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HEADLINES – JANUARY 26, 2011 – READ IT IN PRINT!
WHERE’S THE NEWS? IT’S IN OUR PRINTED NEWSPAPER ON STANDS, IN STORES AND AT THE NKC TRIBUNE NEWSPAPER & OFFICE SUPPLY STORE IN DAVIS MALL (BEHIND SAFEWAY) – NEW EVERY THURSDAY!
County officials brief flood victims: Where to go for information on flood damage reporting and recovery options? That information and more on the front page of this week’s NKC Tribune.
Are you eligible for property assessment reduction for loss? Victim of recent flooding? Pg A10
“IT HAD TO BE YOU” CER band members musically serenade school board members: Board members also attempt solving middle school math, with some help from middle school student volunteers. These and other more business related issues reported on the front page.
Hinkle discusses proposed Water Commission: Representative Bill Hinkle submits to a question and answer conversation to present what he hopes to accomplish with the new bill he has proposed regarding our current water issues. Front page and pg A7.
KVCH signs contract with Virginia Mason: Read how this contract brings KVCH to a level ll care facility for stroke victims. Pg A8
South Cle Elum: The town that almost wasn’t: a look at 1911, pg A10
CHAMBER CONNECTIONS:
- Bagna Caulda Festival
- Legislative Day and Lobby Day. Feb 3-4
- Now seeking organizers for Fourth of July Street Fair
- After Hours with Roslyn Sunday Market
- Feathernester Auction Dinner Tickets
- Pioneer Days July 2-4
OTHER HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK’S NKC TRIBUNE:
- Park & Recreation District 1 not giving up hope in 2011
- “Frankly Speaking” column: “Brrrr…it’s cold! Time for Beef Stew”, with executive chef Frank Schuchman
- Get your pet licensed today
- Nelson assumes contracted role in City Planning Dept.
- Ellensburg suspects arrested in Oregon
- A stellar year for ARRF: program helps more than 363 animals in 2010
- Eagles Club to remain open
- County mailing out 42,473 property tax statements
SCHOOL & SPORTS:
- Former CERHS student & athlete star graduates Marine boot camp
- Academic Student of the Week: Michael Anderson
- Athlete of the Week: Tashia Mosley
- CERHS inducts National Honor Society students
- Parental input sought for Easton School’s academic improvement plan
HEADLINES – JANUARY 20, 2011 – READ IT IN PRINT
WHERE’S THE NEWS? IT’S IN OUR PRINTED NEWSPAPER ON STANDS, IN STORES AND AT THE NKC TRIBUNE NEWSPAPER & OFFICE SUPPLY STORE IN DAVIS PLAZA (BEHIND SAFEWAY) – NEW EVERY THURSDAY!
Rainy weather triggers flashback to January 2009: 30 flooding incidents reported in Kittitas County, photo and coverage of the situation on the front page and A6.
Cle Elum Eagles struggle to keep doors open now: What’s it going to take to keep this 100 yr old presence open in our community? Find out, it’s on the front page and A7.
Thorp School Board discusses local impact of education budget proposals: a close-up look at the impact Gregoire’s proposed (education) budget would have on Thorp’s School’s future operation. Front page & A5
Underage drinking, identity theft and fraud top blotter: check out the story on the Utah fugitive found living in South Cle Elum… pg A6
The cost of putting more cops on the street: Proposition 2 wrap-up. In early January the NKC Tribune talked with officials at the county seat, Ellensburg, the city of Kittitas, South Cle Elum, Cle Elum and Roslyn to find out what these revenues have done for county and municipal law enforcement agencies. Pg A7
A new buzz for Four Loko: You can’t drink and drive but your vehicle can. Pg A8
OTHER HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK’S NKC TRIBUNE:
- Houle grabs first Upper County McDonald’s hamburger
- Hinkle sponsors bill to create State Water Commission
SCHOOL & SPORTS:
- Three Kittitas County students receive national FFA degree
- Academic Student of the Week: Kenan Eveaert
- Athlete of the Week: Kourtney Clark
- Coach of the year: Tony Kretschman
- Warriors (boys varsity basketball) aren’t giving up
- Fourth Place & holding: CERHS girls (basketball) get back on their feet for homestretch to districts
HEADLINES – JANUARY 13, 2011 – READ IT IN PRINT!
WHERE’S THE NEWS? IT’S IN OUR PRINTED NEWSPAPER ON STANDS, IN STORES AND AT THE NKC TRIBUNE NEWSPAPER AND OFFICE SUPPLY STORE IN DAVIS PLAZA (BEHIND SAFEWAY) – NEW EVERY THURSDAY!
One more hurdle for Solar Reserve?: Following the Oct. 6 approval yet another appeal was filed within the 30 day review period. Stay current with this article on the front page and A5.
I-90 construction project faces juggling act with funding in 2011: photo of proposed wildlife crossing near Keechelus Dam and an update on the current work. Front page
Cle Elum Improvement Association collects $15K in Hotel-Motel Funds: A look at the Association’s plans to apply for accreditation as a Main Street community, explanation on the Front page and A5
State Patrolman injured in I-90 trailer-truck pileup: More reminders to drive considerate of the conditions. Page A8
Moore and Wilmoth take First Place in Boise snowmobile show: Photo of “9-11,” the winning snowmobile, and the story of its inception on page B1
OTHER HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK’S NKC TRIBUNE
- Telephone Museum ‘roof raising’ gets several major donations
- Standard annual water rate increase in mail this month
- Young Salmon readying for Spring Odyssey
- Golden Arches are raised and ready
- Sunset Cafe’s Christmas Train wins First Prize
- Local blackbelt to write book about years as a bouncer
- Cliff Holmes receives Presidential Award
SCHOOL & SPORTS
- Academic Student of the Week: Sammy Clifton
- Athlete of the Week: Sara Ferguson
- School kids model for charity
- CERHS Girls (basketball) Upset Zillah