May 13, 2021 HEADLINES – Northern Kittitas County Tribune
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VACCINATION MOVES FROM MASS VACCINATION SITES TO COMMUNITY DISTRIBUTION![]()
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KITTITAS- With vaccine supply widely available and open to anyone aged 16 and over, vaccination will change in Kittitas County from the use of mass vaccination sites to community wide distribution via local pharmacies and medical providers. “This has been the goal all along,” states Incident Commander Darren Higashiyama. “The Kittitas County Incident Management Team will start phasing out the mass vaccination site and vaccine will be available throughout our community at pharmacies and doctors’ offices.”![]()
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Currently, Bimart, Compass Direct Healthcare, Fred Meyer, Rite Aid, and Safeway (Ellensburg and Cle Elum) are all listed as vaccine locations in Kittitas County via the Washington State Department of Health’s vaccine locator. As we phase out the mass vaccination site, the KVH COVID clinic will be added to this list. In addition to Kittitas County options, neighboring sites are also available in Yakima, Leavenworth, Wenatchee, and North Bend.![]()
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As the mass vaccination site phases out and other options become available, updates will be provided. The IMT is committed to ensuring access to vaccines, especially Pfizer for our youth ages 16 and 17. The IMT will also provide mass vaccinations in the future, as needed. Please note that the IMT vaccine clinic will still provide secondary doses to individuals who received their primary dose via the IMT site.![]()
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To view locations providing COVID-19 vaccine, please visit the Washington State Department of Health’s website at www.doh.wa.gov. If you have questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and appointments, please call the question line at 509-933-8315. If you have questions about COVID-19 testing, please contact your healthcare provider or the KVH COVID clinic at 509-933-8850. If you have questions about your health, please contact your healthcare provider. If you are having a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the Emergency Department at KVH.![]()
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Vaccination moves from Mass Vaccination Sites to Community Distribution May 6, 2021 KITTITAS- With vaccine supply widely available and open to anyone aged 16 and over, vaccination will change in Kitti...
AUTOGRAPHED copies of local author Steve Rogers' new book in stock! At Tribune Office Supply & Printing (807 W Davis, Cle Elum, by Safeway) or mail order through our online store at kittitasbooks.com/product/tall-tales/![]()
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Tall Tales is a short peek into the sometimes exciting, often funny, and occasionally scary 33 year career of retired Washington Fish and Wildlife Police Officer Steve Rogers. From trapping beaver, raccoons, and cougars to herding elk on snowmobile to catching poachers, there were not many dull moments.![]()
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Dedicated to the memory of Washington State Trooper Steve Houle.
LAST CHANCE to be included in the 2021 EXPLORE Visitor's Guide! Reservation deadline this Friday, April 30 (you have until May 3 to get us the ad copy and images.) Call 509-674-2511 or message us here in Facebook.
Celebrate National Park Week! April 17-25, 2021![]()
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Different theme each day, such as "Park Rx Day" (Fee Free Day) Saturday April 17th, or "Military Monday" for instance. Learn more at www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/national-park-week.htm![]()
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Visit a park in-person, or virtually!![]()
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Find a virtual park at: www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/find-your-virtual-park.htm
National Park Week - NPS Celebrates! (U.S. National Park Service)
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National Park Week highlights the amazing natural and cultural resources of the national parks and the rewarding work we do in cooperation with partners and local communities.
Thorp and Easton residents take note:Residents of Easton & Thorp - have you voted yet? #YourVoteYourVoice #vote #SpecialElection #FireSafety
Sneak Peek at tomorrow's (Mar. 18, 2021) front page of the NKC Tribune. Catch it in print, or download a copy - early access available now at nkctribune.com/shop/shop/apr-01-2021-issue-digital-single-copy-purchase/
I-90 TRAVEL ALERT (3/28/2021):FINAL 9:32 p.m.: Both directions of I-90 have reopened. Please be cautious. Also note that chains are required on I-90 Snoqualmie Pass for all except AWD/4WD (all vehicles are required to at least carry chains). Also, US 2 Stevens Pass has avalanche control scheduled for 4 a.m. Monday, and that usually takes anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours to clear. Here's hoping for a safe, uneventful rest-of-the-night.![]()
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UPDATE 9:22 p.m.: The Keller Ferry on SR 21 has reopened. Our crews are reassessing I-90 and we're hoping to have an update on that shortly.![]()
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UPDATE 6:14 p.m.: The Keller Ferry on SR 21 that crosses the Columbia River is also now closed due to high winds. No estimate for it reopening, and still no estimate for I-90. We'll update again when we know more.![]()
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Both directions of I-90 from mileposts 182 to 222 - east of Moses Lake to Ritzville at the US 395 interchange - are CLOSED due to hazardous conditions, including near-zero visibility due to high winds and flying dust. There is no estimate for when the highway will reopen. We will update here when we know more.
