October 14, 2021 HEADLINES – Northern Kittitas County Tribune
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Take note:For Kittitas County and the City of Ellensburg, the WM team is always working for a sustainable tomorrow. How does this benefit our community? It’s all in the WM 2021 Sustainability Report - published today! sustainability.wm.com.![]()
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To learn more about the upcoming election, you can visit the link below, go to Kittitas County's official voter guide at www.co.kittitas.wa.us/uploads/auditor/elections/voters-pamphlet//Kittitas%20Voter%20Guide%202021%... and/or see the candidate profiles and forum coverage in the NKC Tribune.
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Sealed bids for a Snow Removal Contract will be received by Snoqualmie Pass Fire & Rescue up to but not later than 5:00 PM, Monday, November 8, 2021 at Snoqualmie Pass Fire & Rescue Station 46 located at 1211 State Route 906, Snoqualmie Pass WA. 98068, at which time they shall be publicly opened and recorded. ![]()
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Interested bidders may obtain bid documents from Fire Chief Jay Wiseman, Please set up an appointment by calling Chief Wiseman’s cell or by email. 425-761-0781 or jwiseman@spfire.org. ![]()
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Snoqualmie Pass Fire & Rescue reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive minor irregularities in the bidding process, and to accept the bid deemed best for the District.![]()
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TAKE NOTE (10/8/21):EXTENSIVE RECREATION CLOSURES: Due prescribed fire planned for Friday Oct. 8th some recreation areas on the Roslyn Ridge will be closed to all access. The following trails are impacted by the closure:![]()
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Lower Ewok (Note you may travel the road from alaska to upper Ewok)![]()
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Maine Ridge Road - Closed East of top of Ewok. ![]()
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If fire proceeds the closure will remain in effect at least through the weekend . Fire damaged trees may fall at any time - Obey Closures.
Joint meeting of the KC Fire Districts 7 and 2 boards at KVFR headquarters![]()
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Thursday, Oct. 7, at 7 pm, District 7 and KVFR have committed to starting the process with a joint meeting of the boards at KVFR headquarters, located at Station 29, 400 East Mountain View Avenue in Ellensburg. The meeting is open to the public and there will be an opportunity to attend the meeting virtually, too.![]()
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Following this initial meeting will be a series of meetings within both fire districts to inform their respective citizens.![]()
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If people have questions, ask them at these meetings or by contacting Chief John Sinclair with a call to 509-856-7714 or e-mail sinclairj@kvfr.org![]()
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See details about the Regional Fire Authority in the Tribune article posted here:
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Two local fire districts take first step toward a Regional Fire Authority Oct 1, 2021 CLE ELUM – Kittitas County Fire District-7 is working toward the creation of a Regional Fire Authority which off...
UPDATE 10-10-21:Emergency bridge deck repairs on eastbound I-90 near Cle Elum to cause delays for drivers next week (10/12-10/14) - Drivers traveling on Interstate 90 next week need to plan for delays due to emergency work to repair a bridge deck near Cle Elum.![]()
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The Washington State Department of Transportation and contractor crews will need to have a 24-hour eastbound single lane closure between mileposts 79 and 81. This closure will go into effect at 4 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12 until 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 14.![]()
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UPDATE 10-04-21: The emergency bridge deck work schedule this week on eastbound I-90 near Cle Elum has been postponed until further notice. (Attempted to post this earlier, but Facebook was experiencing a major nationwide outage.)![]()
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Emergency bridge deck repairs on eastbound I-90 near Cle Elum to cause delays for drivers next week![]()
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CLE ELUM – OCT. 1, 2021 - Drivers traveling on Interstate 90 next week need to plan for delays due to emergency work to repair a bridge deck near Cle Elum.![]()
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The Washington State Department of Transportation and contractor will need to have a 24-hour lane closure in the eastbound lane between mileposts 79 and 81. This closure will go into effect at 7 a.m. Monday morning, Oct. 4 until 9 a.m. Thursday morning, Oct. 7.
