League of Women Voters hosting virtual session on evaluating social media FOR THE DAILY RECORD Jan 5, 2021 The League of Women Voters of Kittitas County will present a virtual program titled “Becoming a Savvy Digital Media Consumer (and Producer)” at 6:30 p.m., Jan. 13.
Limited services available at the health department through end of December For the DAILY RECORD Dec 22, 2020 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 By STAFF REPORT Dec 5, 2020 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 Superior Court trials temporarily suspended By STAFF REPORT Dec 4, 2020 Kittitas County Superior Court trials will be suspended through Jan. 4, 2021 as a result of the ongoing public health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prestige Care requesting positive holiday messages for residents this season For the DAILY RECORD Nov 28, 2020 Prestige Care is inviting Ellensburg community members of all ages to send positive notes, warm wishes and fun artwork to its residents to spread cheer and uplift spirits, according to a news release.
Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce hosting Christmas in Cle Elum 'Reverse Parade' For the DAILY RECORD Nov 28, 2020 The Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Christmas in Cle Elum “Reverse Parade,” a spin on the traditional holiday event, according to a news release.
FlixBus to resume service from West Side to Ellensburg in January For the DAILY RECORD Nov 25, 2020 The transportation company FlixBus will be resuming a number of temporarily suspended routes in early 2021, including one from the Puget Sound area to Ellensburg, according to a news release.
Chamber of Commerce and county commissioners release funds for Kittitas County Strong Small Business Grant For the DAILY RECORD Nov 24, 2020 The Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce will be opening the Kittitas County Strong Small Business Grant, allowing small businesses to use the awarded funds towards rent or mortgage support, utilities assistance (e.g. gas, power, water, sewer), location cleaning, safety supplies, inventory pu…
Kittitas County courts suspend jury trials until Jan. 4 For the DAILY RECORD Nov 24, 2020 Due to the Nov. 15 restrictions set by Gov. Jay Inslee, several local courts are suspending jury trials until at least Jan. 24, according to a news release.
Kittitas County's ballot return over 56% By DAILY RECORD STAFF Oct 29, 2020 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.
+2 CWU Dining Services has built student engagement during an untraditional fall quarter For the DAILY RECORD Oct 27, 2020 Central Washington University Dining Services has been doing its best to spice things up on campus this fall, presenting two well-attended pop-up events and hosting a virtual cooking demonstration for Hispanic Heritage Month, according to a news release.
Retired General James Mattis to receive honorary degree from CWU By DAILY RECORD STAFF Sep 18, 2020 The Central Washington University Board of Trustees approved an honorary doctorate degree for retired general and former U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis at its special meeting Wednesday.
Voter registration forum set for Tuesday For the DAILY RECORD Sep 18, 2020 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.
Comprehensive Healthcare offering free suicide prevention training For the DAILY RECORD Sep 15, 2020 Comprehensive Healthcare is offering a free, virtual Suicide Awareness For Everyone (SAFE) training from 3:30 to 5 p.m., Sept. 22, according to a news release from the organization.
Kittitas County at 22 active COVID-19 cases By DAILY RECORD STAFF Sep 15, 2020 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 For the DAILY RECORD Sep 14, 2020 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 By DAILY RECORD STAFF Sep 12, 2020 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 By DAILY RECORD STAFF Sep 12, 2020 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.
School district offers youth mental health first aid course For the DAILY RECORD Sep 11, 2020 The Ellensburg School District is offering a free Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) virtual training for the community on Sept. 28, according to a news release from the school district.
Weather report calls for light winds, haze and localized smoke STAFF REPORT Sep 10, 2020 According to a report from the National Weather Service Pendleton office, winds for Thursday are expected to be light, at five to 10-miles per hour from the east-southeast, becoming lighter in the evening.
CWU professor says $2 million grant will help improve K-12 STEM education For the DAILY RECORD Aug 29, 2020 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 STAFF REPORT Aug 27, 2020 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…
Grant Allows Businesses in Kittitas County to Attend ScaleUp Training Series at No Cost For the DAILY RECORD Aug 19, 2020 The popular ScaleUp Training Series is now available to businesses in Kittitas County for free, thanks to a grant from the Washington Department of Commerce and the USDA.
Local economic recovery fund in need of donations to remain viable By STAFF REPORT Aug 6, 2020 A local recovery fund set up to aid Kittitas County residents with daily expenses is at risk of becoming insolvent, according to a press release.
HopeSource hosting online forum to talk about diversity, equity and inclusion For the DAILY RECORD Jul 30, 2020 Every community in the country has been reflecting on racism, what it means, what the right response is, how they feel personally about it and what they can do about it. Kittitas County is no exception.