PRESS RELEASE: The Final Prioritized Vaccine Tiers Open Next Week – Make Vaccine Appointments Now![]()
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Kittitas County, WA - 03/24/2021 - The next tiers (Tier 3 and 4 of Phase 1B) open next week, which means people in that eligibility category can schedule themselves now for next week’s appointment times. As of March 31, Washington State opens guidelines for Phase 1B, tier 3 and tier 4 to access COVID-19 vaccine.![]()
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• People with two or more comorbidities or underlying conditions.![]()
• People ages 60 years and older.![]()
• Congregate settings that include restaurants, food service workers, manufacturing, and construction.![]()
• People living in congregate settings, people experiencing homelessness that live in or access services in congregate settings.![]()
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Please note that Tier 3 and 4 can make appointments now, but Phase Finder will not be updated until March 31st to reflect the updated eligibility. ![]()
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Previous prioritized groups can still access the vaccine now including 1A, 1B tier 1, 1B tier 2, in addition to the opened tiers on March 31st. More information about eligibility, specifically congregate settings, can be found at www.doh.wa.gov. “It is expected that by May 1, everyone ages 16 and up who wants a COVID-19 vaccine will be eligible,” states Public Information Officer Kasey Knutson. “We strongly encourage everyone currently eligible in the prioritized guidance sign up for an appointment now. If you are unsure about the COVID-19 vaccine, please contact your local healthcare provider with questions.” ![]()
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If you need additional assistance in accessing appointments, specifically accommodations as a result of a disability, please reach out to Central Washington Disability Resources (CWDR) for help at 509-962-9620. If you are a disabled adult or are over the age of 60 and would like sign-up assistance, please call Aging & Long-Term Care at (509) 925-8765 or (877) 401-2583.![]()
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If you do not have access to help in registering online for an appointment, you can call the vaccine question line at 509-933-8315. To read about COVID-19 vaccine, please visit www.doh.wa.gov or www.cdc.gov. If you have questions about COVID-19 testing, you may contact your healthcare provider or the KVH COVID clinic at 509-933-8850. If you have questions about your health, please contact your healthcare provider. If you are having a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the Emergency Department at KVH. ![]()
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Please remember that announcements like this are brought to you by your hometown news team, and supported by people who buy the Tribune newspaper. We continue to work hard to keep the community - including non-subscribers - up to date on the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation. Thank you to all who make this possible. If you find our coverage helpful, if you haven’t already, please consider joining our supporters by taking out a subscription of your own (nkctribune.com/shop/) or purchasing copies at our office or retailers and vending boxes throughout the county (locations nkctribune.com/newsstands/ ) Specific published issues of the Tribune available: printed copies at our office or sent by mail here nkctribune.com/shop/shop/single-copy-purchase/ or as digital downloads here nkctribune.com/shop/product-category/downloads/
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The Final Prioritized Vaccine Tiers Open Next Week – Make Vaccine Appointments Now Mar 25, 2021 The next tiers (Tier 3 and 4 of Phase 1B) open next week, which means people in that eligibility categ...
LET'S BEE-AWARE:It's that time of year again when queen bumblebees are starting to emerge. We are receiving some reports of people thinking they may be Asian giant hornets. While queen bumblebees can indeed be fairly large, you can easily tell that they are not AGH because they are quite hairy. AGH have very few hairs. #ThatIsNotAnAsianGiantHornet
TRAVEL ADVISORY (3/22/2021):Winter weather advisories are in effect for the Cascade Crest between Coles Corner and Stevens Pass and the Central ID Panhandle Mountains tonight through tomorrow morning. This will result in winter travel conditions during the AM commute. Please plan accordingly.
KEEP AN EYE OUT for Nico:Nico could be in the the Ronald area brought over by a disgruntled neighbor that has a place over here.
Sneak Peek at tomorrow's (Mar. 18, 2021) front page of the NKC Tribune. Catch it in print, or download a copy - early access available now at nkctribune.com/shop/shop/mar-18-2021-issue-digital-single-copy-purchase/
TAKE NOTE (3/16/2021):***TRAFFIC HAZARD/THRALL ROAD SHUT DOWN***![]()
Thrall Road between Dodge Road and Payne Road has been closed due to an accident which took out a power pole. The utility company is on scene and flaggers are diverting all traffic around this portion of Thrall Rd; please drive with caution and watch for recovery activity. Re-opening time is estimated at around 2:00 AM.
PRESS RELEASE: Over 300 vaccine appointments available starting 3/17 - Sign up now![]()
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Kittitas County has over 300 appointments open for the COVID-19 vaccine clinic tomorrow (Wednesday, March 17, 2021). Once Wednesday is full for appointments, Thursday and Friday availability will be open as well. That means we have well over 300 appointment slots available. Find out if you are eligible and make an appointment or join the waiting list at www.co.kittitas.wa.us/health/![]()
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This week Kittitas County will begin vaccinating Phase 1B, Tier 2 per Washington State. If you are eligible for 1A, or 1B Tier 1 and 2, you can make an appointment now. ![]()
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PhaseFinder will be updated on March 17th to reflect the opening of 1B, Tier 2. People can make appointments now and print PhaseFinder confirmations tomorrow after it has been updated.![]()
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If you need additional assistance in accessing appointments, specifically accommodations as a result of a disability, please reach out to Central Washington Disability Resources (CWDR) for help at 509-962-9620. If you are a disabled adult or are over the age of 60 and would like sign-up assistance, please call Aging & Long-Term Care at (509) 925-8765 or (877) 401-2583. If you do not have access to help and you are not over 60 or have a disability, you can also call the vaccine question line at 509-933-8315.![]()
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To read about COVID-19 vaccine, please visit www.doh.wa.gov or www.cdc.gov. If you have questions about COVID-19 testing, you may contact your healthcare provider or the KVH COVID clinic at 509-933-8850. If you have questions about your health, please contact your healthcare provider. If you are having a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the Emergency Department at KVH. ![]()
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Over 300 vaccine appointments available starting 3/17 – Sign up now Mar 16, 2021 Kittitas County has over 300 appointments open for the COVID-19 vaccine clinic tomorrow (Wednesday, March 17, 2021). ...Public Service Announcements
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