Jan 16, 2020 HEADLINES – Northern Kittitas County Tribune
FRONT PAGE NEWS: G-FORCE: Newsmakers of The Year 2019 – (photos) Kittitas County seeks...
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Alerts and InformationBurn ban expires Tuesday 12/10/19 for Kittitas, and other counties
UPDATE 12-9-19 7:45 pm: Burn ban expires for Kittitas, Chelan, Douglas, Klickitat and Okanogan counties UNION GAP – A Stage 1 burn ban in Kittitas, Chelan, Douglas, Klickitat counties and the Methow Valley in Okanogan...
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Dec. 12, 2019 HEADLINES – Northern Kittitas County Tribune
FRONT PAGE NEWS: The Spirit of Christmas in Cle Elum- (photo) After completing restoration of the...
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News from around Washington StateRoofer faces felony charge in disability scam
TACOMA — A Federal Way man faces a felony theft charge after state investigators caught him working on a roof, despite the fact he was getting workers’ comp payments and claiming he was too injured to work. José Guadalupe...
Washington Healthplanfinder urges customers to act fast for Jan. 1 coverage
OLYMPIA – The Washington Health Benefit Exchange (Exchange) is warning customers without 2020 coverage that Sunday, Dec. 15 at 11:59 p.m. is the deadline to sign up for health and dental plans through Washington Healthplanfinder...
Read MoreState leaders warn congressional delegation of pending health care lawsuit
WASHINGTON – With the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals set to rule any day on the lawsuit, Texas vs. Azar, the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is in grave peril again. If the Fifth Circuit upholds the lower...
Read MoreWorkers’ comp insurance prices dropping again in Washington
WASHINGTON — For the third year in a row, the price of workers’ compensation insurance is dropping in Washington. The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) announced a 0.8% decrease in the average amount employers will...
Read MoreKittitas County residents advised to prepare for flood season
KITTITAS – The Board of County Commissioners and Kittitas County Flood Control Zone District urge all county residents to be prepared for the upcoming flood season. Recently Kittitas County and City of Ellensburg crews...
Read MoreThe Orion Nebula: Window Into a Stellar Nursery
by David Prosper NATIONAL – Winter begins in December for observers in the Northern Hemisphere, bringing cold nights and the return of one of the most famous constellations to our early evening skies: Orion the Hunter!...
Read MoreState Bolsters its Defense Against Urban Forest Pests with New Guidelines
OLYMPIA – Pests looking to make their homes in Washington’s urban forests may now face a stronger defense, thanks to a new resource released recently by the state’s Invasive Species Council. The Washington State Urban Forest...
Read MoreNew data shows Washington’s carbon emissions cooling
OLYMPIA – New data on greenhouse gas emissions in Washington shows signs of progress in the state’s efforts to cut the carbon pollution that is driving climate change. According to the latest data from the Washington Department...
Read MoreEducational presentation in Ellensburg “The Environment and Modern Agriculture”
ELLENSBURG – On Tuesday, December 10, at 7:00 p.m., there will be a talk on “The Environment and Modern Agriculture” at the First Methodist Church located on 210 North Ruby Street, in Ellensburg. The talk will explore how...
Read More2019 Upper Kittitas County Holiday Gift & Entertainment Guide – NKC Tribune
Happy Holidays Upper County! Enjoy free access to our guide to everything holiday related, from entertainment schedules to local gift ideas. [flipbook id=”1″]
Read MoreSuccession planning workshop for landowners in central Washington
KITTITAS COUNTY – Are you a farmer, rancher, or forest landowner concerned about the smooth transition of your family’s land to the next owner? Washington State University Extension is offering the award-winning “Ties to...
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