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Six-Year Transportation Plan OPEN HOUSE![]()
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Kittitas County Public Works Department has assembled a Six-Year Transportation Plan for 2022-2027. This plan also includes the 2022 Annual Construction Program. These capital improvement projects utilize local funds as well as grant funds to complete a variety of projects such as replacing failing culverts to reduce flood issues, installation of guardrail to reduce run-off road collisions, various safety improvements, roadway rehabilitation and maintenance, and bridge repairs. The presenting document includes a vicinity map of projects, financial breakdowns, and project descriptions.![]()
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Two open houses will be held this year for the public to review and make comments or suggestions of proposed road and bridge projects for the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan.![]()
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September 28, 2021, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Putnam Centennial Center, 719 East 3rd St., Cle Elum![]()
September 29, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Public Works Department Conference Room, 411 N. Ruby St., Suite 1, Ellensburg![]()
Plan document for review and a comment form are available on the Public Works website.![]()
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Please review drafts and provide comments by September 29, 2021.![]()
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Kittitas County Public Works Department has assembled a Six-Year Transportation Plan for 2022-2027. This plan also includes the 2022 Annual Construction Program. These capital improvement projects uti...
TAKE NOTE (9/22/21):Today, approx 6-8pm at Station 63 (entrance to Driftwood Acres) will be a large structure fire training with Roslyn Fire. You’ll see trucks! Lights! Flowing water! Fake smoke! Hear some controlled yelling! It’ll be a blast for us; might make you nervous, but we assure you, its all necessary training as we move from wildland season into structure fires. We ask that you don’t stop, don’t engage with crews as we’ll be busy training. #traininganddevelopment
Virtual fundraiser for local youth program.
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TAKE NOTE (message from RRC Heritage Club): LAST CALL to order your historic photo in support of the Roslyn Museum! The deadline to order prints is September 15th. They are on display in the basement at Basecamp Books & Bites or you can order and view them online at rrchc.com/metal-prints/. There is a discount for ordering multiple photos. Proceeds benefit the Roslyn Museum. — at Roslyn Museum
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Historic Regional Photos Imprinted on Metal Jun 24, 2021 RRC Heritage Club teams up with the Roslyn Museum for a fundraiser featuring a selection of the Museum’s historic photo collection imprinted ...
KITTITAS COUNTY FAIR – Share your prize winning fair entry photos with NKC TRIBUNE readers. Upload your high resolution images to tinyurl.com/3j58459a along with name (animal names, too), age, 4-H club (if applicable), category of entry and prize level. Add any notes you like about your entry.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL – Show us your back-to-school pride and send in your first day of school photos to share with NKC TRIBUNE readers. Upload your high resolution images to tinyurl.com/3j58459a along with student name(s), ages, school designation, grade and who took the photo.
A GOOD REMINDER:Our students are going back to school! As you see buses on the road again, make sure you know when you are required to stop. We all have a role in keeping our students and bus drivers safe.
It's opening day for the Kittitas County Fair!It's opening day! Gates open at 10am, and our opening ceremony begins at 12pm. Check out our Entertainment Guide for schedules! We hope to see you at the fair! ![]()
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Another NKC Tribune Sponsorship Program supported local event - check out the 2021 Labor Day Weekend activities in Roslyn this weekend!
Did you see the full bio with photos on the 2021 King Coal John Cernick Jr. in the August 26, 2021 NKC Tribune? (Digital copy here if you want to catch up nkctribune.com/shop/shop/august-26-2021-issue-digital-single-copy-purchase/?utm_source=feedburner... ) Watch his crowning ceremony during Coal Miner Days, this Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in front of the Coal Miner's Memorial in downtown Roslyn, WA.Come watch the crowning of the 2021 King Coal John Cernick Jr.! Sunday Sept. 5th, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Coal Miners' Memorial in downtown Roslyn, WA. Hosted by the RRC Heritage Club.
