Volunteers feel the Love – front page (photo)

Group pushing for end of County Commissioner system in favor of Council-Manager arrangement – front page/A8

Thorp parents air mediation concerns – front page/A8

2016 Dog Tags required, license your pet today – front page

Cle Elum creates new Fire Dept. Administrator position – front page

REGIONAL:

  • Washington State’s women to men earning ration
  • Continued growth in state’s taxable retail sales
  • State unveils first Alzheimer’s Plan
  • A claims process for LCD buyers overcharged
  • WDFW seeks comments on proposed 2016-17 hunting seasons
  • Conservation Stewardship Program sign-up
  • New rules improve party bus safety
  • WA foundation calls for applicants for 18-month leadership program
  • Tax exemptions
  • Winter fading away (photo)
  • Hospital district approves staffing changes
  • 100th Birthday party slated for old Ronald School
  • Roslyn council greenlights city hall renovation project
  • Rain clouds divide seasons (photo)
  • Minor flooding throughout county
  • Town Council supports keeping targeted section of John Wayne Pioneer Trail open
  • County Building Inspection and Plan Review services closed March 16-18
  • Mitigation opportunities for farmers and ranchers
  • CWU president supports bill for helping students finish degrees (photo)
  • Public hearing slated for WA State Horse Park development agreement
  • Cle Elum’s USFS District Ranger settling into new job (photo)
  • How does WA nominate a U.S. President?

VOICES:

  • Frankly Speaking – National food ‘day-zed’ … and confused
  • Veterans helping veterans to breach the ‘walls of incompetence’ (photo)
  • Letters: A piece of Roslyn black history closes its doors (Joyce Craven)

COMMUNITY:

  • Oyez Roslyn! speaker series will wrap up season with an artist, violinist and biologist (photos)
  • Celebrate Red Cross Month by giving blood in March
  • Haven’t had your fill of Valentine’s Day love stories?
  • Grange scholarship fundraiser and pasta feed this weekend (photo)
  • What kind of mysteries could you get into with Scooby? (photo)
  • Life at Snoqualmie Pass described in one word: SNOW (photos)
  • Eagles Sweetheart Ball: Windham, Bass, Plantz named 2016 Volunteers (photos)
  • Woodrow to talk about wolverines tonight
  • Sweet treats at Tea (photo)
  • CWU Students host Veterans Week

OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES:

  • Byron Charles Weber
  • Richard Ben Slightam / Carmen Lynn Lang
  • Anthony “Tony” Minerich
  • Robert L. Giaudrone

SPORTS & SCHOOL:

  • Jack Moen takes second at regionals, locks up favorable bracket for state tournament (photo)
  • Community Dodgeball Tournament to have no shortage of excitement
  • Warriors receive SCAC West All-League honors
  • Bobcat girls cap season play with a win (photos)
  • Smith sinks Eleventh Hour jumper to win season closer on Easton hardwood (photos)
  • Auction to benefit Thorp School ASB and FBLA set for March 3
  • ‘Because Art Matters’ gives kids unique look into art through focus on history and hands-on work (photo)
  • Easton Class of 2016 = one graduating senior (photo)
  • Returning to school and over age 50?
  • Gray Wolves receive 50 new books through state grant (photo)
  • Noah, the basketball coach with no heart (photo)
  • Cle Elum-Roslyn High School Honor Roll
  • Walter Strom Middle School Honor Roll
  • Bowling and pool league reports
  • Athlete of the Week: Jack Moen, Cle Elum-Roslyn High School
  • Student of the Week: Ian Wyborski, Cle Elum-Roslyn High School

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