+2 CWU wine studies offering two new certificate programs this fall For the DAILY RECORD Jul 29, 2020 The Wine Studies program at Central Washington University is continuing to evolve, adding two new certificate programs this fall to meet the changing needs of the state’s wine industry, according to a news release.
Prosecutor's office to roll back in person services to Phase 2 levels Staff report Jul 29, 2020 Due to increased cases of COVID-19, the Kittitas County Prosecutor’s Office is rolling back the level of contact available in Phase 2, according to a news release.
Donor offer CWU student loan debt relief award For the DAILY RECORD Jul 18, 2020 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.
Kittitas County Public Health Department makes changes to COVID-19 dashboard to show cases by municipality By STAFF REPORT Jul 11, 2020 The Kittitas County Community Impact Dashboard has been changed to show cases per municipality.
No newspaper on the Fourth of July Jul 2, 2020 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 Jun 8, 2020 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 For the DAILY RECORD Jun 2, 2020 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 FOR THE DAILY RECORD May 13, 2020 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 May 12, 2020 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 For the DAILY RECORD May 11, 2020 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.
21st-annual Get Intimate with the Shrub-steppe event goes virtual for this season STAFF REPORT May 7, 2020 A local springtime outdoor tradition eagerly awaited by children and parents alike has shifted course this year due to the pandemic.
Kittitas County Assessor resumes revaluation inspections For the DAILY RECORD Apr 20, 2020 Beginning the week, the Kittitas County Assessor’s office has resumed Cycle 2 Annual Revaluation inspections, according to a news release from the Assessor’s Office.
Kittitas County yard waste operation reopens For the DAILY RECORD Apr 20, 2020 Kittitas County Solid Waste has reopened all operations involving the receiving of yard waste and the sale of compost, according to a news release from Kittitas County.
Forestry project to reduce wildfire risk moving ahead during shutdown FOR THE DAILY RECORD Apr 16, 2020 Despite the closure of Nature Conservancy lands during the COVID-19 emergency, some essential forestry work is moving forward on Cle Elum Ridge above the towns of Roslyn and Ronald.
CWU will not reschedule commencement in the fall By DAILY RECORD STAFF Apr 14, 2020 Due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, Central Washington University will not be rescheduling its spring commencement ceremony for the fall, according to a news release.
CWU waiving several student fees for spring quarter By DAILY RECORD STAFF Apr 5, 2020 Central Washington University will be waiving all fees not linked to instruction, student support or legal financial obligations, according to a post on the university’s Facebook page Friday afternoon.
CWU Board of Trustees to discuss COVID-19 impacts For the DAILY RECORD Mar 26, 2020 The Central Washington University Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 1 p.m. March 31 to discuss the impacts to the university due to COVID-19. The meeting will be streamed at media.cwu.edu. Governor Inslee’s “stay-at-home” order will prevent in-person viewing in Barge Hall.
State DNR closes its lands to the public For the DAILY RECORD Mar 26, 2020 OLYMPIA — The state Department of Natural Resources will close all DNR-managed lands to the public on Thursday, according to a news release from the DNR.
State Parks and wildlife areas ordered closed For the DAILY RECORD Mar 25, 2020 The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (Parks) and the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced the temporary closure of all state-managed parks, wildlife areas, and water access areas for at least two weeks starting Wednesday in an announcement release…
County superior court, district court, clerks office closed By For the DAILY RECORD Mar 24, 2020 The Kittitas County Superior Court, Kittitas County Clerk’s Office, and the Lower Kittitas District Court will be closed to public access until further notice as part of the county’s compliance with COVID-19 restrictions, according to a news release from Kittitas County.
Quarter Horse Association offering scholarship DAILY RECORD STAFF Mar 20, 2020 The Eastern Washington Quarter Horse Association is offering a $1,000 college or technical school scholarship for 2020. This scholarship is open to any graduating senior in Kittitas County or a continuing college student (freshman).
CWU names Michelle DenBeste as new provost For the DAILY RECORD Mar 17, 2020 Central Washington University President Jim Gaudino appointed Michelle DenBeste as the Provost/Vice President of Academic and Student Life, according to a news release.
New site director for residency program hired in Ellensburg For the DAILY RECORD Mar 12, 2020 Dr. James Denisar-Green has been hired as as the rural program site director of the Central Washington Family Medicine Residency Program in Ellensburg, according to a news release.
Wood sculptor and painter giving lecture at CWU Thursday For the DAILY RECORD Mar 9, 2020 The Central Washington University Department of Art and Design will feature a lecture by visiting artist Humaira Abid at 4 p.m. Thursday in Room 210 in the Student Union and Recreation Center Theatre, according to a news release.
Board of Health seeking community representative For the DAILY RECORD Feb 27, 2020 The Kittitas County Board of Health is seeking a community representative to fill a vacancy on the Board of Health, according to a news release from Kittitas County.
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