ALERT: Fire Weather Warning![]()
Issued: 2021-08-29 13:18:00 PDT|Expiring: 2021-08-30 21:00:00 PDT![]()
EAST WASHINGTON NORTHERN COLUMBIA BASIN (ZONE 673)-![]()
EAST WASHINGTON PALOUSE AND SPOKANE AREA (ZONE 674)-![]()
EAST WASHINGTON SOUTH CENTRAL CASCADE VALLEYS (ZONE 676)-![]()
EAST WASHINGTON CENTRAL CASCADE VALLEYS (ZONE 677)-![]()
EAST WASHINGTON CENTRAL CASCADE MOUNTAINS (ZONE 682)-![]()
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CASCADE VALLEYS AND MOUNTAINS EAST OF THE CASCADE CREST...THE ![]()
NORTHERN COLUMBIA BASIN AND THE PALOUSE AND SPOKANE AREAS...![]()
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SPOKANE HAS ISSUED A RED FLAG![]()
WARNING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT![]()
FROM NOON TO 9 PM PDT MONDAY. THE FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS NO LONGER![]()
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COLUMBIA BASIN (ZONE 673), FIRE WEATHER ZONE 674 EAST ![]()
WASHINGTON PALOUSE AND SPOKANE AREA (ZONE 674), FIRE WEATHER ![]()
ZONE 676 EAST WASHINGTON SOUTH CENTRAL CASCADE VALLEYS (ZONE ![]()
676), FIRE WEATHER ZONE 677 EAST WASHINGTON CENTRAL CASCADE ![]()
VALLEYS (ZONE 677) AND FIRE WEATHER ZONE 682 EAST WASHINGTON ![]()
CENTRAL CASCADE MOUNTAINS (ZONE 682).![]()
* WINDS: WEST 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.![]()
* RELATIVE HUMIDITIES: 15 TO 25 PERCENT. IN THE KITTITAS VALLEY,![]()
RELATIVE HUMIDITY 20 TO 30 PERCENT.![]()
* IMPACTS: RAPID FIRE SPREAD WITH ANY NEW OR EXISTING FIRES.![]()
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...![]()
A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS![]()
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STRONG WINDS...LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...AND WARM TEMPERATURES CAN![]()
CONTRIBUTE TO EXTREME FIRE BEHAVIOR
YAKIMA PROJECT “FLIP-FLOP” OPERATIONS UNDERWAY; EXERCISE CAUTION AROUND YAKIMA BASIN RIVERS![]()
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The Bureau of Reclamation will begin its annual “flip-flop” operation in early September to aid in successful spawning and incubation of chinook salmon eggs and to improve winter reservoir storage in the Yakima basin. This means flows out of Keechelus and Cle Elum reservoirs in the upper Yakima River basin will gradually decrease, while flows from Kachess and Rimrock reservoirs will increase. This operation will affect flows in the Tieton and Naches rivers as well as the upper Yakima, Cle Elum, and Kachess rivers in the upper Yakima basin. In other words, flows from these facilities will transition, or “flip-flop.”![]()
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“Reclamation urges those recreating or working along Yakima basin rivers to exercise caution, especially in the Yakima River near Thorp,” said Chuck Garner, Yakima Project River Operations supervisor. “Please avoid areas where spillway water flows into the river, portage around buoys, and stay out of dangerously turbulent flows,” added Garner.![]()
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Yakima project “flip-flop” operations underway; exercise caution around Yakima basin rivers Aug 27, 2021 YAKIMA – The Bureau of Reclamation will begin its annual “flip-flop” operation in ear...Public Service Announcements
Alerts and InformationYakima project “flip-flop” operations underway; exercise caution around Yakima basin rivers
YAKIMA – The Bureau of Reclamation will begin its annual “flip-flop” operation in early September to aid in successful spawning and incubation of chinook salmon eggs and to improve winter reservoir storage in the Yakima basin....
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