1,000 votes on Wednesday, according to the Kittitas County Auditor’s website.

Voter registration forum set for Tuesday

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In celebration of National Voter Registration Day, a virtual Voter Registration Forum will be held at 6 p.m., Tuesday, according to a news release from the League of Women Voters of Kittitas County.

Kittitas County at 22 active COVID-19 cases

  • By DAILY RECORD STAFF

Kittitas County currently has 22 active COVID-19 cases, according to the information posted on the Kittitas County Community Impact Dashboard as of 11:30 a.m., Sept. 14.

CWU SURC open to only students, staff

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To help mitigate number of contacts during fall quarter, the Student Union and Recreation Center (SURC) on the Central Washington University campus is closed to the public, according to a news release from CWU.

Thorp Community Day event cancelled

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Thorp Community Day, scheduled for Oct. 2 and 3, has been cancelled due to COVID-19 related restrictions, according to a news release from event organizers.

VFW Service Office on site Wednesday in Kittitas

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A VFW Service Officer will be available at Ellensburg Rodeo Post 683, 106 S. Main St. in Kittitas from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 16, to assist veterans in need of assistance for filing military-related claims, according to a news release from the post.

CWU professor says $2 million grant will help improve K-12 STEM education

CWU professor says $2 million grant will help improve K-12 STEM education

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Central Washington University received a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to help ensure university graduates are fully prepared to lead science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in any K-12 setting, according to a news release.

Individual airlifted to Seattle hospital after fall in Yakima River canyon

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Members of the Kittitas County Sherriff’s Office and the Bureau of Land Management responded Sunday to a report of an adult male who had jumped off the “Smiley Face” cliff along state Route 821 in the Yakima River canyon. The individual who jumped sustained serious injuries, according to a K…

Donor offer CWU student loan debt relief award

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For the second year in a row, the Central Washington University Foundation has received a commitment to provide student loan debt relief to a 2018 graduate pursuing a career in education within Kittitas County, according to a news release from CWU.

No newspaper on the Fourth of July

The Daily Record does not publish on the Fourth of July (Saturday). The front office will not be staffed on Friday (July 3) to allow employees to enjoy the holiday weekend with their families.

Retirement card party set for Beth Vogt

  • By DAILY RECORD STAFF

The COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions have put a crimp in traditional retirement parties, but Beth Vogt’s friends, coworkers and former students still have a chance to wish her the best.

CWU provides poetry in a different forum

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In place of its traditional offering, Here’s a Poem I Like, Central Washington University Libraries has created a YouTube channel featuring campus and community members reciting a favorite poem.

Local utility wins award for excellence

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The city of Ellensburg’s Natural Gas Utility was presented the American Public Gas Association’s (APGA) System Operational Achievement Recognition or SOAR award for excellence in operating its natural gas utility, according to a news release.

Candidate filing gets underway

  • DAILY RECORD STAFF

In the first day of filings for the fall general election, the following candidates filed for offices in Kittitas County:

The Nature Conservancy hosting virtual seminars in May for birding enthusiasts

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The Nature Conservancy is hosting a series of virtual seminars and presentations that are of interest to Central Washington nature enthusiasts, according to a news release. The Birds of May series includes topics that pertain to Kittitas County and other regions in the Northwest.