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Snoqualmie Tunnel opened after two-year closure: A full page plus of speech quips, photos and history on the life of the tunnel from it’s inception in 1908 to today.  Front page and page B6

$67.5 million for recreation, conservation and farming: 35 of Washington’s 39 counties benefit; what Cle Elum Ranger District and other entities plan to do with our portion takes up another full page of this week’s NKC Tribune! Front and page A9

‘Thirty Mile Fire’ Memorial scheduled 8pm Sunday: Ceremonies planned in Winthrop and Roslyn to commemorate those lost in the fire, including four of Cle Elum’s own. Front page.

Makin’ a big Splash on the beer train, Saturday at the Depot: 4th annual Brewfest is ready to roar with 19 brewers, a couple of wines, a couple of hard ciders, five food vendors, games, souvenirs and a lot of music. More details on this week’s front page.

Frankly Speaking: on Hobo Stew – from the radiator to the fire.

A new roof before winter for Cle Elum’s Telephone Museum: From individual ‘in remembrance of’ donations to corporate community support donations, a year of fundraising has proved successful. Page B1

Pioneer Days events highlight 4th of July Celebration: Full page of nothing but photos and captions of the fireworks, the Queen’s Tea, the parade and various competitions. Page B7

OTHER HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK’S NKC TRIBUNE

  • Run to Roslyn revs up Saturday
  • Burn ban on all DNR-protected lands
  • New county jailhouse pod by July 2012
  • Pork-in-the-Pines giant banner stolen off side of trailer: reward offered
  • Off the shelf fireworks injure bystanders
  • Kayaker drowns at Lake Cle Elum
  • New Snoqualmie Pass Firehouse opens July 16
  • Cle Elum wins $5K grant for historic plaques
  • Fresh Air Artists Festival back for the third year
  • Rotary president Kim Headrick passes baton

Five big sporting events in July: details on page A5

  • Washington State Babe Ruth Softball Tournament
  • Annual Life Support Golf Classic Invitational
  • Second Annual Mark Randleman Golf Tournament
  • Dollars for Scholars Gold Tournament